Gayla Peevey
- January 10, 2024
- Pop Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Gayla Peevey |
| Occupation | Pop Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 8, 1943(1943-03-08) |
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma City |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Oklahoma |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Gayla Peevey Biography
| Name | Gayla Peevey |
| Birthday | Mar 8 |
| Birth Year | 1943 |
| Place Of Birth | Oklahoma City |
| Home Town | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Cliff Henderson |
| Children(s) | Sydney Forest |
Gayla Peevey is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on March 8, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. A former child star who is best recognized for her performance of the song called I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, which she made when she was 10 years old.
There was one other minor success, a cover version to the She had one more minor hit, a cover of the Connie Francis song “Robot Man.” song “Robot Man.”
She got married Cliff Henderson. The couple have a daughter named Sydney Forest.
Gayla Peevey Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pop Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gayla Peevey is one of the richest Pop Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gayla Peevey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Following the recording of her Christmas smash and then completing her get her degree from San Diego State University.
A fundraising campaign brought in $3000 to buy an actual hippopotamus, named Matilda which was then given by Peevey to an animal sanctuary in the area.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Gayla Peevey Dating?
According to our records, Gayla Peevey married to Cliff Henderson. As of December 1, 2023, Gayla Peevey’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Gayla Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gayla Peevey celebrates birthday on March 8 of every year.
Does Gayla Peevey get royalties?
Peevey said. “I couldn’t believe it. It’s pretty fun.” She also has royalties coming in from sales of “I Want a Hippopotamus” on iTunes. “I thought my life as a 73-year-old was going to be all about playing with my grandchildren,” Ms.
What is Gayla Peevey doing now?
Following her retirement from performing, Peevey runs her own jingle advertisement company and sings in church.
How old was Gayla Peevey I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?
“I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” is a Christmas novelty song written by John Rox (1902–1957) and performed by Gayla Peevey ( 10 years old at the time ) in 1953. The song peaked at number 24 on Billboard magazine’s pop chart in December 1953.
What is the story behind I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?
In 1953, a 10-year-old Gayla Peevey declared that she wanted a hippopotamus for Christmas. She wailed her proclamation in a song, singing that she “don’t want a doll, no dinky tinkertoy. I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy.”
Do artists get paid every time their song is played on the radio?
As we’ve mentioned earlier, in most markets, both songwriters and recording artists are typically paid royalties any time their music is played on the radio.