Richard Leigh | |
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&sq=Bangladesh&lang=en&file=File:Richard_Leigh.jpg) Leigh performing with Tim Kaine in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 26, 1951 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Website | richardleigh |
Richard Leigh (born May 26, 1951 in Washington, D.C.) is an American country music songwriter and singer. He is best known for penning "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue", sung by Crystal Gayle. In 1978, he received a Grammy Award for "Best Country Song" for the popular song.[1][2] It was nominated in both pop and country categories,[1] and reached number one on both charts.
- ^ a b "Artist: Richard Leigh". The Recording Academy. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ "Inductees: Richard Leigh". Nashville Songwriters Foundation. Retrieved November 1, 2024.