DEBBIE GIBSON

Singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson was the youngest female artist to have ever written, produced, and performed a Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper. Her debut album Out of the Blue, which was released in 1987, was certified triple platinum. This was followed by her sophomore release, Electric Youth, which scored the singer a double-platinum. It’s really impressive if you consider the fact that she wrote all of her singles that reached the top 20 of the Hot 100 chart. Alongside Bruce Springsteen, she was later honored by ASCAP as Songwriter of the Year for 1989.

At only 50, she has also made investments toward activities outside of singing, such as competing on The Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars. While she has since slowed down her pace, it’s clear that her love for music and the stage is still as strong as it once was.