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Richard Leigh was born on 1951 in Washington, D.C., United States, is an American singer-songwriter. Discover Richard Leigh's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

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Age 73 years old
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Birthplace Washington, D.C., United States
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1951

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).

1976

His first number one song was "I'll Get Over You" (1976), also sung by Crystal Gayle.

Other prominent singers who have brought his songs number one status over the years include Billy Dean, Mickey Gilley, Reba McEntire, Barbara Mandrell, Steve Wariner, and Don Williams.

1978

In 1978, he received a Grammy Award for "Best Country Song" for the popular song.

It was nominated in both pop and country categories and reached number one on both charts.

1990

Kathy Mattea had another number one hit with "Come From the Heart" in 1990.

1994

He has been nominated for songwriter of the year seven times and in 1994 he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Foundation Hall of Fame.

1999

In 1999, the Dixie Chicks recorded Leigh's "Cold Day in July" for their album Fly, reaching Number 10 on the country music charts in 2000.

Leigh was raised in Virginia, and lives in Tennessee.

He is a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University.

It was while he was attending VCU that he penned and first sang "I'll Get Over You," while performing at the Crossroads Coffeehouse in Richmond, Virginia's Fan District.

2011

On April 11, 2011, Leigh was one of only four chosen nationally from the American Community College System to be awarded 2011 AACC Outstanding Alumni Award for excellence in ones chosen field.

2013

Since 2013 he has arranged with VHCC to host the Richard Leigh Songwriter's Festival, an annual competition for new songwriting talent.

Proceeds from the event go to VHCC's Great Expectations program benefiting foster care students.

Number Ones on Billboard's US Country Music Chart unless otherwise noted.

Nominated alongside co-writer Layng Martine Jr..

Nominated alongside co-writer Billy Dean

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