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The Gatlin Brothers performed a wonderful concert on October 3, 2026 at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert, Arizona.
It was a wonderful show. They all looked great and sounded great too.
The Gatlin Brothers Farewell Celebration Tour highlight an emotional, fast-paced walk through their decades-long career, featuring archival video tributes, signature harmonies, and star-studded video messages.
Performances draw from their 18 studio albums and 33 top-40 country hits, including classics like "Broken Lady," "All the Gold in California," and "Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)".
Recent stops—such as their performance at The Grand 1894 Opera House—featured video farewell messages and tributes from country and entertainment icons like Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Lainey Wilson, and Billy Bob Thornton.
After more than seven decades together, the Gatlin Brothers are ready to hang up their hats. The trio from Texas has officially announced that their upcoming tour will be their last.
Initial dates of Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin's Farewell Celebration Tour have been scheduled, with more dates to come. The brothers are leaving the tour's conclusion open-ended, "similar to what The Oak Ridge Boys did recently."
"After much thought and prayer, we have decided that it's time to hit the turn signal, check the rearview mirror, pump the brakes, move over into the right lane, and look for the off-ramp," Larry Gatlin said in a statement.
The Gatlin Brothers Don't Have a Firm Goodbye Date Yet
Luckily for fans, there is still plenty of time and several chances to see the Gatlin Brothers before they officially ride off into the sunset, with farewell tour dates running into the fall, winter, and spring of 2027.
"There is no 'hard date' for all of this, but we're thinking Mayish of '28. In the meantime, we'll be all over America to play and sing our songs for you wonderful people who have supported us for 71 years. Keep the Faith," the statement shared.
So while the brothers have announced a farewell tour, fans shouldn't expect an abrupt end to their live performances. Their current plans could keep them on the road well into 2028.
The Brothers Have Been Singing Together Since 1955
The legendary country and gospel trio began singing together as children in Texas in 1955, long before their 1970s breakthrough. As their name implies, the group consists of three brothers: Larry, Steve, and Rudy. Raised in Texas, the brothers began singing together at church, on local radio and television, and at other events during their childhoods.
In the 1970s, Larry moved to Nashville and launched his career as a songwriter and recording artist. Artists including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Kris Kristofferson, and others eventually recorded his songs. Steve and Rudy moved to Nashville in 1975 after finishing college, initially singing backup with Tammy Wynette. They joined Larry on his recordings, and all three were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1976.
The Gatlin Brothers Found Their Biggest Success in the '70s and '80s
Success came quickly, with Larry's "Broken Lady" winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1976. The brothers officially became Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers in the years that followed, eventually signing with Columbia Records in 1979.
The 1980s ushered in massive chart success for the trio, with hits including "All the Gold in California," "Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)," "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love," "I Don't Wanna Cry," "Statues Without Hearts," and "Love Is Just a Game.
For more information on the Gatlin Brothers and tickets, visit gatlinbrothers.com.
THANKS FOR THE MUSIC GATLIN BROTHERS!
