Gogi Grant

American singer with popular hits

Gogi Grant - American singer with popular hits
Born

September 20th, 1924
100 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Rose to prominence in the 1950s as a pop singer. Achieved significant success with the hit single 'The Wayward Wind', which topped the charts and earned widespread acclaim. Gogi Grant's career spanned several decades, featuring performances on major television shows and recordings that resonated with audiences. The artist's smooth vocals and emotive delivery defined her style, contributing to the evolution of popular music in that era.

Released the hit single 'The Wayward Wind'

Sold over a million copies of 'The Wayward Wind'

Performed on shows such as 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

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