Oh you one hundred percent did indeed read that correctly my friends, they all three began performing in 1955, and on February 23rd at the Ryman Auditorium they will be honored for 70 years in the music business. This show means a lot to me as a fan and as a recovered addict and an alcoholic. I ardently study entire eras of certain genres, and late 80’s – early 90’s were one of my favorites. I got into the more alt-country and non close pop country for that era. I did not like Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, however in lieu of that I was into the guys like Joe Diffie and Clint Black.
Here in the last few weeks as we transcend into a brand new year, I am elated to see all of these email hitting my inbox about many of these huge package shows coming up. I will be completely honest many of the huge shows are hit or miss for me, but this one…I will say John Berry released a really good live album in 2025, if you get into live albums like I do.
T. Graham Brown still does some mighty fine podcasts, and I spend an insane amount of time soaking up all the knowledge I can about these people, the songs, who wrote them and when. Lorrie Morgan was one of them that released a banger new album last year. I simply do not have enough time to fully support every show that tickles my fancy..cause they ALL DO!
From their publicity :
Known as one of the most iconic acts in country music, The Gatlin Brothers will be spotlighted with a special tribute at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Monday, February 23. The star-studded show will be in celebration of Larry, Steve and Rudy‘s 70th anniversary. It’s a history-making milestone featuring all original members from 1955 when their musical journey began.
Tickets can be found online here: Ryman Tickets
Larry says the legendary trio will be forever thankful for the decades-long support.
“Brother Steve, Brother Rudy, and I are grateful to God for the 70 years we have had making music together,” Larry explains. “We are thankful for our millions of fans all over the world and for the good folks in Nashville who helped us make the music. We’re also grateful to the performers and friends who will be participating in our 70th Anniversary Celebration. Keep the faith.”
Many of the greatest hits recorded by The Gatlin Brothers will be performed during the tribute event. Here’s a peek at the lineup: The Oak Ridge Boys, Big & Rich, Mae Estes, Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown, David Phelps, John Berry, Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Mark Wills, Red Steagall, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang and more, accompanied by Sixwire as the backing band. The evening will also feature special appearances by Gary Sinise and Nancy Jones.
Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.
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. Larry was formally inducted into the prestigious Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in the fall of 2019.
For more information on The Gatlin Brothers, visit gatlinbrothers.com.
