Biography - Debbie Gibson

More than 16 million albums sold worldwide

One of four women to have solely-written multiple Hot 100 No. 1s (Diane Warren, 8; Gibson, Gloria Estefan and Dolly Parton, 2 each)

Only female artist to have solely written, produced and performed two No. 1 hits on Billboard Hot 100

Youngest female artist to solely write, produce and perform a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit (“Foolish Beat,” June 1988) in the chart’s history

Performed for UK royalty and US Presidents

Starred in more than 15 national theater tours and regional productions

Advocate Award from Dancers Against Cancer – 2025

Newstalgia Live – 2025

Woman of The Year – Nevada Ballet – 2025

Love Songs – 2025

Headlined Rose Parade – 2025

Winterlicious – An Evening of Holiday and Hits – 2024

Roller Jam – 2024

Acoustic Youth: Songs and Stories from the Electric Youth Era – 2024

Ally Leadership Award from Silver State Equality – 2024

Electric Youth 35 Anniversary Shows – 2024

Trailblazer Award from The Women’s International Music Network at She Rocks Awards – 2024

We Are Family – 2024

Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune – Won $95,570 for Rock & Roll Rescue Dogs – 2023

Winterlicious – An Evening of Holiday and Hits – 2023

Gutenberg! The (Best) Musical (Ever) – Cameo as the Famous Broadway Producer – 2023

Headlined Global Lyme Alliance Gala – 2023

Celebrity Name That Tune – Won $81,000 for The Actor’s Fund – 2023

Christmas In July Special on HSN – 2023

Beyond the Music: Debbie Gibson on QVC+ and HSN+ – 2023

The Body Remembers Encore U.S. Tour – 2023

The Masked Singer – 2023

Criss Angel’s Magic With The Stars – 2023

Winterlicious – An Evening of Holiday and Hits – 2022

CBS Secret Celebrity Renovation – 2022

Out of the Blue 35th Anniversary Event at 54 Below – 2022

The Body Remembers U.S. Tour – 2022

Documentary “From Worst to First” the story of Z100’s and Scott Shannon’s rise to the top – 2021

Headlined Chicago PrideFest – 2021

Celebrity Judge at the 18th Annual Best in Show – 2021

Co-Presenter at iHeart Music Festival – 2021

Debbie Gibson and Joey McIntyre: Live in Las Vegas – 2021

Guest Starred in “Lucifer” on Netflix – 2021

Penn and Teller: “Fool Us” – 2020

“Girls Night Out” #4 on U.S. Billboard and U.K MusicWeek Charts – 2020

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – 2019

Recipient of the NGLCC / American Airlines ExtrAA Mile Award – 2019

Celebrity Judge on Nickelodeon’s America’s Most Musical Family – 2019

Launched “Debbie Gibson’s Mixtape” on SiriusXM – 2019

Mixtape Tour – 53-cities, 55-shows in North America – 2019

Celebrity Judge on American Rescue Dog Show – 2019

Starred in Hallmark Channel’s “Wedding of Dreams” – 2018

Celebrity Judge on “Beat Bobby Flay” – 2018

Named one of Billboard’s Top 60 Female Artists of All-Time – 2018

425th Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars – 2018

Celebrity Contestant, partnered with Alan Bersten, in 25th season of “Dancing with the Stars” – 2017

Co-headlined “Ladies of the ’80s” in Chicago – 2017

Totally 80’s Concerts – 2017

Foxwoods Holiday Performance – 2016

Oprah: Where Are They Now? – 2016

Headlined Absolute 80’s Weekender – 2016

Headlined Here and Now The Very Best of the 80s – 2016

Starred in Hallmark Channel’s “Summer of Dreams” – 2016

Fox & Friends All-American Concert Series – 2016

Celebrity Name Game – 2016

Lifetime Achievement Award, Rockers on Broadway – 2015

“I Want My 80s Concert” at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden – 2015

Starred in “The Music In Me” on UPtv – 2015

The Spirit of Christmas Concert – 2014

Long Island Music Hall of Fame Induction – 2014

Celebrity Judge on ABC’s “Sing Your Face Off” – 2014

“Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark” – 2014

Co-Headlined “Hit Parade” in Santiago, Chile – 2014

The 94th Annual 6ABC Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade – 2013

NBA New York Knicks Half Time Show – 2013

National Cherry Blossom Parade – 2012

Celebrity Ambassador for Hooplaha.com – 2012

Competed in season 5 of “Celebrity Apprentice” (raised more than $50,000 for Children International) – 2012

Cameo in film “Rock of Ages” – 2012

Appeared in Katy Perry’s music video for “Last Friday Night (TGIF)” – 2011

Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series – 2011

Co-Starred in “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” – 2011

Guest Starred in “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” at MGM/Foxwoods – 2010

Children International spokesperson – 2010

“I Love You” #1 on Billboard Japan Chart – 2010

Starred in “Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus” – 2009

Founded “Gibson Girl Foundation” – 2009

Founded “Debbie Gibson’s Electric Youth” – 2008

“Pop Goes Broadway” at The Concert Venue at Harrah’s – 2008

Partnered with Kurt Browning on Skating with Celebrities – 2006

Broadway revival of “Cabaret” as Sally Bowles (dir: Rob Marshall/Sam Mendes co-starring Neil Patrick Harris) – 2003

Judge on American Juniors – 2003

Starred in National Production of Cinderella – 2001

Starred on Broadway in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” as Belle -1997/98

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – 1997

London’s West End Production of “Grease” as Sandy (9 months Sold Out/SRO) – 1993

Starred on Broadway in “Les Miserables” as Eponine – 1992

Nominated Best Pop Female Vocalist – American Music Awards – 1990

Nominated Favorite Female Music Performer – People’s Choice Awards – 1990

Best Pop Female Vocalist – New York Music Awards – 1990

Song of the Year – “Lost In Your Eyes” – New York Music Awards – 1990

Artist of the Year – New York Music Awards – 1990

Rock Producer of the Year – American Songwriter Awards – 1990

Co-host of the American Music Awards – 1989

“Electric Youth” album #1 on Billboard Chart – 1989

“Lost In Your Eyes” #1 on Billboard Chart – 1989

Headlined Prince’s Trust – 1989

Debut Artist of the Year – New York Music Awards – 1989

Debut Album of the Year – “Out of the Blue” – New York Music Awards – 1989

ASCAP Songwriter of the Year (youngest artist ever at 18) – 1989

Headlined Atlantic Record’s 40th Anniversary at Madison Square Gardens with Led Zeppelin and The Who – 1988

Headlined San Remo Music Festival – 1988

“Foolish Beat” – #1 on Billboard Chart – 1988

Guinness Book of World Records for youngest artist ever to write, produce, and perform a number one single (“Foolish Beat”)