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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The Gatlin Brothers Celebrate 45 Years as Grand Ole Opry Members
Nashville, Tenn. (December 21, 2021) — This Saturday, Christmas Day, legendary country group Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers will hit a major career milestone: 45 years as members of the Grand Ole Opry. The GRAMMY® Award-winning brothers were officially...
Larry Gatlin to Host SiriusXM Prime Country Special: “All the Gold of the ’80s”
Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2021) — This weekend, country music legend Larry Gatlin is taking the reins at SiriusXM Prime Country. The famed singer/songwriter will host "All the Gold of the '80s," an hour-long show dedicated to an era of country music of which he's...
Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry Members Remember Tom T. Hall
Nashville, Tenn. (August 21, 2021) — Members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry are remembering Tom T. Hall following the news of his passing. Hall, a member of all four...