![]() However, it was in 1977 when Gayle achieved her biggest success with "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." The single topped the Billboard country chart, crossed over to the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and became a major international hit. In 1975, " Wrong Road Again" became Gayle's first major hit. Under the direction of producer Reynolds at United Artists Records, Gayle shifted towards a country pop style that was more successful. Having minor success, she was encouraged to develop her own musical identity. ![]() Lynn helped her sign a recording contract with Decca Records in 1970. Gayle is said to have begun her career in the 1960s performing as a background singer in Lynn's band (although Gayle says this technically never happened). Subsequently, Gayle became one of the most successful crossover artists of the 1970s and 80s. Gayle's new sound was sometimes referred to as middle-of-the-road (MOR) or country pop, and was part of a bigger musical trend by many country artists of the 1970s to appeal to a wider audience. She signed a new record contract and began recording with Nashville producer Allen Reynolds. Not finding success with the arrangement after several years, and with Lynn's encouragement, Gayle decided to try a different approach. ![]() Initially, Gayle's management and record label were the same as that of her oldest sister, Loretta Lynn. Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb January 9, 1951) is an American country music singer widely known for her 1977 hit " Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". ![]()
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