Crystal Gayle was born on January 9, 1951, and is best known for her 1977 hit “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.” Gayle’s management and record label were initially the same as her oldest sister, Loretta Lynn’s. Gayle decided to try a different approach after failing to find success with the arrangement for several years, with Lynn’s encouragement. Crystal signed a new record deal and began working with Nashville producer Allen Reynolds on new songs.
Gayle’s new sound was known as middle-of-the-road (MOR) or country pop, and it was part of a larger musical trend in the 1970s by many country artists to appeal to a wider audience. Gayle went on to be one of the most successful crossover artists of the 1970s and 1980s. Her name has become synonymous with her floor-length hair. Gayle is said to have started her career as a background singer in Lynn’s band in the 1960s (although Gayle says this technically never happened). In 1970, Lynn assisted her in signing a recording contract with Decca Records. Crystal was encouraged to develop her own musical identity after achieving minor success. Gayle shifted to a more successful country pop style under the direction of producer Reynolds at United Artists Records. Gayle’s first major hit, “Wrong Road Again,” was released in 1975.
Does Crystal Gayle still have her long hair?
Yes, Gayle’s hair is still long, but that’s only a small part of Crystal Gayle’s incredible story. Throughout her career, the country sweetheart won numerous industry awards, including Favorite Country Female at the 1980 American Music Awards.
