Guinness Book of World Records for youngest artist ever to write, produce, and perform a number one single (“Foolish Beat”)
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
Only female artist to have solely written, produced and performed two No. 1 hits on Billboard Hot 100
One of four women to have solely-written multiple Hot 100 No. 1s (Diane Warren, 8; Gibson, Gloria Estefan and Dolly Parton, 2 each)
More than 16 million albums sold worldwide
Starred in more than 15 national theater tours and regional productions
Performed for UK royalty and US Presidents
“Foolish Beat” – #1 on Billboard Chart – 1988
Headlined San Remo Music Festival – 1988
Headlined Atlantic Record’s 40th Anniversary at Madison Square Gardens with Led Zeppelin and The Who – 1988
ASCAP Songwriter of the Year (youngest artist ever at 18) – 1989
Debut Album of the Year – “Out of the Blue” – New York Music Awards – 1989
Debut Artist of the Year – New York Music Awards – 1989
Headlined Prince’s Trust – 1989
“Lost In Your Eyes” #1 on Billboard Chart – 1989
“Electric Youth” album #1 on Billboard Chart – 1989
Co-host of the American Music Awards – 1989
Rock Producer of the Year – American Songwriter Awards – 1990
Artist of the Year – New York Music Awards – 1990
Song of the Year – “Lost In Your Eyes” – New York Music Awards – 1990
Best Pop Female Vocalist – New York Music Awards – 1990
Nominated Favorite Female Music Performer – People’s Choice Awards – 1990
Nominated Best Pop Female Vocalist – American Music Awards – 1990
Starred on Broadway in “Les Miserables” as Eponine – 1992
London’s West End Production of “Grease” as Sandy (9 months Sold Out/SRO) – 1993
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – 1997
Starred on Broadway in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” as Belle -1997/98
Starred in National Production of Cinderella – 2001
Judge on American Juniors – 2003
Broadway revival of “Cabaret” as Sally Bowles (dir:Rob MArshall/Sam Mendes co-starring Neil Patrick Harris) – 2003
Partnered with Kurt Browning on Skating with Celebrities – 2006
“Pop Goes Broadway” at The Concert Venue at Harrah’s – 2008
Founded “Debbie Gibson’s Electric Youth” – 2008
Founded “Gibson Girl Foundation” – 2009
Starred in “Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus” – 2009
“I Love You” #1 on Billboard Japan Chart – 2010
Children International spokesperson – 2010
Guest Starred in “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” at MGM/Foxwoods – 2010
Co-Starred in “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” – 2011
Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series – 2011
Appeared in Katy Perry’s music video for “Last Friday Night (TGIF)” – 2011
Cameo in film “Rock of Ages” – 2012
Competed in season 5 of “Celebrity Apprentice” (raised more than $50,000 for Children International) – 2012
Celebrity Ambassador for Hooplaha.com – 2012
National Cherry Blossom Parade – 2012
NBA New York Knicks Half Time Show – 2013
The 94th Annual 6ABC Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade – 2013
Co-Headlined “Hit Parade” in Santiago, Chile – 2014
“Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark” – 2014
Celebrity Judge on ABC’s “Sing Your Face Off” – 2014
Long Island Music Hall of Fame Induction – 2014
The Spirit of Christmas Concert – 2014
Starred in “The Music In Me” on UPtv – 2015
“I Want My 80s Concert” at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden – 2015
Lifetime Achievement Award, Rockers on Broadway – 2015
Celebrity Name Game – 2016
Fox & Friends All-American Concert Series – 2016
Starred in Hallmark Channel’s “Summer of Dreams” – 2016
Headlined Here and Now The Very Best of the 80s – 2016
Headlined Absolute 80’s Weekender – 2016
Oprah: Where Are They Now? – 2016
Foxwoods Holiday Performance – 2016
Totally 80’s Concerts – 2017
Co-headlined “Ladies of the ’80s” in Chicago – 2017
Celebrity Contestant, partnered with Alan Bersten, in 25th season of “Dancing with the Stars” – 2017
425th Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars – 2018
Named one of Billboard’s Top 60 Female Artists of All-Time – 2018
Celebrity Judge on “Beat Bobby Flay” – 2018
Starred in Hallmark Channel’s “Wedding of Dreams” – 2018
Celebrity Judge on American Rescue Dog Show – 2019
Mixtape Tour – 53-cities, 55-shows in North America – 2019
Launched “Debbie Gibson’s Mixtape” on SiriusXM – 2019
Celebrity Judge on Nickelodeon’s America’s Most Musical Family – 2019
Recipient of the NGLCC / American Airlines ExtrAA Mile Award – 2019
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – 2019
“Girls Night Out” #4 on U.S. Billboard and U.K MusicWeek Charts – 2020
Penn and Teller: “Fool Us” – 2020
Guest Starred in “Lucifer” on Netflix – 2021
Debbie Gibson and Joey McIntyre: Live in Las Vegas – 2021
Co-Presenter at iHeart Music Festival – 2021
Celebrity Judge at the 18th Annual Best in Show – 2021
Headlined Chicago PrideFest – 2021
Documentary “From Worst to First” the story of Z100’s and Scott Shannon’s rise to the top – 2021
The Body Remembers U.S. Tour – 2022
Out of the Blue 35th Anniversary Event at 54 Below – 2022
CBS Secret Celebrity Renovation – 2022
Winterlicious – An Evening of Holiday and Hits – 2022
Criss Angel’s Magic With The Stars – 2023
The Masked Singer – 2023
The Body Remembers Encore U.S. Tour – 2023
Beyond the Music: Debbie Gibson on QVC+ and HSN+ – 2023
Christmas In July Special on HSN – 2023
Celebrity Name That Tune – Won $81,000 for The Actor’s Fund – 2023
Headlined Global Lyme Alliance Gala – 2023
Gutenberg! The (Best) Musical (Ever) – Cameo as the Famous Broadway Producer – 2023
Winterlicious – An Evening of Holiday and Hits – 2024
Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune – Won $95,570 for Rock & Roll Rescue Dogs – 2023
We Are Family – 2024
Trailblazer Award from The Women’s International Music Network at She Rocks Awards – 2024
Electric Youth 35 Anniversary Shows – 2024
Ally Leadership Award from Silver State Equality – 2024