Larry is known for his rich tenor voice as part of the brothers’ three-part harmonies. His debut solo studio album The Pilgrim was released in 1973. Gatlin released 23 albums over his career and the album Straight Ahead in 1979 reached the Top 10 on the US and Canadian Country charts and was also certified Platinum in the United States. He won a Grammy Award for his song “Broken Lady” in 1977 for Best Country Song and he won Top Male Vocalist of the Year at the from the Academy of Country Music in 1979.