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Crystal Lewis, born in [[Corona, California]], grew up singing in her father's church.<ref name="CrystalLewis.com">{{cite web | title = CrystalLewis.com: Autobiography | url=http://www.crystallewis.com/2008/sub_facts.html | publisher = metro one inc. | accessdate = July 6, 2008 }}</ref> In 1984, at the age of 15, Lewis auditioned for a children's musical called ''[[Hi-Tops (film)|Hi Tops]]'', written and produced by [[Debby Kerner & Ernie Rettino|Ernie and Debbie Rettino]], creators of ''Psalty, the Singing Song Book''. Lewis passed the audition, and was able to go into the studio and participate in the [[soundtrack]] recording, with the rest of the cast members.{{Citation needed|date=July 2014}} While working with the musical, Lewis met a member of the [[rockabilly]] band, The Lifters. After becoming friends with the members of that band, Lewis was asked to join. Soon after, the band changed its name to Wild Blue Yonder.{{Citation needed|date=July 2014}} In 1992 Crystal worked in the sketch comedy television series ''[[Roundhouse (TV series)|Roundhouse]],'' that aired on ''[[Nickelodeon]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crystallewis.com/bio/|title=bio|website=crystal lewis|accessdate=May 31, 2017}}</ref>
Crystal Lewis, born in [[Corona, California]], grew up singing in her father's church.<ref name="CrystalLewis.com">{{cite web | title = CrystalLewis.com: Autobiography | url = http://www.crystallewis.com/2008/sub_facts.html | publisher = metro one inc. | accessdate = July 6, 2008 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090509105311/http://crystallewis.com/2008/sub_facts.html | archivedate = May 9, 2009 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> In 1984, at the age of 15, Lewis auditioned for a children's musical called ''[[Hi-Tops (film)|Hi Tops]]'', written and produced by [[Debby Kerner & Ernie Rettino|Ernie and Debbie Rettino]], creators of ''Psalty, the Singing Song Book''. Lewis passed the audition, and was able to go into the studio and participate in the [[soundtrack]] recording, with the rest of the cast members.{{Citation needed|date=July 2014}} While working with the musical, Lewis met a member of the [[rockabilly]] band, The Lifters. After becoming friends with the members of that band, Lewis was asked to join. Soon after, the band changed its name to Wild Blue Yonder.{{Citation needed|date=July 2014}} In 1992 Crystal worked in the sketch comedy television series ''[[Roundhouse (TV series)|Roundhouse]],'' that aired on ''[[Nickelodeon]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crystallewis.com/bio/|title=bio|website=crystal lewis|accessdate=May 31, 2017}}</ref>


Wild Blue Yonder was together for two years, and recorded a single full-length album ''[[Wild Blue Yonder (album)|Wild Blue Yonder]]'', produced by [[Daniel Amos]] frontman [[Terry Scott Taylor]], for [[Frontline Records (1980s)|Frontline Records]] in 1986. Lewis would also sing on D.A.'s album ''[[Fearful Symmetry (album)|Fearful Symmetry]]'' in 1986, and Taylor's solo album ''[[A Briefing for the Ascent]]'' in 1987. After Wild Blue Yonder disbanded, Frontline offered Lewis a solo recording contract at the age of 17. ''[[Beyond the Charade (Crystal Lewis album)|Beyond the Charade]]'', her first solo project, was released in 1987.
Wild Blue Yonder was together for two years, and recorded a single full-length album ''[[Wild Blue Yonder (album)|Wild Blue Yonder]]'', produced by [[Daniel Amos]] frontman [[Terry Scott Taylor]], for [[Frontline Records (1980s)|Frontline Records]] in 1986. Lewis would also sing on D.A.'s album ''[[Fearful Symmetry (album)|Fearful Symmetry]]'' in 1986, and Taylor's solo album ''[[A Briefing for the Ascent]]'' in 1987. After Wild Blue Yonder disbanded, Frontline offered Lewis a solo recording contract at the age of 17. ''[[Beyond the Charade (Crystal Lewis album)|Beyond the Charade]]'', her first solo project, was released in 1987.

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Crystal Lewis
Birth nameCrystal Lynn Lewis
Also known asCrystal Lewis Ray
Born (1969-09-11) September 11, 1969 (age 54)
Corona, California, U.S.
GenresContemporary Christian, Gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, author
InstrumentVocals
Years active1986–present
LabelsFrontline, Metro 1 Music, Myrrh, Interscope
Websitewww.crystallewis.com

Crystal Lynn Lewis (born September 11, 1969) is an American contemporary Christian/gospel vocalist, songwriter and author.

Biography

Early years

Crystal Lewis, born in Corona, California, grew up singing in her father's church.[1] In 1984, at the age of 15, Lewis auditioned for a children's musical called Hi Tops, written and produced by Ernie and Debbie Rettino, creators of Psalty, the Singing Song Book. Lewis passed the audition, and was able to go into the studio and participate in the soundtrack recording, with the rest of the cast members.[citation needed] While working with the musical, Lewis met a member of the rockabilly band, The Lifters. After becoming friends with the members of that band, Lewis was asked to join. Soon after, the band changed its name to Wild Blue Yonder.[citation needed] In 1992 Crystal worked in the sketch comedy television series Roundhouse, that aired on Nickelodeon.[2]

Wild Blue Yonder was together for two years, and recorded a single full-length album Wild Blue Yonder, produced by Daniel Amos frontman Terry Scott Taylor, for Frontline Records in 1986. Lewis would also sing on D.A.'s album Fearful Symmetry in 1986, and Taylor's solo album A Briefing for the Ascent in 1987. After Wild Blue Yonder disbanded, Frontline offered Lewis a solo recording contract at the age of 17. Beyond the Charade, her first solo project, was released in 1987.

Personal life

Lewis lives in northwestern Montana with husband Brian Ray, with whom she has two children.[citation needed] Her daughter, Isabella (Izzi Ray), is also a singer/songwriter, and released her self-titled debut album on February 12, 2012, followed by her remixes EP on October 22, 2013.[citation needed] Her son Solomon is also pursuing a career in music, having produced his mother's 2011 release Plain and Simple.[citation needed]

Discography

Main article: Crystal Lewis discography
  • 1987: Beyond the Charade
  • 1988: Joy
  • 1990: Let Love In
  • 1991: Remember
  • 1991: Recuerda (Spanish version of Remember)
  • 1992: Remember reissue
  • 1992: Recuerda reissue (Spanish version of Remember)
  • 1993: The Bride
  • 1994: La Esposa (Spanish version of the Bride)
  • 1994: The Remix Collection
  • 1995: Hymns: My Life
  • 1995: Himnos De Mi Vida (Spanish version of Hymns: My Life)
  • 1995: Crystal Lewis: Greatest Hits
  • 1996: Beauty for Ashes
  • 1996: La Belleza De La Cruz (Spanish version of Beauty for Ashes)
  • 1998: Gold
  • 1998: Oro (Spanish version of Gold)
  • 1999: Live At The Woodlands
  • 2000: Fearless
  • 2000: La Colección (Spanish Greatest Hits)
  • 2000: Holiday! a Collection of Christmas Classics
  • 2002: More: The Greatest Hits
  • 2002: More Live (CD and DVD live recording)
  • 2002: Holy, Holy, Holy
  • 2002: Santo, Santo, Santo (Spanish version of Holy, Holy, Holy)
  • 2005: See
  • 2006: Joyful Noise (Songs for Kids!)
  • 2010: Home for the Holidays
  • 2011: Plain and Simple
  • 2014: 25: Greatest Hits
  • 2015: Crystal Lewis

References

  1. ^ "CrystalLewis.com: Autobiography". metro one inc. Archived from the original on May 9, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "bio". crystal lewis. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

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