Sylvia (singer)
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Sylvia Jane Hutton (née Kirby, born December 9, 1956[1]), also known mononymously as Sylvia, is an American country music and country pop singer and songwriter.[2] Her biggest hit (a crossover chart topper), was her single "Nobody" in 1982.[3] It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, number 9 on the Cashbox Top 100, and number 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song earned her a gold record certification and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Her other country chart hits include "Drifter" (number one in 1981), "Fallin' in Love", "Tumbleweed" and "Snapshot". She was named Female Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music for 1982. She is also credited with making the first "concept" music video clip to air on Country Music Television (CMT), with "The Matador".
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Background information | |
Birth name | Sylvia Jane Kirby |
Also known as | Sylvia |
Born | (1956-12-09) December 9, 1956 (age 67) Kokomo, Indiana, U.S. |
Genres | Country, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | RCA Records, Red Pony Records |
Website | https://sylviamusic.com |