Larry Gatlin

Larry Gatlin is known for his rich falsetto singing style and for the unique pop-inflected songs he wrote and recorded in the 1970s and 1980s. Some of Gatlin\'s biggest 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 "Talkin\' to the Moon". During this time, country music trended heavily towards slick pop music arrangements in a style that came to be known as Countrypolitan.[not verified in body] Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers came to prominence and enjoyed their greatest success during this period with hit singles that showcased the brothers\' three-part harmonies and Larry\'s poetic lyrics.\n', '

Gatlin was born in Seminole in Gaines County, Texas, next to the New Mexico border. His father was an oilfield worker, and the family lived in several locations while he was a youth, including…