One-Hit Wonder: Debby Boone

She was born in New Jersey and her one hit was on the top of the charts for more than two months: Debby Boone, according to her website.

She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, and is the daughter of Pat and Shirley. She has three sisters -- Cherry, Linda and Laura, according to imdb.com -- and they all sang back-up to their father when he went on tour, according to encyclopedia.com.

At 21 in 1977, Boone recorded "You Light Up My Life" that was actually for a movie by the same title. It spent 10 weeks at the top of the charts. Debby went on to win a Grammy for Best New Artist, American Music Award Song of the Year and CMA Best New Artist of the Year. Her album to follow was "Midstream."

In 1980, she released "Love Has No Reason." Boone received a second Grammy for Best Inspirational Performance. Debby went on to record a number of Contemporary Christian Albums and had her own TV show. In 1984, Boone and Phil Driscoll won a Grammy for Best Gospel Performance by Duo or Group, according to encyclopedia.com.

Boone then went on stage to be in the musicals Grease in 1996 and in 2002 The King and I. She has also written a number of children's books, according to her website. Boone continues to record music, with her most recent is "Swing This."

Debby Boone is the daughter to Pat and Shirley Boon and granddaughter to Red Foley.

In 1979, she married Gabriel Ferrer, who is the son of Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer. Gabriel is a first cousin to George Clooney.

Debby and her husband have four children and one granddaughter.