First released in 1948, “Tennessee Waltz” was penned two years prior, when Redd Stewart wrote the lyrics and Pee Wee King wrote the music.King was the first artist to lend his voice to it, but two more years would pass before it would gain any major traction.The song’s popularity soared in 1950 after Patti Page took the song to number one on the Many more versions of “Tennessee Waltz” followed, with everyone from Sam Cooke, to Otis Redding, to Leonard Cohen recording it.
Her name and her legacy will forever be intertwined with that of the “Tennessee Waltz.” But her rendition is one you’ve likely never heard, since that album wasn’t extremely popular. The song was shipped to many other countries, including Canada, the UK, and even Japan.Another artist to lend her voice to this long-loved country classic was the late Even though she was near the end of her life at the time, Shepard’s voice was still just as brilliant as ever. Her talent was shining through every note, as she poured her heart into the song that country fans have loved for years.You’re sure to be enchanted by Shepard’s performance when you watch it in the video below. The Version You Knew Nothing About… Another artist to lend her voice to this long-loved country classic was the late Jean Shepard. Released in 2003. The country icon included the song on her 2003 album, appropriately titled The Tennessee Waltz. 2020 Classic Country Music