• Jean Shepard was one of the first female artists to top the US country charts, making No. 1 with “A Dear John Letter” in 1953 • Enjoyed a lengthy hit-making career with hits through to 1978, as well as a string of albums • 60-track 2-CD set focusing on her first decade comprising most of her Capitol A&B sides in this era • Features all her eight chart entries in these years, including the Top 10 hits “A Dear John Letter”, “Forgive Me, John”, “A Satisfied Mind”, “I Thought Of You” and “Beautiful Lies”. • Substantial cross-section of her output during a key time in her career, showcasing her distinctive style.
