Larry Gatlin

Larry Gatlin, alongside his brothers Rudy and Steve, has attained significant recognition within the country music genre, performing on numerous top 40 country singles and receiving prestigious industry awards. After earning a Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1976 for his breakthrough hit ‘Broken Lady,’ Larry Gatlin propelled into country music prominence. His professional journey began in 1971, performing with the gospel group The Imperials in Las Vegas. That same year, Dottie West recorded two of his compositions, aiding his move to Nashville.

In 1973, Gatlin secured a solo recording contract with Monument Records, releasing his debut album, ‘The Pilgrim,’ which featured ‘Delta Dirt,’ a song that peaked at number 14 on the country charts in 1974. His 1975 single ‘Broken Lady’ reached number five on the Hot Country Songs chart in 1976. He achieved his first number-one hit in 1978 with ‘I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love,’ releasing his final solo album, ‘Oh Brother,’ later that year. In 1979, Gatlin, with brothers Steve and Rudy, formed Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, signing with Columbia Records.

Since 2010, Larry Gatlin has expanded into political and social commentary, contributing regularly to Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. He hosted for Don Imus on ‘Imus in the Morning’ (2010) and ‘Fox Across America with Spencer Hughes’ (2011). His album ‘The Gospel According to Gatlin’ was released in 2015, followed by two new singles in 2023: ‘Fair Winds’ and ‘Amazing’ (What Just The Right 3 Minutes Can Do).’