Died On This Date (December 10, 2010) Sherrill “Shaun” Nielsen / Sang With Elvis
themusicsover Sherrill “Shaun” Nielsen
DOB Unknown – December 10, 2010
Shaun Nielsen was a singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist who is perhaps best remembered for his time singing with Elvis Presley. Besides performing on stage with Presley, Nielsen dueted with him on “Softly As I Leave You,” which was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. It was during those years that he sang with Voice, the Gospel group who opened for Presley. Nielsen was also part of such Gospel groups as the Singing Speers, the Imperials, and the Statesmen. All were inducted into the Gospel Hall Of Fame, making Nielsen the only person to be done so three different times. Sherrill “Shaun” Nielsen died of cancer on December 10, 2010. He was 68.