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Troy Shondell

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About Troy Shondell

Troy Shondell was the recording name adopted by Indiana singer and multi-instrumentalist Gary Schelton, who had earlier released records as Gary Shelton. His career began with rockabilly and regional performances before This Time brought international attention. He later worked in Nashville as a songwriter, session musician, recording artist and music-publishing executive.

Artist background sources

Troy Shondell - Alan Cackett career obituary
Read detailed career history, Schelton/Shelton/Shondell naming, instruments, early rockabilly and later Nashville professional roles. | Retrieved 2026-10-19

Troy Shondell - Bear Family artist catalog
Read label description distinguishing earlier Gary Shelton teenage-rock recordings from the Troy Shondell hit. | Retrieved 2026-10-19

Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.

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