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Crystal Gayle Biography

Crystal Gayle is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on January 9, 1951 in Paintsville, Kentucky, United States. Country as well as pop-crossover artist known for her albums We Must Believe in Magic and When I Dream, both of which became platinum. She is featured in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

She was raised in a family of seven, among which was her the older sibling She grew up with seven siblings, one of whom was older sister Loretta Lynn..

Gayle was born Brenda Gail Webb in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Clara “Clary” Webb and Melvin Theodore “Ted” Webb. The last of eight children, she was the only sibling to be born in a hospital. Webb and her siblings are of Irish and Cherokee descent. Webb’s father was a coal miner who developed black lung disease. For better medical treatment, the family moved to Wabash, Indiana, when Webb was four years old. They lived in a retired miner’s community and Clara Webb worked as a nurse’s aide. Ted Webb died in 1959. From early age, Webb had an interest in singing. In 2018, she noted that she could sing before she could walk. The family’s new home in Wabash was in an urban environment. In this setting, she was exposed to diverse cultural groups and norms. This new environment also exposed her to various styles of music. She sang along frequently to songs she heard on the radio and was inspired by the music of her sister Loretta Lynn.

Gayle began her career in the 1960s performing in the background of her siblings’ bands, most notably Loretta Lynn. Lynn helped her sign a recording contract with Decca Records in 1970. Having minor success, she was encouraged to develop her own musical identity. Under the direction of producer Allen Reynolds at United Artists Records, Gayle shifted towards a country pop style that was more successful. In 1975, “Wrong Road Again” became Gayle’s first major hit. However, it was in 1977 when Gayle achieved her biggest success with the single “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue”. The song topped the Billboard country chart, crossed over to the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, and became a major international hit.

She got married to Vassilios Gatzimos on the 3rd of June 1971. They were blessed with two children. The real name of her is Brenda Gail Webb.

NameCrystal Gayle
First NameCrystal
Last NameGayle
OccupationCountry Singer
BirthdayJanuary 9
Birth Year1951
Place of BirthPaintsville
Home TownKentucky
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignCapricorn
Full/Birth Name
FatherMelvin "Ted" Webb (1906–1959)
MotherClara Marie Ramey Webb (1912–1981)
SiblingsLoretta Lynn, Peggy Sue, Jay Lee Webb, Betty Ruth Webb, Herman Webb, Donald Webb, Melvin Webb Jr.
SpouseBill Gatzimos
Children(s)Catherine Clare Gatzimos, Christos James Gatzimos

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Gayle’s image has garnered her significant media attention. Notably, she is known for her floor-length hair. As a child, Gayle’s mother kept her hair short. She was inspired to grow her hair to her knees after seeing a woman with similar hair in Nashville. When her hair increased in length by the late 1970s, Gayle’s fan club also significantly increased. By the early 1990s, her hair had reached floor’s length. During that time, she considered significantly cutting her hair due to headaches and time spent maintaining it. However, she ultimately decided not to cut it. Gayle credits her daughter for discouraging a haircut. Gayle’s daughter told her, “You can’t cut your hair — you won’t be Crystal Gayle.” Gayle also stated that it is easier to have long straight hair, “I know some people think: ‘Why does she keep it so long?’ I’d probably love to try all the different styles, but I’m not a beautician. So, I keep it long. It’s easy to wash and let it go.” However, according to Gayle she still continues seeing a hairstylist. Within a year, she cuts between 9 to 12 inches of hair.

Crystal Gayle Net Worth

Crystal Gayle is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Crystal Gayle's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began playing guitar in her early years and sang as a backup singer in a folk-based group that was created by her older brother. Her name was derived off Krystal, the Krystal McDonald chain.

In the 1970s and 1980s, she had 18 top country songs that included “I’ll Get Over You.”

Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb; January 9, 1951) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Originally under the guidance of sister Loretta Lynn, Gayle soon developed her own MOR style. This new musical direction made her one of the most successful crossover artists of the 1970s and 80s. She is also noted for her floor-length hair.

Net Worth$10 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeCountry Singer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Gayle was first managed by Oliver Lynn (Loretta Lynn’s husband) after signing with Decca Records. Among her first professional gigs was routine appearances on Jim Ed Brown’s television show The Country Palace. On the program, Gayle performed original songs written by Loretta Lynn including “Sparklin’ Look of Love” and “Mama, It’s Different This Time”. Her debut single was released in 1970 entitled “I’ve Cried (The Blue Right Out of My Eyes)”. Also written by Lynn, the song peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song was followed by other singles that reached minor positions on the country songs chart: “Everybody Oughta Cry” (1972) and “I Hope You’re Havin’ Better Luck Than Me” (1972). Gayle’s career stalled while at the Decca label. This was due to the fact that the label wanted Gayle to record in the same style as her sister. Steve Huey of Allmusic criticized her early singles, calling them “little Loretta records.” Writers Mary A. Bufwack and Robert K. Oermann noted that Gayle was “probably stigmatized” for being the sibling of Loretta Lynn. In a 2019 interview with Forbes, Gayle reflected on the experience, “It didn’t take me long to realize I was only there because I was Loretta’s sister.” During this period, Lynn gave Gayle advice that prompted her to expand her musical styles. Lynn said, “quit singing my songs…We have one Loretta Lynn and we don’t need another.” The conversation led Gayle to ultimately leave Decca in 1974.

Gayle has won one Grammy Award and has been nominated for several others since the 1970s. She has also won five Academy of Country Music awards; those awards include receiving the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award in 2016. In addition, she has won two Country Music Association awards and three American Music Awards. Rolling Stone ranked her among the 100 greatest country artists of all time and CMT ranked her within their list of the 40 greatest women of country music. Gayle has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2017.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Webb’s musical interests were shaped further in her teenage years. She started singing in church, performed folk songs and recorded demonstration tapes. With encouragement from Lynn, she began touring during summers in high school. At age 16, Webb performed on the Grand Ole Opry in replacement of her sister who had gotten ill. She performed a cover of Marty Robbins’s “Ribbon of Darkness”. Graduating high school in 1969, she signed her first recording contract with her sister’s label: Decca Records. Upon signing with Decca, the label insisted that Webb change her first name from “Brenda” to another name. The conflict was due to the fact that Brenda Lee was already signed to Decca at the time. Shortly thereafter, Lynn drove past a sign for the Krystal fast-food restaurant and said to Gayle, “That’s your name. Crystals are bright and shiny, like you.” It was then that she changed her name professionally to “Crystal Gayle”, with “Gayle” taken from her middle name (Gail).

Gayle has been married to husband Bill Gatzimos since 1971. The couple first dated in high school and while Gayle was signed to United Artists Records, Gatzimos attended law school at Vanderbilt University. Following law school, Gatzimos became Gayle’s manager and has since been president of the couple’s company, Gayle Enterprises. According to Gayle, their marriage has been successful because the couple pursues their “own interests” and lets each other “breathe”. The couple have 2 children together: a daughter, Catherine (born 1983) and a son, Christos (born 1986). Gayle’s son is now a record producer and co-produced her 2019 album.

Who is Crystal Gayle Dating?

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Gayle continued having major country pop success from the late 1970s and through late 1980s. Her biggest hits included “Ready for the Times to Get Better” (1977), “Talking in Your Sleep” (1978), “Half the Way” (1979) and “You and I” (1982). In the 1990s, Gayle shifted artistic directions by recording various genres of music. This included an album of inspirational music entitled Someday (1995) and an album of standards called Crystal Gayle Sings the Heart and Soul of Hoagy Carmichael (1999). During the decade she also owned and operated a fine arts shop called “Crystal’s Fine Gifts and Jewelry”. Her most recent studio release appeared in 2019 and Gayle has since continued to tour throughout the world.

Facts & Trivia

Crystal Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Crystal Gayle celebrates birthday on January 9 of every year.

Gayle signed a new recording contract with United Artists Records in 1974. Under the direction of producer Allen Reynolds, her musical style shifted. Reynolds (who had recent success producing Don Williams) encouraged Gayle to record in a softer, mellower format. He also helped market her music towards a crossover audience. Gayle also released her first United Artists single in 1974, “Restless”. Mary Bufwack and Robert Oermann called the song “assertive” and “sexy”. The song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard country songs chart. The same year, Gayle’s self-titled debut album was issued, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Top Country Albums survey. The following year, she had her first top ten hit on the country chart with “Wrong Road Again”, also written by Allen Reynolds. She had minor hits with the singles “This Is My Year for Mexico” (1975) and “Beyond You” (1975). The latter song was co-written by Gayle and her husband, Bill Gatzimos. Her second studio album Somebody Loves You spawned a second top 10 hit: the title track.

Is Crystal Gayle hair still long?

Yes, her hair is still long, but that’s just a small aspect of country great Crystal Gayle’s massive story. The country sweetheart won multiple industry awards throughout her career, including Favorite Country Female at the 1980 American Music Awards.

Are Crystal Gayle and Loretta Lynn close?

Gayle is the sister of country singer Loretta Lynn. The pair have remained close since childhood.

Do Crystal Gayle and Loretta Lynn have the same parents?

Though they share the same biological father, Gayle and Lynn had very different upbringings. Gayle was born in the Kentucky mining town, but after 1955 was raised in Wabash, Indiana. When she was 16, Gayle began touring with Lynn’s show.

What is the age difference between Crystal Gayle and Loretta Lynn?

There’s an age gap of nearly two decades between Gayle and Lynn — the latter was born in 1932, while the former was born in 1951 — and as Gayle tells Rather, Lynn is definitely the more outgoing one: “My sister is so out there … She can talk a mile a minute,” Gayle reflects, adding that Lynn takes after their …

Who has the longest hair?

Xie Qiuping (Chinese: 謝秋萍, born c. 1960) is a Chinese woman who holds the record for world’s longest hair. On 8 May 2004, her hair was measured to be 5.627 meters (18 ft 5.54 in). She began growing her hair to its current length in 1973 at the age of 13.

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