The third of four daughters of Pat and Shirley Boone. Debby followed the success of her father when she rocketed to stardom with the #1 song "You Light Up My Life" in 1977, earning Debby a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. She is married to Gabrier Ferrer who is the son of the late actor Jose Ferrer and singer Rosemary Clooney.
Granddaughter of country singer Red Foley (mother's side).
Direct descendant of Daniel Boone.
Has 4 children, Jordan, twin girls Gabrielle & Dustin, and Tessa.