Zachary John Denver is the eldest son of the late John Denver, a popular and influential singer in the 20th century. He dedicated his life to serving the community through humanitarian acts, social justice, and caring for nature. Zachary is a social worker and politician working to better the community.
Zachary John Denver Family Life
Zachary John Denver was born on May 23, 1974, and adopted in 1974 by John and his first wife Annie Martell. He grew up around his father’s albums and music. His mother Annie was a photographer and into art. Zachary is a sibling to his adopted sister Anna Kate and a half sister Jesse Belle. He went to high school in Aspen, Colorado. Zachary got involved in his father’s projects in political and social causes like the Windstar Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society, and hunger projects. He is married to Jennifer Deutschendorf and has one son. Zachary lives in Basalt, Colorado with his family.
Details of His Father John Denver
John was a songwriter, singer, activist, and humanitarian. His genre was rock and pop. Folk and country. He is one of the most popular artists in the 70s, best-selling, and has sold over 33 million records in the US. He released more than 300 songs and wrote about 200 of them with 33 albums and singles. His songs are certified Gold and Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
He has been awarded Grammy Awards, one Emmy Award, three American Music Awards, one Academy of Country Music Award, two Country Music Association Awards, one People’s Choice Award, and one Music Hall of Fame in 1996 and 2011. He has been featured on charts like country music, Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary and has earned 12 gold and four platinum albums. His best-known songs include Annie’s Song, Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, and Thank God I’m a Country Boy.
John released his first album for Records, Rhymes, and Reasons, and was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Number 2 in the UK in 1970. He recorded Take Me to Tomorrow and Whose Garden Was This in 1970 along with other song covers. This was followed by other albums like Poems, Prayers, and Promises and it was a breakthrough in the United States market.
John was involved in activism and humanitarian services in anti-hunger efforts and environmental projects. He hosted his music specials and several concerts at Red Rock Amphitheatre. More than 60 million people watched his seasonal special Rocky Mountain Christmas and it was rated the highest show for the ABC network at the time.
John was a very present dad and the kids always supported him like they accompanied him to his Music Hall of Fame induction in 2011 and taught his son Zachary how to play guitar. He married Annie Martell in June 1967 for 15 years before separating and remained friends with his ex-wife Annie Martell until his death. In 1988, he married actress Cassandra Delaney and had a daughter Jesse Belle unfortunately, they separated in 1991 and finalized the divorce in 1993. He was passionate about aviation and would tag along with his son on his flights. John died in October 1997 in a plane crash alone and had an estimated net worth of $60 million.
