About Gayla Earlene
Gayla Earlene was raised in the small town of Inola, OK. As an only child she had a very close relationship with her parents who provided a Christian home. At the age of 11, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior.
Her dad sang and played guitar and was a huge fan of Hank Williams. Her dad's influence played a big part in her love for music and Hank is still her all time favorite songwriter and singer. It was during these early years, that she began writing poetry that soon became songwriting. She began her professional singing career at age 16.
Gayla met her husband, Gene while in the music business and they have spent their years together in both country and inspirational. While in country music, they performed alongside many known personalities such as, Roy Clark, Freddy Fender, Minnie Pearl, Johnny Russell, Billy Parker, Hank Thompson, Mel Tillis, and many others. While in the inspirational industry they have performed with the likes of Colin Raye, Connie Smith, Jack Greene, Linda Davis, Freddie Hart, John Berry, Crystal Gayle, Marty Raybon and others.
They have been guests on many radio and TV shows and have been featured in various newspapers and magazines. Their music is being played throughout Europe, Australia and Africa as well as the USA. Their travels extend all over the US playing in various venues.
Gayla and Gene have had the distinct opportunity to perform on the Grand Ole Opry as well as the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and have taken part during Fan Fair week where they enjoy meeting many fans and having the opportunity to share Christian Country Music to thousands.
After the CCMA Awards Show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Gayla
poses with some of the Industry's greats after receiving the Female Vocalist
of the Year award. Click to see the moment as Shane Minor presents Gayla
with her award during the nation-wide live broadcast. PHOTOGRAPHS © 1999 - TONY ROLLO / TSE NETWORKS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Gayla has recorded a number of albums with husband Gene as the producer and steel guitarist. Gayla's cousin and friend, the late Randy Hardison, co-produced and was the drummer on her first six albums.
Gayla's recordings have produced numerous #1 songs on the Christian Country charts and she says that only through the blessings of God has this been made possible. Gayla's goal is to bring Christian Country music to the place where it is woven into the fabric of Country music. It has a very positive, important message that needs to be shared to a lost and dying world.
