Gail Davies (b. Patricia Gail Dickerson June 5, 1948) is an American country music singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of country singer Tex Dickerson. Davies established herself as a successful singer-songwriter during the 70s and 80s, scoring numerous Top 10 and Top 20 Billboard hits. She was one of country music's most influential artists, becoming the genre's first female record producer. She has been cited as a role model for other female singers, including Suzy Bogguss, Kathy Mattea, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Pam Tillis. Her son, Chris Scruggs, is a former co-lead singer for roots-country band BR549.