Country Music Legend T.G. Sheppard Celebrates The 45th Anniversary Of Hit Single "Do You Wanna Go To Heaven"
Country music legend T.G. Sheppard is celebrating the 45th anniversary of his chart-topping hit “Do You Wanna Go To Heaven.” Originally released in 1980 as the second single from his Smooth Sailing album, the song—written by Curly Putman and Bucky Jones—quickly climbed the charts to become Sheppard’s fifth No. 1 single. A fan favorite then and now, “Do You Wanna Go to Heaven” spent an impressive eleven weeks on the Billboard country chart, further cementing Sheppard’s place as one of the genre’s most consistent hitmakers.
“Great story songs have always made some of the biggest hits in country music,” shares Sheppard. “The fans of country music have always enjoyed singing along with me in concert to my #1 song ‘Do You Wanna Go To Heaven.’ I can’t believe it’s been 45 years! It’s still one of my favorite and most requested songs that I sing in concert. Thanks to all the fans for your support throughout the years. To say I’m grateful is an understatement.”
Sheppard first topped the charts with his debut #1 single, "Devil in the Bottle," released in October 1974. The song quickly climbed to #1 on the U.S. country singles chart, remaining in the Top 40 for ten weeks and launching an extraordinary career. Over the years, Sheppard has amassed an impressive 22 #1 hits, including timeless favorites like "Last Cheater's Waltz," "I'll Be Coming Back for More," "Party Time," "Only One You," "I Loved 'Em Every One," "Slow Burn," and more while celebrating his 50th Anniversary Tour throughout the country.
T.G. Sheppard is adding concerts weekly to his 50th Anniversary tour schedule:
SEP 6 - Shoals Community Theatre / Florence, Ala.
SEP 13 - Lincoln Theatre / Marion, Va.
SEP 27 - Burleson County Fairgrounds / Caldwell, Texas.
OCT 07 - Clay Cooper Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 08 - The Mill Events / Granite City, Ill.
OCT 11 - 11th Street Cowboy Bar / Bandera, Texas
OCT 17 - Legends Pub House / Chickasha, Okla.
NOV 1 - Tammy Wynette Legacy Center / Tremont, Mass.
T.G. Sheppard Adding Dates for 2026
JAN 15 - Pines Theater / Lufkin, Texas
JAN 16 - Diamond I Venue / Dime Box, Texas
JAN 17 - Memorial City Hall Performance Center / Marshall, Texas
FEB 27 - Blue Gate Music Hall / Shipshewana, Ind.
APR 12 - Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar / Winter Haven, Fla.
APR 24 - Granbury Live / Granbury, Texas
T.G. Sheppard, "Do You Wanna Go To Heaven" (Ofiicial Audio):
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About
T.G. Sheppard has always had an unstoppable passion for music. That passion and a steadfast dedication to entertainment have made him one of the most popular live performers in country music today. With 22 #1 hit songs, his live concerts are chock full of his chart-topping tunes like “Last Cheater’s Waltz,” “I Loved ‘Em Every One,” and “Do You Wanna Go To Heaven.” A few of his other career milestones include hosting “The T.G. Sheppard Show,” formerly on Sirius XM’s Elvis Radio and Prime Country. He was the voice of the Folgers ‘The Best Part Of Waking Up’ commercial and had the T.G. Sheppard Folgers NASCAR racing team. Sheppard was also a guest host for Nashville Now.
Sheppard's most recent solo album, ‘Midnight In Memphis’ is available now, with the title track being written by his friend, Sir Barry Gibb. With over 50 years of show business under his belt, it’s only natural that Sheppard has developed a reputation as a solid performer, producer and songwriter who delivers exactly what audiences want. All this and more, combined with a steadfast commitment to entertainment, has truly made T.G. Sheppard one of the great legends in country music and an official spokesman for Springer Mountain Farms.
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