T.G. Sheppard Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of No. 1 Hit 'Party Time'

08-19-2026

(Sexton) Country music legend T.G. Sheppard is celebrating the 45th anniversary of his signature No. 1 hit, "Party Time," written by Bruce Channel and produced by Buddy Killen. Released in June 1981 as the second single from Sheppard's album I Love 'Em All, the song became Sheppard's eighth No. 1 hit on the country charts. "Party Time" spent one week at No. 1 and remained on the country chart for 13 weeks.

"I found this song more than 45 years ago while digging through the tape and song vault at Tree Publishing Company, looking for material for a new album. I was told I couldn't record it because Jerry Lee Lewis had it on hold and was planning to record it the very next day. For whatever reason, Jerry Lee decided to pass on the song, and as soon as I found out, I rushed into the studio to record it. The rest is history. It has gone on to become one of the most popular songs I've ever recorded." - T.G. Sheppard

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 No. 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," and "Slow Burn." His remarkable career has also earned him a place among Billboard's 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time. Sheppard is now celebrating his 50th Anniversary Tour with performances across the country.

T.G. Sheppard's Tour Schedule:
AUG 23 - Kentucky State Fair / Louisville, Ky.
OCT 03 - Ellis County Expo Center / Waxahachie, Texas
OCT 04 - Wyloh Ranch / Grandview, Texas
OCT 09 - REO Starplex & Event Center / Longview, Texas
OCT 10 - Ritz Theatre / Crockett, Texas
OCT 21 - Adler Theatre / Davenport, Iowa
OCT 22 - Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts / Bloomington, Ill.
NOV 14 - Spirit Lake Casino & Resort / Saint Michael, N.D.
JAN 23 - Kicks Club / Arlington, Texas
FEB 07 - The Country Music Cruise 2027 / Dania Beach, Fla.
FEB 08 - The Country Music Cruise 2027 / Dania Beach, Fla.
FEB 09 - The Country Music Cruise 2027 / Dania Beach, Fla.
FEB 10 - The Country Music Cruise 2027 / Dania Beach, Fla.
FEB 11 - The Country Music Cruise 2027 / Dania Beach, Fla.
FEB 12 - The Country Music Cruise 2027 / Dania Beach, Fla.
FEB 13 - The Country Music Cruise 2027 / Dania Beach, Fla.
FEB 14 - The Country Music Cruise 2027 / Dania Beach, Fla.