Oklahoma Musicians

Hall of Fame history

Gayla Peevey

Gayla Peevey, born Gayla Rienette Peevey, became a child singer known nationally for I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas and also performed on local television and in Oklahoma community and church settings.

Oklahoma connection

The Oklahoma Historical Society identifies Peevey as born in Oklahoma City and notes that her family moved to Ponca City during her childhood.

Recognition

The captured Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame roster places this entry under 2019.

Questions in the source record

Current OMHOF labels this row 2019, while contemporaneous coverage dates the related class November 27, 2018; confirm the historical year and any current-name preference. Verify image rights.

Sources

  1. okmusichall.com/inductees/
  2. www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry
  3. gtrnews.com/greater-tulsa-reporter/15942/all-female-cast-inducted-into-ok-music-hof