Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lynn Lewis (born September 11, 1969) is an American contemporary Christian and jazz singer and songwriter. She has been nominated for several Grammy Awards and has won multiple GMA Dove Awards. Additionally, she has released numerous CCM chart-topping hits.
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- Name
- Crystal Lewis
- Birth Name
- Crystal Lynn Lewis
- Born
- 11 September 1969
- Birthplace
- Corona, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Singer
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- contemporary christian
- Honours
- GMA Dove Award for Vocalist of the Year
- Languages
- English
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Crystal Lynn Lewis (born September 11, 1969) is an American contemporary Christian and jazz singer and songwriter. She has been nominated for several Grammy Awards and has won multiple GMA Dove Awards. Additionally, she has released numerous CCM chart-topping hits.
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Biography
Biography
Lewis reached a commercial peak with her Billboard Top 5 albums: Let Love In (1990), Beauty for Ashes (1996), Gold (1998) and the Grammy-nominated Fearless (2000), which inspired young future superstars like Katy Perry and Tori Kelly.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Crystal Lewis • Birth Name — Crystal Lynn Lewis • Alias — Crystal Lewis Ray • Born — 11 September 1969 • Birthplace — Corona, California, U.S. • Instrument — Vocals • Occupation — Singer • Years Active — 1986–present • Label — * Frontline • Metro 1 • Myrrh • Interscope • Associated Acts — Wild Blue Yonder, the Screamin' Rays, the Lifters • Website — www.crystallewis.com
Early life and career
Early life and career
Crystal Lewis was born in Corona, California (where she grew up singing in her father's church). In 1984, at the age of 15, Lewis auditioned for a children's musical film called Hi-Tops. It was written and produced by Ernie and Debby Rettino, creators of Psalty, the Singing Song Book. She passed the audition, and was able to go into the studio to participate on the soundtrack recording, with the rest of the cast members. While working on the musical, Lewis met a member of the rockabilly band The Lifters. After becoming friends with the band members, Lewis was asked to join. Soon after, the band changed its name to Wild Blue Yonder. Wild Blue Yonder was together for two years, and recorded a single full-length album, Wild Blue Yonder. It was produced by Daniel Amos front man Terry Scott Taylor, for Frontline Records in 1986. Lewis also sang 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. Her first solo project, Beyond the Charade, was released in 1987. It featured the song "Breakdown", written by musician Jon Gibson. In 1988, Lewis sang a duet with Gibson called "Lost Inside of You", from his successful Change of Heart album (also released via Frontline Records). In 1992, Lewis worked in the sketch comedy television series Roundhouse, which aired on Nickelodeon. In 1996, Lewis released her Myrrh Records debut, Beauty for Ashes. The album included three CCM chart-topping singles, including "People Get Ready (Jesus Is Comin')", which was honored with Song of the Year. Her next album, Gold, followed in 1998. Lewis was also featured on Kirk Franklin's hit song, "Lean on Me" in 1998. In 2000, Lewis returned with Fearless and the Christmas album, Holiday! A Collection of Christmas Classics. In 2015, her self-titled album Crystal Lewis was released, and the soulful jazz album Rhapsody followed in 2019. In May 2022, Lewis released Together We Can, an album with guest artists and duets. The pop, soul and jazz record features Ty Herndon, Nikki Leonti, Kate Flannery, Tori Kelly, Ally Brooke, Lia Booth and others. She also sings with her adult children, Solomon and Isabella. "I Can't Help It" was the debut single released from the album.
Personal life
Personal life
Lewis previously lived in Montana with then-husband Brian Ray, with whom she has two children, who were homeschooled. Lewis and Ray divorced after 28 years of marriage, and she now lives in California. Her daughter, Isabella (Izzi Ray), is also a singer and songwriter. Her son, Solomon, also pursued a career in music. He produced his mother's 2011 release, Plain and Simple.
Filmography
Filmography
Film roles • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1985 — Hi-Tops — Lily from the Valley • 2005 — The 7th Commandment — Lil Regina — Short film • 2010 — The Wylds — The Gatekeeper • 2013 — Treasure State — Joan Hogue Television roles • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1984 — Colby's Clubhouse — N/A — Episode: "Crystal Is a Guest" • 1992 — Roundhouse — Various — 13 episodes • 2015 — Praise the Lord — Herself / Performer — Episodes: "Episode April 1, 2015" & "Episode September 17, 2015"
Discography
• Beyond the Charade (1987) • Joy (1988) • Let Love In (1990) • Remember (1991) • Recuerda (Spanish version of Remember) (1991) • The Bride (1993) • La Esposa (Spanish version of The Bride) (1994) • Hymns: My Life (1995) • Himnos De Mi Vida (Spanish version of Hymns: My Life) (1995) • Beauty for Ashes (1996) • La Belleza De La Cruz (Spanish version of Beauty for Ashes) (1996) • Gold (1998) • Oro (Spanish version of Gold) (1998) • Live At The Woodlands (1999) • Fearless (2000) • Holiday! A Collection of Christmas Classics (2000) • Holy, Holy, Holy (2002) • Santo, Santo, Santo (Spanish version of Holy, Holy, Holy) (2002) • See (2005) • Joyful Noise (Songs for Kids!) (2006) • Home for the Holidays (2010) • Plain and Simple (2011) • Crystal Lewis (2015) • Suéltalo (Spanish version of her eponymous album Crystal Lewis) (2017) • Rhapsody (2019) • Together We Can (2022)
GMA Dove Awards
GMA Dove Awards
• Year — Category — Nominated work — Result • 1998 — Female Vocalist of the Year • Spanish Language Album of the Year — La Belleza de la Cruz • 1999 — Female Vocalist of the Year • Spanish Language Album of the Year — Oro (tied with Sandi Patty) • Special Event Album of the Year — Exodus (shared with dcTalk, Jars of Clay, Sixpence None the Richer, Cindy Morgan, Chris Rice, The Katinas, Third Day & Michael W. Smith) • 2017 — Song of the Year — "Even If" (shared with Bart Millard, Ben Glover, David Garcia & Tim Timmons) • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year — "Even If"
Additional awards
Additional awards
• Year — Association — Category — Work — Result • 1993 — Young Artist Awards — Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show — Roundhouse (shared with cast) • 1999 — Soul Train Music Awards — Best R&B/Soul Single – Male — "Lean on Me" (as featured artist) • Grammy Awards — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals • 2001 — Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album — Fearless
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