Sharon Fellabaum grew up with country music, singing along with the radio, with her mother, older brother, Butch, and her two older sisters. El Paso was home for most of her school years; her first performance was at age 4 on a local children’s television program. Her dad drove a truck for a freight company, and moved for a brief time to the small farming and ranching community of Balmorhea, Texas. She participated in church and school choir throughout that time, singing and playing drums. She was the drummer for an all-girl country band, appearing throughout southern New Mexico and El Paso. At 14, she recorded 2 of her original songs in Tommy Allsup's studio in Odessa, Texas.

After high school, Sharon’s love for the mountains brought her back to the Davis Mountains of Balmorhea and the Madera valley, making 2 trips to Nashville in the following years. Neil Merritt, with Central Songs in Nashville, published one of her original songs “Suffer," dropping her last name “Fellabaum” and using the stage name “Sharon Jae”. She appeared on the Ernest Tubb Record Shop Midnight Show, guest spots on WSM radio and Ed Bruce’s television show. But her love for the small town, slow paced life brought her back home to Balmorhea where she supported herself as a waitress and cook in the local restaurants. She enrolled in college at Sul Ross University and after completing her degree, worked as a bookkeeper, banker, and was the business manager for different schools in the area. During this transition period in her life, she stayed close to her music working with different country groups from Alpine, Pecos, Fort Stockton, and Midland, Texas. She sang, played drums and keyboard with the various bands. Her dreams of becoming a recording artist never materialized, however, she was content to play and sing at dances, weddings, in her church, and to work within the community. She was active with Girl Scouts, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, an EMS volunteer, and served 2 terms as Mayor of Balmorhea.

Her brother Butch, along with long time friend, Charlie (Howard) Higgins, and singer/songwriter-musician Tommy Lucas, opened up a new world for Sharon with the organization of West Texas Country. The world of quality, digital recording made it possible to record some of her original songs, and as a result, her first CD “Madera” was recorded. Bill Morris, former Jim Reeves fiddle player, helped to make Sharon’s dream of a “CD” come true. This also gave her the opportunity to produce albums and to record all types of singers, songwriters, and musicians at afforadable prices. Sharon produced and recorded a gospel album written by Dr. Allen Anthony of Fort Davis, “God Knows What’s Best”, and found that Allen’s message of our good Lord brought a peace to her heart that went beyond standard country. She recently produced and recorded a collection of hymns and patriotic songs performed by the “Blue Mountain Cousins”, three ranch families, when combined, included 14 children, from age 8 to 23. Their harmony and faith project their heart and soul to the glory of God. Sharon realized how much she enjoyed the art of producing, not only these children, but anyone with a desire to pass on their style of music. When Shellie, her niece, expressed the desire to sing, Sharon seized the opportunity to pass on her experience and love of music. It was a blessing to her to be a part of her life, and share in the gift of song, that only HE can give. With the help of Ralph Johnson of Wedge Entertainment in Nashville, Sharon and Shellie recorded “God Is In” in Nashville, a collection of songs written by several award winning writers from around the country dedicated to the glory of God.

Sharon and her husband, Larry Lippe, live on 28 acres off the Marfa Plateau, just south of Fort Davis, Texas. Sharon enjoys her music, gardening, her 5 dogs, and the many species of birds and animals that live or travel through the Davis Mountains.


Shellie Fellabaum:

Raised in Texarkana, Arkansas, Shellie’s love for music was evident at a very young age. She grew up singing in her local church, Rhema Baptist, and began piano lessons at age six. Shellie and her parents, Butch and Brenda, moved to Salado, Texas when she was a young teenager, where she was involved in the local 4-H and FFA organizations, participating in talent competitions through those clubs. She continued taking piano lessons after moving to Salado and still enjoys singing in her local church. Shellie is presently a senior at Mary Hardin Baylor University, majoring in social work. She has a gift for working with troubled children, helping them to find peace and an opportunity for a happy life.

Shellie’s musical ability came naturally, enabling her to share, and pass along her love of God through singing, and has been the main part of her life from a small child. Shellie continues to enjoy all types of Christian music, and in her heart knows the Lord is leading her to sing for Him anytime she can.

God Is In   Miracles Were Made To Believe In Angels Smile Invisible Hands   He Made Me See Your Love Changes Everything Find A Way Army of Angels Kaleidoscope Blazing A Trail To Jesus

Ft. Davis, Texas Genre: Inspirational Gospel

Madera   You Think You’re Crazy There Ain’t Much You Can Do Shadows   Suffer   When Will It Be Promised Land Only the Wind Looking Glass Cuando Sera (When Will It Be)

Genre: Country

God Knows What's Best To See His Face No Time For Jesus   Walking With Jesus I'll Keep On Keeping On A Jesus Song Waitin' For The Glory Train Get A Life With Jesus   I Want To Be A Monday Christian An Attitude of Gratitude Look Unto Jesus

Genre: Inspirational Gospel