Ronnie Shacklett is widely recognized as the husband of Brenda Lee, a celebrated American singer. Brenda rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s with popular songs such as ‘I’m Sorry’ and ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.’
Who is Ronnie Shacklett?
Ronnie Shacklett was born in 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee, where he spent his formative years. The specific date of his birth is not publicly available. His father, Earl C. Shacklett, served as a councilman for the metropolitan area.
Bio Summary
Full name: Charles Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Shacklett
Gender: Male
Year of birth: 1944
Age: 80 years old (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Current residence: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Sexuality: Straight
Religion: Christianity
Height: 5’10’’ (178 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Brown
Father: Earl C. Shacklett
Relationship status: Married
Wife: Brenda Lee
Children: 2
Profession: Entrepreneur
Relationship with Brenda Lee
Ronnie Shacklett is most famously known as the husband of American singer Brenda Lee. The two met in November 1962 at a concert by Bo Diddley and Jackie Wilson held at Nashville’s Fairgrounds Coliseum. They were attending a performance by Jackie Wilson and Brenda Lee, and they quickly developed a rapport.
After their initial meeting, they entered into a romantic relationship and were wed less than six months later, on April 24, 1963.
Ronnie Shacklett was 19 at the time of their marriage, and Brenda Lee, who was 18, was already gaining recognition in the music scene. The couple has two daughters, Jolie and Julie, along with grandchildren named Taylor, Jordan, and Charley.
Ronnie Shacklett has largely kept his personal life out of the public eye, remaining discreet despite his enduring marriage to Brenda Lee.
Although information regarding his professional work is limited, he is recognized for his unwavering support of Brenda during her musical career. Previously, Ronnie was employed in the grocery business.
In an interview with Variety conducted in December 2023, Brenda Lee stated that Ronnie never compelled her to continue producing music if she required a hiatus. She said,
I was one of the lucky ones that had a great husband that saved the money. He had his own business, and what he told me was, one day, he said, ‘Honey, I know you love to sing, and you could do it as long as you want to, but if there’s ever a point you don’t, don’t worry about it.
Net Worth
The exact net worth of Ronnie Shacklett is not available to the public, as he has opted for a private lifestyle. However, VergeWiki estimates his net worth to be approximately between $2 million and $5 million. Furthermore, Celebrity Net Worth states that his wife has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
