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Sharon grew up on farm in Jefferson County, Kentucky, where beside vegetables her father raised horses. Sharon collected a basketful of blue ribbons riding in American Saddle Bred and Quarterhorse horse shows. In 1966, in addition to the horses, she began singing in local country music jamborees. It was at one of the Jamborees that Wes Daughtery, owner of Blue Angel Records happened to see her. Daughtery had been auditioning female artist for his label and knew the young woman (18 at the time) was exactly the one he was looking for. Her first Blue Angel record This Could Be The Last Time started her on her way.

In March of 1969 she was in a session with the Shindig Four in Nashville when songwriter, booking agent, promoter Carlton Haney heard her sing. He commented to the producer, "The girl has everything it takes except a song."

Haney sent her to Tree Publishing Company where she met Tom Hartman.Tom said Tree had been looking for a girl singer, and for over a year they had interviewed and auditioned over 1500 artist. When he heard Sharon he knew he'd found his girl.

Tom Hartman took over as Sharon's manager and almost immediately had her signed with DOT Records.