Crystal Gayle whose real name is Brenda Gale Webb was born on 9th of January 1951 in Paintsville, Kentucky. She was born to Clary and Ted Webb. She is an American singer, songwriter, actress and a record producer. Her career was started as a background singer in her older sister Lynn’s band. After that a few years later she started her own career as a country music singer. Her biggest hit of all time include ‘Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue’. The widespread question in the minds of her fans and public is- is Crystal Gayle still alive? the answer to this question can be found out in this article.
In spite of struggle, she could not reach heights in career, hence started to deviate from it. After this she started signing new contracts and eventually became one of the most successful crossover artists of the 1970s and 80s. Gayle has also won one Grammy award and was also nominated for numerous other awards and labels later on in the 1970s.
Is Crystal Gayle Still Alive?
A very controversial question is whether Crystal Gayle is still alive or not. The answer to it is yes she is alive and is a mother and also a grandmother. She is living her life in her seventies and is joyously and successfully continuing her career as a singer. However her focus has shifted from being a full time singer to a family person and is seen and clicked spending most of the time with friends and families and has started concentrating more on her private life rather than the professional one. Leading a happy life in her 70’s with her whole family.
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Gayle’s Career
Gayle, although came from a very popular and successful music background, did not receive so much success at the beginning of her career. She had to go through a lot of struggle, denial and rejection before becoming a star and started off her career with her first single called ‘I’ve Cried’ which was released in the year 1970. The song was a big hit and grabbed 23rd position in Billboard’s chart. Her first album was released called ‘Wrong Road Again’ which was among the top 10 countries hits.
Gayle’s career as a crossover pop artist was first believed and accepted by producer Allen Reynolds. The tune of the song ‘don’t it make my Brown eyes blue’ a composition by Richard Leigh was recorded in the voice of Gayle and was released in 1977. It grabbed the position of number 1 on the Billboard country songs chart and it became an international hit bringing immense success to Gayle’s career.
Gayle’s Personal Life
Gayle has been very close to her friends and families. Before starting her career And signing recording contacts she has been Touring around the world along with her brother Jay Webb and her sister as well in their band. She has given a few of her remarkable hits including ‘done it a long time ago’ and ‘you never were mine’. Among all her 7 siblings she was the closest to her oldest sister Loretta Lynn. However few of the music writers and common acquaintances have claimed that they had sibling rivalry going on between them. Such information was later declined by both the sisters in an interview.
Gale got married to Bill Gatzimos and have been leading their happily married life since 1971. They were high school sweethearts and later on attended the same law school at Vanderbilt University. After completion of the law college, Gayles and Gatzimos became Gayle’s managers and hence they decided to finally get married. The couple have 2 children; Catherine and Christos. Gayle in the interview has also spoken about her grandchildren, Elijah and Björn and how they spend the holidays making cookies and having happy family moments.
Awards And Accomplishments
Gayle has been awarded the title of most successful and talented country pop crossover artist all over the country. She has been considered as an idol for numerous other female pop artists who saw her as a role model in the pop industry.
In recent years she has been awarded with numerous awards and trophies including the Cliffie Stone Pioneer award. She has also received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame and has also become a member of the Grand Ole Opry in the year 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crystal Gayle is married to Bill Gatzimos.
She is 73 years old.
Crystal Gayle has two children- Catherine born in 1983 and Christos born in 1986.
Crystal Gayle is internationally known for her country- pop crossover hit “Don’t it Make My Brown Eyes Blue”
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