Biography
Larry Wayne Gatlin (born May 2, 1948) is an American country and Southern gospel singer-songwriter. As part of the Gatlin Brothers trio that included his younger brothers Steve and Rudy, he achieved considerable success within the country music genre, performing on 33 top 40 country singles, a total inclusive of his recordings as a solo artist and with the group.
Gatlin is known for his tenor voice and for the country songs that he recorded in the 1970s and 1980s. Some of Gatlin's greatest hits include "Broken Lady", "All the Gold in California", "Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)", "She Used to Be Somebody's Baby" and "Night Time Magic". During this time, country music trended toward slick pop-music arrangements in a style that came to be known as Countrypolitan. Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers came to prominence and enjoyed their greatest success during this period with hit singles that showcased the brothers' rich gospel-inflected harmonies and Larry's poetic lyrics.
Filmography
all 25
self 17
Movies 15
TV Shows 10
June (2023)
An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood (2023)
Country Music: Live at the Ryman (2019)
Country: Portraits of an American Sound (2015)
Welcome to Inspiration (2015)
Country's Family Reunion: God Bless America Again (Vol. 3) (2013)
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 1 (2005)
Journey To The Sky (2004)
Passin' The Faith Along (2004)
The Story of Darrell Royal (1999)
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart (1995)
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995)
Hot Country Nights (1991)
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
Simon & Simon (1981)
The Nashville Palace (1981)
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980)
Solid Gold (1980)
Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol (1979)
Murder in Music City (1979)
Austin City Limits (1975)
Dinah! (1974)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
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GenderMale
Birthday1948-05-02 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceSeminole, United States of America
SiblingsRudy Gatlin, LaDonna Gatlin
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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