Shelby Lynne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shelby Lynne
Background information
Birth name	Shelby Lynn Moorer
Born	(1968-10-22) October 22, 1968 (age 56)
Origin	Quantico, Virginia, United States
Genres	Americana pop rock country rock
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Epic Morgan Creek Mercury Magnatone Curb Island Capitol Lost Highway Everso

Shelby Lynne (born Shelby Lynn Moorer on October 22, 1968) is an American singer and songwriter. She is also the older sister of fellow singer-songwriter Allison Moorer. Shelby Lynne is known for her unique and powerful voice.

She gained a lot of attention with her pop rock album I Am Shelby Lynne in 1999. Even though it was her sixth album, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist for it. In 2008, she released Just a Little Lovin', an album that honored the singer Dusty Springfield. Later, she started her own record label called Everso Records. Through her label, she has released several albums, including Tears, Lies and Alibis, Merry Christmas, and Revelation Road.

Early Life and Musical Roots

Shelby Lynne was born in Quantico, Virginia. She grew up in Jackson, Alabama, and later in Mobile. Music was a big part of her family's life. Her father led a local band, and her mother taught harmony singing. When Shelby and her younger sister, Allison, were children, they sometimes sang with their parents on stage.

Shelby faced a very difficult time in her family when she was a teenager. This experience deeply influenced her music and songwriting later in life.

Shelby Lynne's Music Career

Starting Out in Music

Shelby Lynne first appeared on a country music TV show called Nashville Now in 1987. Soon after, she signed a record deal with Epic Records. Her first song for Epic was a duet with country legend George Jones, called "If I Could Bottle This Up." It became a popular hit in 1988.

She released her first album, Sunrise, in 1989. She followed it with Tough All Over in 1990 and Soft Talk in 1991. During these years, some of her songs appeared on the country music charts. In 1991, she won the ACM's Top New Female Vocalist award, showing her talent was recognized.

However, Shelby wanted more control over her music. She left Epic and signed with a smaller label, Morgan Creek. There, she released Temptation in 1993, which explored Western swing and big band jazz styles. After this label closed, she moved to Magnatone for her 1995 album, Restless, which returned to a more modern country sound.

Finding Her Unique Sound

In 1998, Shelby Lynne moved to Palm Springs, California. She worked with producer Bill Bottrell on her next album, I Am Shelby Lynne. This album was a mix of pop rock and blues, and it was very personal. It was released in the U.K. in 1999 and in the U.S. in 2000. Critics loved it!

At the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2001, Shelby Lynne won the award for Best New Artist. She said in her speech, "Thirteen years and six albums to get here." One of her songs, "Dreamsome," was even featured in the movie Bridget Jones's Diary.

Her next album, Love, Shelby (2001), had a more pop sound. Then, she took a different approach with Identity Crisis (2003). She produced this album herself, recording most of it in her home studio. Critics praised her for this album, calling her a "mature, intense, always engaging artist." Her 2005 album, Suit Yourself, also received good reviews.

Later Career and Independent Music

Lynne performing in 2014

In 2008, Shelby Lynne released Just a Little Lovin', a tribute album to the British singer Dusty Springfield. This album became her highest-charting record, reaching number 41 on the Billboard 200 list. Many people loved the album's simple production and great sound.

After some disagreements with her record label, Shelby decided to start her own label, Everso Records. She wanted the freedom to release more music. Her first album on Everso was Tears, Lies and Alibis (2010). Later that year, she released a holiday album called Merry Christmas. In 2011, she released Revelation Road, where she played all the instruments herself.

On August 18, 2017, Shelby Lynne released a special album with her sister Allison Moorer. It was called Not Dark Yet. This album featured their versions of songs by famous artists like Bob Dylan and Nirvana, plus one new original song.

Other Projects and Acting Roles

Shelby Lynne has also performed the John Lennon song "Mother" at tribute concerts. She has worked with her sister Allison Moorer on several projects, including duets on Allison's live album Show and writing a song for Allison's album Mockingbird. The sisters even went on a "Side by Side" tour together, performing concerts in different cities.

She has also sung duets with other artists like Raul Malo and Live. In 2007, she contributed to an album called Forever Cool, where modern artists sang duets with the late Dean Martin. Shelby sang "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You" with the band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Besides music, Shelby Lynne has tried acting. She played Johnny Cash's mother, Carrie Cash, in the 2005 film Walk the Line. She also appeared in an episode of the TV show Army Wives as a country singer and played herself in an episode of Head Case.

Personal Life

Shelby Lynne prefers to keep her personal life private.

Discography

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

See also

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