Deborah Anne Boone, known professionally as Debby Boone, was born on September
22, 1956, in Hackensack, New Jersey. She is an American singer and actress,
daughter of Pat Boone and Shirley Lee Foley Boone. At age 14, she began touring
with her family, which included three sisters. In 1977, Debby Boone launched her
solo career with the single "You Light Up My Life", the track from her debut
album of the same name. The track became a massive hit, topping the Billboard
Hot 100 for ten consecutive weeks and earning her a Grammy Award for Best New
Artist in 1978. The album was also su...