GRAND OLE OPRY CELEBRATES
LARRY GATLIN'S 75TH BIRTHDAY
Photo ID L to R: Christopher Malpass, Don Schlitz, Steve Gatlin, Taylor Malpass, Marty Raybon, Larry Gatlin,
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Nashville, Tenn. (May 9, 2023) — On the Thursday, May 4, edition of the Grand Ole Opry's Opry Country Classics, GRAMMY® Award-winning sing-songwriter Larry Gatlin gathered with friends and family to celebrate his 75th birthday. The Opry supplied a birthday cake to salute his milestone.
Gatlin, an Opry member since 1976 (along with brothers Steve and Rudy), celebrated backstage with his brothers, his wife and son, Janis and Josh Gatlin, Marty Raybon of Shenandoah, Don Schlitz, The Malpass Brothers, the Opry's Kelly Sutton and more.
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and eldest of the Gatlin Brothers, turned 75 on Tuesday, May 2. It's been more than 60 years since the brothers began singing together in Abilene, Texas at ages six (Larry), four (Steve) and two (Rudy). The trio continues touring today, making them the longest-tenured, still active, family band in country music history.
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. Larry was formally inducted into the prestigious Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in the fall of 2019.
For more information on Larry Gatlin, visit gatlinbrothers.com or follow him on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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