Shirley Collie Nelson

Shirley Collie Nelson
Background information
Also known asShirley Caddell (1955–1958)
Shirley Collie (1959–1963)
Born
Shirley Angelina Simpson

(1931-03-16)March 16, 1931
DiedJanuary 27, 2010(2010-01-27) (aged 78)
Genrescountry, rockabilly
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
Instrumentsvocals, bass, guitar
Years active1945–1995
LabelsABC-Paramount
Columbia
Liberty
Formerly ofWillie Nelson
Warren Smith
Floyd Tillman
Bob Wills
Lefty Frizzell
Clyde Beavers
Spouse
(m. 1963; div. 1971)

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.