Superstar Crystal Gayle is synonymous with country music royalty, and for one night only she will grace the stage of The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center on January 17, 2025. Staying true to her country music roots while engaging the audiences of today, Crystal Gayle will dazzle the audience with decades of hits that will leave you feeling uplifted. Get a sneak peek of the show in this week’s The Big Five Q&A.

As a multi-time CMA, AMA, and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, what do you think it takes to be successful in country music today?

Country music has always been changing over the years. Record companies used to develop an artist. Now, artists have to be ready to hit the road right out of the box. To make it in country music today, you not only have to have great music, but also a great social media campaign and presence.

Country music has evolved over the years. How are you and other country music artists staying true to the soul of country music?

There have always been a lot of different styles in country music. The roots of country are still out there and getting stronger. Country music has an audience that loves it all.

Growing up, was there a country music or gospel music performer you looked up to and if so, why?

I grew up listening to all different styles of music. Of course, I grew up listening, loving and singing my sister Loretta Lynn’s songs. You can’t find anyone better than that to look up to. She was the best.

People may not know you are related to country musician Loretta Lynn. What has it meant to you to stand on your own stage and create a legacy for yourself?

I am lucky to have had a career with 25 number one hits and to have been able to travel the world singing. My sister Loretta got me my first recording contract with Decca Records and then a couple of years later I signed with United Artist Records. They put me with Allen Reynolds, one of the best producers ever, and the rest was history. I have been blessed.

Do you have a favorite song and what can our audience expect when you take the stage at The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center?

I have always been asked what my favorite song is but that is a very hard question because I have many. Of course, I will never get tired of singing “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” “When I Dream,” “Ready for the Times to Get Better” and many more. In my show, we do new songs, old songs and songs I hope you remember. We just have fun, which is the most important part. I am lucky to see friends I have made through the years, and I am always making new ones.

If You Go

Show: Crystal Gayle

Date: January 17, 2025 at 7 PM

Location: The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 Highway 100, Palm Coast, Florida

Tickets: Click Here

Crystal Gayle. Photo by Dennis Carney.