Nashville, Tenn. (January 21, 2026) — Additional artists have been announced for the Gatlin Brothers’ 70th Anniversary Tribute, set for Monday, February 23 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Newly confirmed artists are the Gaither Vocal Band, The Frontmen (Larry Stewart ofRestless Heart; Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas; Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar), Billy Dean, Dailey & Vincent, Deborah Allen, Carlene Carter, Riders in the Sky, Jason Crabb, Jamie O’Neal, and a special appearance by Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Stevens.
Together, they join an already star-studded lineup celebrating Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin’s 70 years of music-making together, marking one of the longest-running original lineups in country music history since their journey began in 1955.
Previously announced performers include The Oak Ridge Boys, Big & Rich, Mae Estes, Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown, David Phelps, John Berry, Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Mark Wills, Red Steagall, T.G. Sheppard, and Kelly Lang, all set to perform many of the trio’s greatest hits.
The milestone event will feature performances of many of the biggest hits from the Gatlin Brothers’ catalog, including “All the Gold in California,” “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You),” and “Broken Lady.” The evening will also feature Sixwire as the backing band, along with special appearances by Gary Sinise and Nancy Jones.
Larry Gatlin expressed gratitude for the continued support surrounding the historic celebration.
“Brother Steve, Brother Rudy, and I are grateful to God for the 70 years we have had making music together,” he says. “We’re thankful for the friends and performers who are helping us celebrate this milestone, and for the fans who have supported us every step of the way. Keep the faith.”
Showtime is 7:00 p.m. / CT. Tickets for the celebration are on sale now via ryman.com.
About Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers
The close family harmonies of Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers have given the trio a signature sound that led to country classics like “All the Gold in California” and “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You).” The brothers won a GRAMMY® for their 1976 breakthrough hit, “Broken Lady,” and reached #1 with several other songs soon thereafter. Along with five career nominations for the ACM Vocal Group, the Gatlin Brothers picked up three 1979 trophies: Single of the Year (“All the Gold in California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Male Vocalist of the Year for Larry Gatlin. The brothers were also nominated for multiple CMA Awards including Vocal Group of the Year, Single of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Larry Gatlin has written songs recorded by Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Dottie West, Roy Orbison, Barry Gibb and countless gospel artists including the Gaither Vocal Band, the Booth Brothers, the Isaacs and many more. Larry was formally inducted into the prestigious Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in the fall of 2019.
For more information on The Gatlin Brothers, visit gatlinbrothers.com.
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