Shirley Collie Nelson | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shirley Angelina Simpson |
| Also known as | Shirley Caddell (1955–1958) Shirley Collie (1959–1963) |
| Born | March 16, 1931 Chillicothe, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 2010 (aged 78) Springfield, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | country, rockabilly |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, bass, guitar |
| Years active | 1945–1995 |
| Labels | ABC-Paramount Columbia Liberty |
| Formerly of | Willie Nelson Warren Smith Floyd Tillman Bob Wills Lefty Frizzell Clyde Beavers |
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Shirley Collie Nelson (born Shirley Angelina Simpson; March 16, 1931 – January 27, 2010) was an American country music and rockabilly singer, yodeler, guitarist and songwriter. From 1963 to 1971, she was the second wife of country star Willie Nelson.