biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (December 2010) Michelle Shocked Michelle Shocked at Strictly Bluegrass, 2007 Background information Birth name Michelle Karen Johnston Born February 1962 (1962-02) (age 49) Origin Dallas, Texas Genres Alternative folk, Occupations Musician, songwriter Instruments Vocals, guitar Labels Mercury/Polygram Records, Private Music Website Michelle Shocked.com Michelle Shocked (b. February, 1962) is the stage name of Michelle Karen Johnston, an American singer-songwriter..