Debby Boone was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on September 22, 1956 to Pat Boone and Shirley Boone. The third of four daughters, Debby followed the success of her father when she rocketed to stardom with the #1 song "You Light Up My Life" in 1977, earning Debby a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. In the 1980s, Debby's work mostly consisted of producing Contemporary Christian music albums, as well as starring in the 1984 TV movie Sins of the Past. She is married to Gabrier Ferrer and is the daughter-in-law of the late actor José Ferrer and singer Rosemary Clooney.
Direct relation to historic trailblazer Daniel Boone. Her recording of "You Light Up My Life" reached #1 in October 1977 and spent more time in that position than any song in the previous 21 years. Born at 2:37am-EDT She is the daughter of Pat Boone and Shirley Boone, sister of Cherry Boone, Linda Boone, Laura Boone, niece of Nick Todd. Her husband is the son of Rosemary Clooney and José Ferrer. Granddaughter of Red Foley Children are: Jordan, twin girls Gabrielle & Dustin, and Tessa. Mother of Gabi Ferrer. Children are: Jordan Alexander Ferrer born July 8, 1980, twin girls Gabrielle Monserrate Ferrer & Dustin Boone Ferrer born September 17, 1983, and Tessa Rose Ferrer born March 30, 1986. All were born in Los Angeles County, California. Aunt of Jessica Corbin.