| Nashville, Tn (November 24, 2025): Taylorsville, Kentucky native JD Shelburne just released a surprise announcement on his social media this morning. It was just announced this morning that JD Shelburne has recorded the Classic Christmas song, Silver Bells with Grammy Award-winning artist Crystal Gayle! We are so excited to premiere the song the first week of December. Both Shelburne and Gayle have met at prior events throughout Nashville, but most recently had the chance to catch up backstage at the Grand Ole Opry during JD Shelburne’s Official Opry Debut on Saturday, July 5th, 2025! JD and Crystal both made a connection that day, kept in touch, and were able to get in the studio together before the holidays. They recorded one of the most popular holiday hits, Silver Bells! Stay tuned for more information about the release. The date of release has been set for Wednesday, December 3rd! It will be available on all music platforms. Kentucky native Crystal Gayle has won many awards, including a Grammy Award, ACM, and the Country Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year in 1977 and 1978. She is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A special thank you to our friend, Crystal Gayle! |
| Kentucky native JD Shelburne boasts a remarkable career, having performed over 3,000 shows and shared stages with country music luminaries, including the iconic ZZ Top. His musical journey includes collaborations with The Oak Ridge Boys and Crystal Gayle, achieving significant success on platforms like CMT, with nine consecutive videos, including two number one chart-topping videos on the CMT 12 Pack Countdown, “Church Pew Barstool” and his most recent #1, “Cars & Trucks.” Most notably, JD Shelburne made his official debut on the Grand Ole Opry on July 5th, 2025! Shelburne’s dynamic performances have graced events for NASCAR, MLB, NBA, and NCAA, showcasing his versatile appeal. With seven original albums, he soared to the iTunes Top Ten Country Chart in 2021 and the iTunes Top 30 in 2025. Notably, his music has garnered praise from industry heavyweights such as Randy Travis, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Steve Wariner, and others. Television has been pivotal in building his brand, with appearances on NBC, CBS, RFD-TV, TNN, NEWSMAX, Circle All Access, Meet the Press, American Country Network, and Great American Country. Shelburne’s high-energy stage presence and rapidly growing fan base have solidified his status as a regional powerhouse, once earning him a display at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum and gracing the cover of the State Tourism Visitor’s Guide. Shelburne also just released his own Signature Series 101 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey throughout his home state of Kentucky. Discovering his passion for the guitar in college in 2002, Shelburne embarked on his musical journey, performing his inaugural show at his hometown Baptist Church in 2003. Since then, he has made a name for himself and carved a successful path, leading him to Nashville and eventually to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry! With an average of 7.0 million monthly impressions on Facebook, JD Shelburne invites you to follow his ever-evolving musical journey. Recently endorsed by Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Breedlove Guitars, Inclusion Brand Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Texas Roadhouse, Evan Williams Bourbon and more. |
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| JD Shelburne, Crystal Gayle, Randy O’Dell, Rhett GordonBackstage – Grand Ole OpryPhoto by Kevin Bell |