Fairchild studied communications, theater and music at Mississippi College and subsequently starred in local stage shows including Grease and Always Patsy Cline.

[5] Fairchild went on to release her first single, "Mississippi Turnpike" which she debuted in her first music video in ten years.

Working with various songwriters and producers – Shelly is consistently writing and recording for new film and TV opportunities.

[11] In August 2020, Fairchild was featured in Brandon Stansell's documentary Three Chords and A Lie which dos not sugarcoat the truth about coming out in many parts of America ─ depicting some truly heart-wrenching moments in his story.

[12] In June 2021, Fairchild sang at the Ryman Auditorium participating as a featured artist in the Nashville and Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Pride Event.

Streaming on all of its social channels, Tina Cannon, executive director of Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement, "Working together with Nashville, we are combining the talent of two of the greatest musical communities in the world to produce an amazing live show that directly supports LGBTQ+ artists.

"[13] In July 2021, Fairchild began touring with Lennon Stella as one of her background singers for her festival dates including Wonderstruck, Bonnaroo, Roots N Blues and Moon Crush.

[14] Little Big Town – "Looking for a Reason" Maggie Rose – "Put Yourself in My Blues" Lee DeWyze – "Stay Away" Mindy McCready – "I Want to Love You" Kassie DePaiva – "I Want to Love You" Shelly Fairchild – "You Don't Lie Here Anymore" Shelly Fairchild – "Tiny Town" [46] Eric Church – Creepin' Jason Aldean – Burnin' It Down Randy Rogers Band – "Kiss Me in the Dark", "Just a Matter of Time", "You Could Change My Mind", "Just Don't Tell Me the Truth" Ty Herndon – "World I'm Living In" Trace Adkins – "Jesus and Jones", "Cowboy's Back in Town" Terri Clark – "Longer" Ray Scott – "Train Wreck", "Doing Me Wrong" Chicago (band) – "Why Can't We" (lead and background)[46]