LARRY GATLIN FEATURED ON
COUNTRY
MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM'S
VOICES
IN THE HALL PODCAST
Nashville, Tenn. (May 14, 2019) — GRAMMY® Award-winning and platinum-selling country music legend Larry Gatlin is featured on the latest episode
of Voices in the Hall, a new podcast
produced by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
As one of country music's most prolific songwriters, Gatlin has
self-penned and recorded more than 30 Top 40 hits including "All the Gold
in California," and "Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)."
He was encouraged and inspired by greats including Johnny Cash, Fred Foster,
and Kris Kristofferson, and he sang in rich harmony with his brothers Steve and
Rudy, collectively, the Gatlin Brothers. On this episode of Voices in the
Hall, Gatlin talks about his early days, fame and his creative
influences.
"Gatlin's years in the spotlight involved great achievement
and some missteps, and he is as honest about the latter as he is proud of the
former," says Museum Senior Director and podcast host Peter Cooper.
"I'm not sure that he's ever mellowed, but the Larry Gatlin
of today blends brash proclamation with honest reflection, and his fierce
intellect and unabashed love of creation make him one of the most enjoyable
people to talk with in Nashville," Cooper adds.
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Next year marks 65 years of music for Larry, Steve & Rudy: The
Gatlin Brothers (the trio began singing when Larry was six, Steve was four and Rudy
was two). With more than six decades of singing under their belts, the brothers
show no signs of slowing down. In addition to performing nearly 100 live
concert dates each year, Gatlin hosts Opry Country Classics
live from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
each Thursday night in the spring and fall.
On Thursday, May 2, Gatlin celebrated his 71st birthday. Gathering
with family and friends backstage, the Grand Ole Opry surprised him with a
cake.
Additionally, Gatlin was recently recruited by the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum as a featured songwriter for its Outlaws, Tales & Tunes program. Gatlin joined acclaimed singer-songwriters Buddy Cannon and Marshall Chapman for the 90-minute session that featured the three taking turns performing songs and sharing stories from the road and beyond.
About Larry Gatlin
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. After more than 60 years of music, the brothers continue to perform
nearly 100 live concert dates each year.
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