Billy Joe Shaver Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Billy Joe Shaver is an American entertainer known for the albums Old Five and Dimers Like Me and Honky Tonk Heroes.

10 Quick Facts About Billy Joe Shaver

• Full Name: Billy Joe Shaver
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Entertainer
• Known For: the album Old Five and Dimers Like Me
• Age: 86 years old
• Date of Birth: August 16, 1939
• Place of Birth: Corsicana, Texas
• Marital Status: Widowed
• Spouse / Partner: Brenda Joyce Tindell
• Children: John Edwin Shaver

Billy Joe Shaver Age

Billy Joe Shaver is about 87 years old as of 2026. Billy Joe Shaver was born in 1939.

Career & Work

Billy Joe Shaver has worked across entertainment and public-facing media roles.

Rise to Fame

Notable Works

Notable works include The Apostle, Honky Tonk Heroes, and Old Five and Dimers Like Me, among others.

Film

• Film: The Apostle (Actor, 1997) — Played the role of AJ

Music

• Music: Honky Tonk Heroes (Songwriter, 1973) — Waylon Jennings album featuring Shaver's songs
• Music: Old Five and Dimers Like Me (Songwriter/Artist, 1973) — Debut album

Awards & Achievements

• Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting — Americana Music Association
  Songwriting excellence

Billy Joe Shaver Salary

Billy Joe Shaver receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Entertainer in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.

Billy Joe Shaver Net Worth

Billy Joe Shaver's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.

Billy Joe Shaver Family & Relationships

Billy Joe Shaver is widowed. He has 1 child, including John Edwin Shaver. He has 1 sibling, including Patricia Shaver.

• Father: Victory Shaver
• Mother: Victory Lydia Shaver

• Siblings:
  • Patricia Shaver

• Children:
  • John Edwin Shaver (1962)

Lesser Known Facts

• Shaver lost parts of two fingers on his right hand in a sawmill accident.

Billy Joe Shaver Facts

Personal Information

• Full Name: Billy Joe Shaver
• Gender: Male
• Occupation: Entertainer
• Nationality: American
• Living Status: Deceased
• Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

• Date of Birth: August 16, 1939
• Age: 86
• Birthday: August 16
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Place of Birth: Corsicana, Texas

Measurements

• Height: Not publicly disclosed
• Weight: Not publicly disclosed
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

• Father: Victory Shaver
• Mother: Victory Lydia Shaver
• Marital Status: Widowed
• Spouse / Partner: Brenda Joyce Tindell

Net Worth & Income

• Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
• Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
• Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
• Source of Income: Business

Related Biographies

• Brenda Joyce Tindell (Spouse • Wife (married three times))
• John Edwin Shaver (Child • Son and musical collaborator)
• Waylon Jennings (Collaborator • Recorded Honky Tonk Heroes album)

Online Presence

• facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyJoeShaver/