Who is Candi Staton?

Candace Ann Staton, popularly known as Candi Staton, is a singer and songwriter from Hanceville, Alabama. She began her career in the 1960s and is best remembered for her 1976 hit song “Young Hearts Run Free” which was ranked number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Early Life

Candi Staton was born on 13th March 1940 in Hanceville, Alabama. She was born to a farming family. At the age of six, she sang in the local church choir. Growing up, she developed a passion for music and began performing in local events and competitions. In 1957, at the age of 17, she got married to an army veteran named Thomas ‘Bubba’ Wilson.

Career

In 1966 she released her debut single ‘I'm Just a Prisoner (Of Your Good Lovin’)’. The same year she moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama with her husband. There she met Rick Hall who signed her to his Fame Studios. She went on to record several singles with Fame records, such as ‘Suspicious Minds’ (1968), ‘Stand by Your Man’ (1969) and ‘I'd Rather Be an Old Man's Sweetheart (Than a Young Man's Fool)’ (1970).

Breakthrough Success

In 1976 she released her biggest hit ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ which was ranked number one on the UK Singles Chart. She then went on to release a number of successful singles such as ‘Victim’ (1976), ‘Destiny’ (1979) and ‘When You Wake Up Tomorrow’ (1980). In 1979 she released her most successful album ‘Chance’ which peaked at number two on the US R&B chart.

Later Career & Life

In 1982 Candi left the secular music industry and started recording gospel music. She released several gospel albums such as ‘The Best of Candi Staton’ (1982), ‘Stand By Me: The Best of Candi Staton’ (1985) and ‘His Hands’ (1987). In 2006 she was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. In 2015 she returned to secular music with her album ‘Life Happens’. Her latest album is ‘Unstoppable’ which was released in 2018.

Age & Personal Life

Candi Staton is 80 years old as of 2020. She has been married six times and has four children from three marriages. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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