Holly Dunn

Quick Facts

Full Name	Holly Dunn
Occupation	Country Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 22, 1957(1957-08-22)
Age	67
Date Of Death	2016-11-14
Birthplace	San Antonio
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Leo

Holly Dunn Biography

Holly Dunn is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on August 22, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Country singer whose top ten hit single “Daddy’s Hands”, was released as her debut album in 1986.

In 1990, she sang a duet called “Maybe” with She sang a duet with Kenny Rogers called “Maybe” in 1990..

Holly Suzette Dunn (August 22, 1957 – November 14, 2016) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Dunn recorded for MTM Records between 1985 and 1988, Warner Bros. Records between 1988 and 1993, and River North Records between 1995 and 1997. She released 10 albums and charted 19 singles, plus two duets on the Hot Country Songs charts. Two of her single releases, “Are You Ever Gonna Love Me” and “You Really Had Me Going”, went to No. 1 on that chart. Other songs for which she is known include “Daddy’s Hands” and “Maybe I Mean Yes”. Dunn’s brother, Chris Waters, is a songwriter and record producer, having worked with both his sister and other artists in these capacities. Dunn retired from music in 2003, and died of ovarian cancer in 2016.

While attending high school, Dunn performed in a band called Freedom Folk Singers, which toured the Southern United States. She attended Abilene Christian University and performed in a school-sponsored group called The Hilltoppers. Dunn also wrote songs with her brother, Chris Waters, who later became a prolific songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. One of their collaborations, “Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind”, was recorded by Cristy Lane. After graduating from college, Dunn moved to Nashville, where she worked as a demo singer before both Waters and she became songwriters at CBS Records, and then MTM Records. Louise Mandrell had a top-10 hit in 1984 with “I’m Not Through Loving You Yet”, which the two co-wrote. By 1985, Dunn was signed to a record contract with MTM.

Chris Waters, her brother, was a successful country music songwriter.

Holly Dunn Net Worth

Holly Dunn is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Holly Dunn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was the daughter of a pastor father in San Antonio, Texas.

In 2003, she stopped recording music to pursue an artistic career.

Holly Suzette Dunn was born August 22, 1957. Her parents were a Church of Christ preacher and a landscape painter.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Holly Dunn Dating?

According to our records, Holly Dunn married to Melissa Taylor. As of December 1, 2023, Holly Dunn’s is not dating anyone.

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Dunn signed to River North Records in 1995 and released two albums for the label: Life and Love and All the Stages in 1995 and Leave One Bridge Standing two years later. The former produced her final chart entry in “I Am Who I Am”. Shortly before the release of Leave One Bridge Standing, she joined country music radio station WWWW in Detroit, Michigan, as morning show co-host. It was not her first time behind the radio mike, as she had served as a DJ during her college years. However, the decision forced her to give up touring for a time. Later, she co-hosted Opry Backstage on the Nashville Network in 1999-2002.

Facts & Trivia

Holly Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Holly Dunn celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.

Dunn’s first two releases — “Playing for Keeps” and “My Heart Holds On” — both failed to make the top 40 on the Hot Country Songs charts, while “Two Too Many” peaked at number 39. Her first top-10 hit came in 1986, when “Daddy’s Hands”, a tribute to her father, went to number 7 on that chart. Dunn wrote “Daddy’s Hands” by herself, and noted that the song’s success led to many fans sharing positive experiences about their own fathers with her. The song was included on her self-titled debut, from which it served as the final single. Following this song, she sang guest vocals on Michael Martin Murphey’s top- five hit “A Face in the Crowd”, from his album Americana. She was named the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Female Vocalist in 1986, and then the winner of Country Music Association’s Horizon Award in 1987.

Top Facts about Holly Dunn

1. Holly Dunn was a country music singer-songwriter.
2. She had 18 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
3. Her biggest hit was “Daddy’s Hands” in 1986.
4. Dunn won the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Female Vocalist award in 1986.
5. She released her last album, “Full Circle,” in 2016.
6. Dunn died from ovarian cancer at age 59 in 2016.
7. She co-wrote some of her biggest hits, including “You Really Had Me Going.”
8. Dunn also wrote songs for other artists, such as Louise Mandrell and The Forester Sisters.
9. Her music videos were popular on CMT and TNN in the ’80s and ’90s.
10. Dunn’s legacy continues to influence modern country music today.

What did Holly Dunn died of?

Ovarian cancer

How old was Holly Dunn when she passed away?

59 years (1957–2016)

Did Holly Dunn marry?

In 2003, she retired to pursue her passion for creating art. She is survived by her spouse, Melissa Taylor ; her three brothers, Jerry, Rodney, and country songwriter Chris Waters Dunn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Where is Holly Dunn from?

San Antonio, TX

Where is Holly Dunn buried?

Fort McDowell Cemetery, Fort McDowell, AZ