Larry Gatlin
Larry Gatlin was born in 1948 in Seminole, Texas, the son of a driller in the oil field. The oldest of the three Gatlin brothers, he was by age seven, already accompanying younger brothers, Steve and Rudy in singing at family and church events.
After high school, Larry went to the University of Houston on a football scholarship. Larry majored in English and developed “a love affair with the English Language” that later served him well in his songwriting.
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Tune-in Alert: Larry Gatlin & TG Sheppard Appear on Fox Nation’s ‘The Pursuit! with John Rich’
Nashville, Tenn. (May 18, 2020) — Country music legends Larry Gatlin and TG Sheppard sit down withfellow country star John Rich on Season 2of his hit show The Pursuit! With John Rich. The entire season, including Gatlin and Sheppard’s episode, is available to...
Larry Gatlin Takes Reins as Special “House Guest DJ” on SiriusXM’s “Willie’s Roadhouse”
Nashville, Tenn. (April 23, 2020) — GRAMMY® Award-winning country legend Larry Gatlintakes the reins as special "House Guest DJ" this weekend on SirusXM's "Willie's Roadhouse." Gatlin is the fourth DJ in the series hosted by Grand Ole Opry members. The program...
Country Music Artists React to Passing of Kenny Rogers
Nashville, Tenn. (March 21, 2020) — The country music community is mourning the loss of Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers. The music icon passed away last night at the age of 81 years old."Kenny Rogers was a pioneer in the music world. He was a friend of...