Sylvia Jane Kirby (December 9, 1956 [1]), known mononymously as Sylvia, is an American country music and country pop singer and songwriter. [2] Her biggest hit (a crossover chart topper), was her single "Nobody" in 1982. [3]

Official website of Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Sylvia, an ACM Female Vocalist of the Year winner whose hits include “Nobody,” “Tumbleweed,” “Drifter” and many more!

Feb 20, 2023 · With over four million records sold, Sylvia has a well earned place in country music history. So, whatever happened to Sylvia? Well, the Kokomo, Indiana native is alive and well at the age of 66.

Sylvia’s successful singles led to her debut album, Drifter, which peaked at #10 on Billboard’s Country charts in 1981. Her follow-up, the Just Sylvia album, reached #2, and contained her chart-topping, two-million-selling crossover hit, “Nobody.”

Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, also spelled Silvia. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest Silva and its meaning is spirit of the wood. The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. William Shakespeare imported 'Silvia' to England.

May 7, 2024 · Sylvia is a Latin name that means ‘from the forest’ or ‘woodland.’. It derives from the Latin word “ silva,” which means ‘spirit of the wood,’ ‘forest’ or ‘wood.’. It is a feminine name that represents nature and beauty. Sylvia derives from ancient Roman mythology.

Sep 2, 2023 · The name Sylvia originates from the Latin word for forest, Silva, and its meaning is “spirit of the wood.” Sylvia is a name that has been used for centuries, and it has a rich history and mythology that continues to fascinate people to this day.

Yet throughout this time, Sylvia never stopped evolving and engaging in her own process of self-discovery as an artist. As a result, this fall she will release It’s All in the Family, her first album in 14 years and the first ever on which she is a co-writer on the majority of songs.

Apr 18, 2022 · Four decades after she topped the chart with the massive hit "Nobody," Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sylvia has released an album she calls the best of her career.

Sylvia is a character in The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. The book was published in 1962.