While still in school, Crystal gayle signed her first recording contract. Her debut single "I've Cried (The Blue Right Out Of My Eyes)" was written by Loretta Lynn and reached the Top 25 on the national country music charts. Three more singles were released during the next three years, and each found a place on the charts. In 1974, "Wrong Road Again" became Crystal Gayle's first Top Ten hit and marked the beginning of a highly productive and rewarding phase in her career.

Crystal Gayle's albums began to reflect her unique creative personality. Crystal Gayle, Somebody Loves You, Crystal, and the platinum selling LP's We Must Believe In Magic and When I Dream, yielded a bumper crop of smash singles. These included "Beyond You," "This Is My Year For Mexico," "Somebody Loves You," "I'll Get Over You" (her first #1 hit), the smash crossover "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," and "Talking In Your Sleep." This impressive list grew with Miss the Mississippi, her fourth gold album, and it, along with albums such as These Days and Hollywood Tennessee, produced hits such as ''Half The Way,'' ''If You Ever Change Your Mind", ''The Woman In Me,'' and "Livin' In These Troubled Times." During this period Crystal Gayle also recorded the soundtrack for Francis Ford Coppola's acclaimed film, "One From The Heart" with Tom Waits.

In 1982, Crystal Gayle recorded her first ever duet single, the chart-topping "You and I" with Eddie Rabbit. Her True Love LP produced hits such as; "Baby What About You," "Til I Gain Control Again," and "Our Love Is On The Faultline." Crystal has continued her string of hit albums with the release of Cage the Songbird, Nobody Wants To Be Alone, Straight To The Heart, Nobody's Angel, Ain't Gonna Worry, Three Good Reasons and Best Always. Crystal Gayle also recorded a popular Christmas collection, A Crystal Christmas, and a duet album with Gary Morris, That If We Fall In Love, which included the hit singles, "Makin' Up For Lost Time" and "Another World," the theme song from the hit TV soap opera.

Someday, Crystal Gayle's latest release, contains thirteen songs and hymns which highlight her faith by sharing a hopeful message and abundant spiritual life. Fans have been asking Crystal Gayle for a Christian recording for many years; however, Crystal Gayle decided it was time to make her first Christian album for more personal reasons. Crystal Gayle said, "I believe very strongly that our audience will embrace (the album's) music and spiritual message." Someday was produced by Crystal Gayle and co-produced by Bobby Wood. Crystal Gayle states, "We enjoyed every part of making this album and the songs found on Someday invite listeners to experience that enjoyment." Listeners will discover a pleasant simplicity of "Diamonds From Dust," combined with the thought-provoking and heartfelt sweetness of "My Old Friend." Crystal Gayle's medley arrangement of the hymn "I Saw The Light" is delivered with a plucky spirit and features the other famed hymns, "Jesus On The Main Line," "Somebody Touched Me" and "I'll Fly Away."

Crystal Gayle has a shelf full of awards to go along with her extraordinary run of hit singles and albums. Her first major award was Most Promising Female Vocalist in 1976 from the Academy of Country Music. This promise was realized as Crystal Gayle was named Country Music's Female Vocalist of the Year three times by the Academy of Country Music, twice by the Country Music Association, and three times by the American Music Awards. Crystal Gayle won a Grammy for her extraordinary performance of her world-wide hit "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." The AMOA Jukebox Awards also named "Brown Eyes" the Most Played Record of the Year and Crystal Gayle, the Most Played Country Female Artist of the Year. Crystal Gayle was also recognized for her artistry and beauty by becoming the American Music Awards' Favorite Female Country Video Artist.

Crystal Gayle has had two highly acclaimed CBS prime time TV specials, The Crystal Gayle Special in 1979 and Crystal a year later, followed by an HBO concert special. Crystal Gayle appeared in Bob Hope's historic NBC-TV special, On The Road To China and has hosted many specials such as the American Music Awards and A Crystal Christmas From Sweden. Extensive touring has taken her to countries such as Japan, England, Hong Kong and the Philippines. She also performs over 100 concerts a year in the United States.

Crystal Gayle has always been generous with her time and efforts on behalf of charitable and community causes. In 1988, she received the Waterford "Celebration of Light" award in recognition of her countless charitable activities. Most recently, Crystal Gayle has recorded the national theme song for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and in 1993, 1994 and 1995, served as co-host of the Arthritis Foundation Telethon.

Crystal Gayle spends much of her personal time raising her two children, Catherine and Chris. Another aspect of her life is her business, "Crystal's For Fine Gifts and Jewelry," which is located in Nashville. It all adds up to one of the most diverse individuals in the entertainment industry. Crystal Gayle is truly one of a kind.