Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle is an American country music singer, songwriter, and producer. She gained fame in 1977 after she released her cross-over hit Don’t Make my Brown Eyes Blue. She was initially signed to the same record label as her sister, Lorretta, but she left the record after it failed to work out. She was one of the successful crossover artists of the 70s and 80s. Her very long hair goes hand in hand with her name.

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Biography and Early Life

Crystal Gayle was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on January 9, 1951. Her official name is Brenda Gail Webb. Crystal is the last born of 8 children. She is the daughter of Melvin Theodore Webb and Clara Marie Webb. Her father worked as a coal miner who later contracted black lung disease and her mother was a nurse’s aide.

The family later relocated to Wabash, Indiana in search of better treatment. Tedd Later died in 1959. Crystal claims that she discovered she could sing way before she could walk. She was raised in an urban set up hence she listened to a diverse taste of music. She began touring with her sister, Loretta Lynn when she was a teenager.

She changed her name from Brenda to Crystal Gayle due to a conflict with Brenda Lee who was also signed to Decca Records. Her sister coined the name Crystal after driving past a Krystal fast-food signboard. She claimed that she was like a crystal, bright and shiny so she should use the name Crystal.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Crystal Gayle in 2021 and what is her height and weight? Well, Crystal Gayle’s age is 70 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 9 January 1951. Though, she is 5′ 2″ in feet and inches and 157 cm in Centimetres tall, she weighs about 143 lbs in Pound and 65kg in Kilograms. Her eye color is Grey and hair color is Black.

Education

Crystal is an alumnus of Wabash High School. She began singing at an early age. During the summer while in high school, Crystal used to tour with her sister and even once performed on behalf of her sister after she fell ill. After graduating from high school, she immediately signed with Decca Records and kicked off her career. Crystal never got the chance to further her education since she was busy concentrating with her career.

Personal Life: Dating, Boyfriends, Husband, Kids

Crystal is married to Bill Gatzimos. The two tied the knot in 1971. They began dating in high school and while Crystal was signed to United Records, Bill enrolled at Vanderbilt University to study law. After his graduation, Bill became her manager. He is also the president of their family company, Gayle Enterprises. The couple has two children together, Catherine and Christos.

Christos is a record producer and even co-produced her 2019 album. Crystal also has one grandchild, Elijah. She claims that she enjoys the boy’s company since she never got time to do so with her own children. Gayle has long black hair which are floor length. Her hair is also her other iconic factor which goes hand in hand with her fame.

Is Crystal Gayle Lesbian?

As for sexual orientations, Crystal is straight. She has been in a long marriage with Bill Gatzimos and together, they have two children and one grandson. The couple has been together since their high school days and there are no signs of their divorce.

Professional Career

Crystal’s career kicked off after signing to Decca Records alongside her sister, Loretta Lynn. She debuted with her song I Have Cried, which was written by her sister. She later left the label to forge her own way and signed with United Artist Record.

During her time there, she released a couple of songs that were ranked high in the Billboard Hot 100. Amongst them being, You Never Miss a Real Good Thing which reached number one. Her greatest achievement is her song Don’t Make My Brown Eyes Blue. The song soared high in the Cashbox top 100 as number 1 and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. She later left the record in 1979 to sign with Columbia Records. She also released great records there.

Awards

Being a veteran crossover country singer, Crystal has had a plethora of awards and achievements under her name. She was awarded the Most Promising Female Artist by music city awards in 1975. She is also a five-time recipient of the Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2015, she was given the Cliffe Stone Pioneer Award. Her song, Don’t Make My Brown eyes Blue, bagged her a Grammy Award in 1978.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Crystal Gayle in 2021

Crystal has had a long and successful career. As of 2021, She has a net worth of about $12 million. Her greatest source of income is her songs. She also has a family company called Gayle Enterprise which also rakes in an income for her.

Crystal is an accomplished musician. She began performing at an early age and got signed by a record label immediately after high school. Music is in her blood since most of her siblings are musicians in their own rights. She is the sister of musicians Loretta Lynn, Jay Lee Webb, and Peggy Sue.