Crosby was born in Tacoma, Washington, in 1903. He began his career as a singer in the early 1920s, and he quickly rose to fame. He recorded dozens of hit songs, including "White Christmas," "Silent Night," and "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas." Crosby also starred in a number of successful movies, including "Holiday Inn," "White Christmas," and "The Bells of St. Mary's."
Crosby's singing style was characterized by his relaxed, informal delivery and his smooth, crooning voice. He often sang with a relaxed, conversational tone, and he avoided using vibrato or other vocal techniques that were common at the time. Crosby's singing was also influenced by his Irish heritage, and he often used Irish folk melodies in his songs.
Crosby's success helped to popularize the genre of popular music known as "crooning." Crooning is a style of singing characterized by its relaxed, informal delivery and its smooth, mellow tone. Other crooners who were popular during the same era as Crosby included Rudy Vallee, Dick Powell, and Perry Como.
Crosby's career spanned more than three decades, and he was one of the most successful and influential singers of his era. He sold more than 500 million records, and he starred in more than 70 films. Crosby also won an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in "Going My Way" (1944).
Crosby died in Madrid, Spain, in 1977. He was 74 years old.