In 1977, a country hit crossed over into pop radio and became a signature song, capturing heartbreak in a way that resonated ...

Nearly five decades later, the song remains a timeless favorite, cherished by fans around the world. Crystal Gayle, born ...

At the time, Leigh was a relatively new songwriter, already feeling depressed that he wasn’t having more success. According to Classic Country Music Stories, Leigh wrote “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes ...

After her song “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” blew up the charts, every song pitched to Crystal Gayle had the word “blue” in it. The year was 1977, and Gayle’s country music career was heating up.