Crystal (Crystal Gayle album)

Crystal is a studio album by American country music artist Crystal Gayle, released in 1976. It was her third studio album and marked a significant turning point in her career, establishing her as a prominent crossover artist.

The album featured the singles "You Never Miss a Real Good Thing (Till He Says Goodbye)," "I'll Get Over You," and "Ready for the Times to Get Better." "I'll Get Over You" became Gayle's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The album itself reached number five on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and also charted on the Billboard 200, indicating its appeal beyond the country music audience.

Crystal is noted for its more pop-oriented sound compared to Gayle's previous work, reflecting a conscious effort to broaden her appeal. The production, arrangements, and song selection all contributed to this shift, making it a pivotal album in her transition from a traditional country artist to a more mainstream performer. The success of Crystal paved the way for Gayle's subsequent string of hit albums and established her as a major figure in the country-pop crossover movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s.