Nashville, Tenn. (April 22, 2015) – Country music legend Larry Gatlin is returning to host a second year of 650 AM WSM’s “Gospel According To Gatlin.”
This year’s edition of Gatlin’s radio show will broadcast live from Nashville’s George Jones Museumevery Thursday night at 9 PM CT. This year’s first show kicks off this Thursday evening, April 23, immediately following the live broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry’s “Opry Country Classics,” also hosted by Gatlin.
“I can’t believe they’re lettin’ me come back for another year but I sure am happy about it,” says Gatlin. “And that’s the ‘Gospel According to Gatlin.'”
Each week, Gatlin promises to entertain listeners with in-depth interviews and acoustic performances from special guests. This week’s guests include country legend T.G. Sheppard and newcomer Janelle Arthur.
“The Gospel According to Gatlin” is an hour of the best country music from the past to the present. Country fans can catch the show live on 650 AM WSM or stream live at wsmonline.com.
About Larry Gatlin
Larry Gatlin’s career accomplishments include more than 30 Top 40 Hits, a GRAMMY® Award and a starring role on Broadway. The close family harmonies of Larry, Rudy and Steve Gatlin, better known as Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, gave 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 “I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love” soon after. 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. Gatlin has written songs that were later recorded by Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and more. In 2015, the Gatlin Brothers are celebrating their 60th anniversary as a singing trio.
For more information on Larry Gatlin, visit www.gatlinbrothers.com.
About 650 AM WSM
650 AM WSM’s first official broadcast day was October 5, 1925. The station is the radio home of the Grand Ole Opry, which has been broadcast live over the airwaves since its inception. 650 AM WSM is owned by Ryman Hospitalities (NYSE: RHP). A weekly listing of all 650 AM WSM programming is available at wsmonline.com.