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Gatlin Brothers and Time Life® Join Forces for Additional Release of Digital Albums

Gatlin Brothers and Time Life® Join Forces for Additional Release of Digital Albums

Nashville, Tenn. — Legendary Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers have partnered with Time Life® once again for a noteworthy release of two digital albums, set for August 14. The GRAMMY® Award-winning trio’s We Say Merry Christmas… From The Gatlin Brothers is being re-released after receiving critical acclaim during its celebrated launch in 2016. The two-disc holiday set features 19 tracks. The timeless solo album, Steve Gatlin – Love Can Carry, has ten tracks and was nominated for a Dove Award after its original debut in 1994.

Steve Gatlin calls the latest venture with Time Life® a signal of more great things to come. “I’m happy to announce the latest of many new available musical projects by the Gatlin Brothers. A solo Christian country project by me and a Christmas album by the brothers,” he says.

“The Gatlin Brothers have been a part of the Time Life and StarVista LIVE family for several years and these albums mark the next great phase together,” adds Mike Jason, Time Life® Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Marketing & Live Entertainment. “We are incredibly proud to bring their music to their fans.”

We Say Merry Christmas… From The Gatlin Brothers and Steve Gatlin – Love Can Carry will be available through all digital service providers. Additional digital albums released earlier this year with Time Life® by the multi-platinum selling act are: Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers: Family Gospel Favorites, The Gatlin Brothers – Sincerely, Your Ticket to Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers and Larry Gatlin: In My Life.

To capture more of the iconic music by the Gatlin Brothers, be sure to get your livestream tickets for their “Fan Favorites” concert on Saturday, July 25 at Middle Tennessee’s historic Franklin Theatre at: franklintheatre.com. The one-night-only event is set to begin at 8:00 p.m./CT and will include limited in-house seating.

GATLIN BROTHERS “FAN FAVORITES” STREAMING LIVE FROM FRANKLIN THEATRE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY.

Photo ID Left to Right: Steve Gatlin, Larry Gatlin, Rudy Gatlin of the Gatlin Brothers
Photo Credit: Jim McGuire

Special Concert Featuring Legendary Trio Set for July 25

Nashville, Tenn. (June 22, 2020) — GRAMMY® Award-winning Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin will bring a special Gatlin Brothers “Fan Favorites” live concert to the historic Franklin Theatre on Saturday, July 25 in Franklin, Tennessee at 8:00 p.m./CT. The concert will be digitally streamed at franklintheatre.com. Tickets will also be available for an intimate audience of 70. It will be the venue’s first live show since the pandemic shutdown. As for the Gatlins, the show has been long in the making.

“I had this idea about 10 years ago when we did a live concert at Bristol Motor Speedway,” says Rudy. “The promoter told me thousands of fans tuned in online and it gave me the idea for Gatlin Brothers ‘Fan Favorites.'”

The brothers plan to perform various songs that they recorded over the course of their career— hit songs as well as cuts that were included on previous albums that aren’t normally performed at a live Gatlin Brothers show.

“We’ll sing songs that we don’t usually have time to do at our concerts, but often get requests for,” explains Rudy. “But we’ll be sure to sing ‘All the Gold in California’ just like The Oak Ridge Boys would never do a concert without ‘Elvira.'”

LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS

Tickets go on-sale Friday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m./CT. Pricing: $56 for theatre seating and $20 for live streaming.

Patrons along with the theatre staff will be required to wear cloth face coverings while in the theatre and seating capacity will be limited to achieve social distancing safety measures. In an effort to provide a contact-free experience, tickets for each show will need to be purchased in advance at franklintheatre.com. All seating will be done with respect to social distancing guidelines. Contact-free purchases can be made from the theatre’s concession stand.

About Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers

LEGENDARY GATLIN BROTHERS TEAM WITH TIME LIFE® FOR DIGITAL MULTI-ALBUM RELEASE

Nashville, Tenn. (April 28, 2020) — GRAMMY® Award-winning Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers are spotlighting some of their most powerful recordings by joining forces with Time Life®. The legendary trio has generated an expansive collection of albums and iconic hits during their 65-year storied career. Many of the recordings which were previously unavailable on digital platforms have been released through a new recording and distribution agreement with Time Life®.

Four of their acclaimed albums — Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers – Family Gospel Favorites, The Gatlin Brothers – Sincerely, Your Ticket to Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, and Larry Gatlin – In My Life — are now available on Spotify and other music streaming services, showcasing the masterful songwriting and depth behind their continued success.

With the launching of this project and dedication to their multi-generational fans, the Gatlin Brothers are showing no signs of stopping the music.

“Brother Steve, Brother Rudy and I love to sing our music for you folks. We’ve been singing together for 65 years and it never gets old,” says Larry Gatlin. “As long as you will keep listenin,’ we’ll keep singin.’ We hope you like the songs in this collection. Keep the faith.”

“It’s an honor to be working with Larry, Steve and Rudy and to bring these recordings to their fans,” notes Mike Jason, Time Life®’s Senior VP, Time Entertainment. “We’re excited to deliver more of their music to the world.”

The newly-released digital material includes many of the trio’s hit songs including “All the Gold in California,” “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You,” “I Don’t Wanna Cry,” “Night Time Magic,” as well as classic gospel tunes such as “Amazing Grace,” “Rock of Ages,” “It Is Well With My Soul,” and “I’ll Fly Away.”

Time Life® is planning to release additional material from the Gatlins in the coming months.

Spotify Listening Links:

Your Ticket to Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers: https://smarturl.it/cw0es9

Larry Gatlin – In My Life: https://smarturl.it/snwcl6

The Gatlin Brothers – Sincerely: http://smarturl.it/ok4p0j

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers – Family Gospel Favorites: https://smarturl.it/pwrrgl

Photo ID Left to Right: Steve Gatlin, Larry Gatlin, Rudy Gatlin
Photo Credit: Jim McGuire

About Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers

Bill Bailey’s 2020 Winter Gospel Music Convention

Bill Bailey’s 2020 Winter Gospel Music Convention will be held Monday-Saturday, February 3-8, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.  Over 40 of gospel music’s top artists will be appearing throughout the week – including special guest artist, Larry, Steve, & Rudy – the GATLIN BROTHERS, along with the BOOTH BROTHERS, HOPPERS, GREATER VISION, ISAACS, TRIUMPHANT QUARTET, LYNDA RANDLE, LEGACY FIVE, PERRYS, GOLD CITY, KINGSMEN, JOSEPH HABEDANK, KAREN PECK & NEW RIVER, INSPIRATIONS, and many others!

Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers

This event is recognized as the largest southern gospel concert event in the nation during the winter.  This year’s event also marks Bill Bailey’s 34^th anniversary promoting southern gospel concerts throughout the United States.

LARRY GATLIN ELECTED TO NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FA

Larry Gatlin

Nashville, Tenn. (August 7, 2019) — Wednesday morning in Nashville, GRAMMY® Award-winning country music legend Larry Gatlin was announced as a 2019 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Gatlin, who’s been performing with brothers Steve and Rudy (collectively known as Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers) for more than 60 years, holds one of the most prolific songwriting résumés in all of country music.

“I’ve had a grin on my face since I got the good news,” says Gatlin. “I feel kinda like I’ve fathered a child here in my golden years. I’m humbled and grateful to be honored by my peers in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.”

Over the course of his career, Gatlin has self-penned hundreds of songs, including seven No. 1 hits for the Gatlin Brothers: “All the Gold in California,” “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You),” “Broken Lady,” “Statues Without Hearts,” “I Don’t Wanna Cry,” “Night Time Magic,” and “I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love.”

His songs have been recorded by many household names including Elvis Presley, Barry Gibb, Glen Campbell, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Dottie West, and Roy Orbison.

He appears on several “best of” songwriter lists. With 35 songs, he’s currently tied at No. 4 with Tom T. Hall for the most self-penned: 40 Billboard hits as a country artist. The pair follow Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins, and Hank Williams Jr.

Larry Gatlin

Gatlin will be inducted in the Veteran Songwriter/Artist category. Additional 2019 inductees include Sharon Vaughn in the Veteran Songwriter category, Marcus Hummon, Kostas Lazarides and Rivers Rutherford in the Songwriter category, and Dwight Yoakam in the Songwriter/Artist category.

A formal induction ceremony will take place on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Music City Center in Nashville.

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers

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 60+ years of music, the brothers continue to perform nearly 100 live concert dates each year.

For more information on Larry Gatlin,   go here. gatlinbrothers.com

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LARRY GATLIN REACTS TO PASSING OF LONGTIME FRIEND, PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH

The Gatlin Brothers with George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush at the
former president’s inauguration (1989)
(Pictured left to right: Larry Gatlin, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Rudy Gatlin, Steve Gatlin)

Nashville, Tenn. (December 1, 2018) – This morning, Larry Gatlin of legendary country music group Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, released the following statement on the passing of former United States president, George H.W. Bush:

“I first met president George H.W. Bush in 1964 when Steve, Rudy and I sang for his congressional run. He lost. Later when he became vice-president, I walked up to him in the White House to say hello. He stuck out his hand and said, ‘Hey Larry Gatlin… you’re one of those little snotty nose kids who sang for my campaign in Odessa in 1964.’ I said, ‘Yessir, I am.’ He said, ‘It worked out better this time. We won!’ Rest in peace, old friend.” -Larry Gatlin

The Gatlin Brothers became close friends of the former president, performing on his behalf on the campaign trail, at his inauguration in 1989, and multiple times at the White House and the historic Ford Theatre in Washington D.C.

Bush passed away on Friday, November 30. He was 94.

Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers

About Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers

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 63 years of music, the brothers continue to perform nearly 100 live concert dates each year.

For more information on the Gatlin Brothers, visit gatlinbrothers.com.

APRIL POTTER AGENCY ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF LARRY GATLIN AND THE GATLIN BROTHERS AND ALL GATLIN ENTITIES TO THE AGENCY FOR BOOKING

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers

NASHVILLE, TN – April Potter Holleman, President of April Potter Agency proudly announces that APA will be representing all Gospel, Christian and Inspirational dates on Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers and all Gatlin entities including Larry Gatlin, Steve Gatlin and Rudy Gatlin solo dates and the Gatlin Brothers (Steve and Rudy) dates effective immediately.

GAITHER HARMONY SHOWCASE ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 2013 NATIONAL QUARTET CONVENTION

Louisville, KY – With less than one week before the kick-off of the 2013 National Quartet Convention, the city of Louisville is gearing up to host the annual Convention for the final year. After 20 years of calling Louisville home, the NQC says goodbye this year, but not before the finest Christian recording artists and noted speakers converge upon the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center for one final time, September 8 through 14.

LARRY GATLIN ADDED TO PERFORMER LINEUP AT TEXAS HERITAGE SONGWRITERS’ HALL OF FAME AWARDS SHOW

Nashville, Tenn. (February 27, 2013) – Country music legend LARRY GATLIN will perform this weekend at the 8^th Annual Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame Awards Show.  The event takes place on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin, Texas.

“Texas is my home, Nashville is my home away from home,” says Gatlin.  “Eight years ago I was voted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame and was then and am now very humbled by that great honor.”

Each year, the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association (TxHSA) honors songwriters during a live Awards Show and induction ceremony—the Hall of Fame inductees are those who embody and celebrate the unique history and culture of Texas through their songwriting. This year’s roster includes legendary artists Ronnie Dunn, Sonny Curtis and Roger Miller.

Gatlin notes, “This year’s inductees, Sonny Curtis, Ronnie Dunn and one of my mentors and my great friend, the late Roger Miller, will feel the same way I felt when inducted.  Congrats fellars, and welcome to our happy little band.”

Honorees Dunn and Curtis will offer a featured performance after accepting their awards. Plus, Jack Ingram will open the show; Gatlin, a TxHSA Hall of Famer, will perform; and country music superstar Toby Keith will deliver a special performance in honor of one of his most loved songwriters of all time, Roger Miller.

This event brings together past Hall of Fame inductees and honors those whose contributions allow Texas songwriters to continue doing what they do best. Every year at the Hall of Fame Awards show, one person is recognized for their support of the songwriting community with The Darrell K. Royal Patron Award. This year’s recipient is the late Robin Ratliff Shivers, Founder of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), longtime philanthropist and enduring supporter of the music community in Austin.

Sunday’s Hall of Fame Awards Show will close out TxHSA’s weekend-long Homecoming celebration, which takes place March 2-3, 2013, and is packed with performances from past inductees, Grammy award nominees and recipients, and renowned songwriters and recording artists.

On Saturday evening, TxHSA will host the Darrell K Royal Songwriters’ Homecoming—a VIP/sponsor party at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum—where Chris Stapleton, Scotty Emerick and Mac McAnally will take the stage for an intimate acoustic performance.

To purchase tickets to the 8th Annual Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame Awards Show, visit www.ACL-Live.com.

About Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers

The close family harmonies of Larry, Rudy and Steve Gatlin gave the trio a signature sound that led to country classics like “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer To You).” The brothers won a GRAMMY Award for their 1976 breakthrough hit, “Broken Lady,” and reached #1 with “I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love” two years later. 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, also a talented songwriter who composed all of the group’s singles. To date, the brothers hold 36 Top 40 Hits to their credit.

For more information on Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, visit www.gatlinbrothers.com.

About Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association:

Founded in 2005 by 6^th-generation Texan Terry Boothe, the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association (TxHSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating Texas songwriters who have played an important role in defining and interpreting Texas’ distinctive culture. Since 2006, TxHSA has been producing an annual public event, the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards Show, which serves as an induction ceremony for that year’s honorees. In addition, TxHSA is involved with both the Center for Texas Music History and the Southwestern Writer’s Collection at Texas State University in supporting young songwriters and further protecting the State’s musical heritage. TxHSA regularly donates a portion of its proceeds to organizations that support Texas musicians and songwriters, including the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM).

For more information, visit www.TexasHeritageSongwriters.com.