T.G. Sheppard Pathways Marker

T.G. Sheppard is best known for his country hits in the 1970s and 1980s, but he began his career in pop and rhythm & blues after some years working in record promotion. He placed more than 40 records in the country charts. His style was identified with the "Urban Cowboy" era of country music. From 1979-1987, Sheppard had 25 hits with 19 No. 1 hits including "War is Hell (On the Homefront Too), "Slow Burn," "Party Time," and "Do You Wanna Go to Heaven." Seventeen of his albums reached the country album chart.