Debby Boone was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on September 22, 1956 toPat Boone andShirley Boone. The third of fourdaughters, Debby followed the success of her father when she rocketedto stardom with the #1 song "You Light Up My Life" in 1977, earningDebby a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. In the 1980s, Debby's workmostly consisted of producing Contemporary Christian music albums, aswell as starring in the 1984 TV movieSins of the Past (1984).She is married toGabriel Ferrer and isthe daughter-in-law of the late actorJosé Ferrer and singerRosemary Clooney.
BornSeptember 22, 1956
- Awards
- 5 wins & 11 nominations total
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- Gabriel FerrerSeptember 1, 1979 - present (4 children)
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- Other works"Surrender"
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- TriviaIs arguably the most successful one-hit wonder of all time. Her recording of "You Light Up My Life" reached #1 in October 1977 and stayed there for 10 weeks, more than any song in the previous 21 years, yet she never had another Top 40 hit again.
- QuotesIt wasn't the best-managed career in the history of show business, obviously. I mean, I would love to be able to sing a medley of my hits, but I'm not complaining. [The Arizona Republic, March 16, 2003]
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