The Aldridge Sisters
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The Aldridge Sisters, Sheila and Sherry Aldridge, are an American
singing act that appeared on The Lawrence Welk Show
from 1977 to 1982.
with his brother. They also have two older sisters, Sandra and Sue.
The Aldridge Sisters first auditioned for Lawrence Welk
in 1977 when he and his musical family held a concert in nearby Nashville
; although impressed, there weren't any openings at the time. It wasn't until three more auditions in the following months that they were asked to appear on the show as guest stars, after that initial appearance on national television followed by a few more guest appearances, they were hired as regulars. Not long after that, they were teamed with Roger and David Otwell, another newly-hired sibling act to form the musical act of The Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Twins. It was a hit with live audiences and viewers alike.
Since the Welk show, the sisters appeared on television shows including Dinah Shore
, Hee Haw
and the Welk reunion special Milestones and Memories for PBS. They also have been an opening act for Bob Hope
and have performed at casino
resorts in Atlantic City, Las Vegas
and Lake Tahoe
, and toured with fellow Welk alumni in the concert series Forever Blowing Bubbles.
Sheila and Sherry recorded a Christmas album, "The Gift", with the Billy Andrusco Trio.
United States
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singing act that appeared on The Lawrence Welk Show
The Lawrence Welk Show
The Lawrence Welk Show is an American televised musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk. The series aired locally in Los Angeles for four years , then nationally for another 27 years via the ABC network and first-run syndication .In the years since first-run syndication...
from 1977 to 1982.
The sisters and their family
Sherry Aldridge (born December 1, 1951) and Sheila Aldridge (born July 18, 1956) grew up in Knoxville, TN. Their father Talton Aldridge was a musician in his own right, having performed for President Franklin Roosevelt at Carnegie HallCarnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
with his brother. They also have two older sisters, Sandra and Sue.
Performing career
Sheila and Sherry started out singing in church, holiday pageants, nightclubs, high school plays and also performed in community theater, winning many musical and theatrical accolades. While looking for their big break in show business, they both worked as flight attendants for a major airline.The Aldridge Sisters first auditioned for Lawrence Welk
Lawrence Welk
Lawrence Welk was an American musician, accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1955 to 1982...
in 1977 when he and his musical family held a concert in nearby Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
; although impressed, there weren't any openings at the time. It wasn't until three more auditions in the following months that they were asked to appear on the show as guest stars, after that initial appearance on national television followed by a few more guest appearances, they were hired as regulars. Not long after that, they were teamed with Roger and David Otwell, another newly-hired sibling act to form the musical act of The Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Twins. It was a hit with live audiences and viewers alike.
Since the Welk show, the sisters appeared on television shows including Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore was an American singer, actress, and television personality...
, Hee Haw
Hee Haw
Hee Haw is an American television variety show featuring country music and humor with fictional rural Kornfield Kounty as a backdrop. It aired on CBS-TV from 1969–1971 before a 20-year run in local syndication. The show was inspired by Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, the major difference being...
and the Welk reunion special Milestones and Memories for PBS. They also have been an opening act for Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS was a British-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies. He was also noted for his work with the US Armed Forces and his numerous USO shows entertaining American military personnel...
and have performed at casino
Casino
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resorts in Atlantic City, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
and Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States. At a surface elevation of , it is located along the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. Its depth is , making it the USA's second-deepest...
, and toured with fellow Welk alumni in the concert series Forever Blowing Bubbles.
Sheila and Sherry recorded a Christmas album, "The Gift", with the Billy Andrusco Trio.