Canzetta Maria “Candi” Staton (, STAY-t n) (born March 13, 1940) is an American singer-songwriter, best known in the United States for her 1970 remake of Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man” and her 1976 disco chart-topper “Young Hearts Run Free”. In Europe, Staton’s biggest selling record is the anthemic “You Got the Love” from 1986, released in collaboration with the Source. Staton was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. Staton is a four-time Grammy Award nominee.
Associated Acts
The Source
Genres
Soul R&B Gospel House Dance Disco
Occupation
Singer songwriter
Spouses
Joe Williams (m. 1960; div. 1968) Clarence Carter (m. 1970; div. 1973) Jimmy James (m. 1974; div. 1977) John Sussewell (m. 1980; div. 1998) Otis Nixon (m. 2010; div. 2012) Henry Hooper (m. 2017)
Website
Years Active
1953 present
Name
Candi Staton
Nationality
United States of America