Country Music Legend T.G. Sheppard Celebrates The 45th Anniversary Of Hit Single “Do You Wanna Go To Heaven”
- TG Sheppard
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
Currently Celebrating His 50th Anniversary In Country Music
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 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.
