Lorrie Morgan Headlines 2024 Gate City Music Fest

The 9th Annual Gate City Music Festival in Raton will be highlighted by the Sunday, September 1 concert at the Shuler Theater featuring Lorrie Morgan.

A 4-time Country Female Vocalist of the Year, she was the youngest person to ever become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Joining in on the night’s festivities will be Gate City founding members Crystal and Will Yates along with local favorite Colfax Reunion and a special surprise guest.

Tickets are $50 General Admission and available at the Old Pass Gallery at 245 S. 1st St or online at www.gatecitymusicfestival.com.

Presented by Raton MainStreet the weekend of August 31 and September 1.

Free Music on Historic First Street on Saturday includeincludes: THE NATHANIEL KRANTZ BAND, SECOND HAND, SISTER MARY MAYHEM and CAPPTON REID which will entertain for the Free Street Dance, beginning at 9 pm.

Sunday, Sept. 1 Free Music on First Street includes Gonzalo and his band performing from noon till 5 pm., followed by the Shuler Concert at 7 pm.

Food, fun, vendors and the McDonalds KidZone will be on First Street. For more information go to: www.ExploreRaton.com

Loretta Lynn Morgan was born to make music. Barely a teenager when she made her first, and everlasting, impression on country music fans, its legends and the community, Lorrie Morgan, a child of the Opry, staked her claim as being one of the youngest to have made his/her debut at the Mother Church of Country. Taking center stage at the Grand Ole Opry, alongside her father, George Morgan, young Miss Morgan performed her rendition of “Paper Roses.” –Lorrie Morgan, however, was no “imitation,” she was as pure and authentic as a freshwater pearl.

Three short years later, after her dad’s passing, Lorrie became a road warrior to launch her own career, touring with her father’s band. Walking in her father’s footsteps, she kept his memory alive while winning countless fans encroaching her rights to become a front-and-center entertainer. Applauded for her talents and commitment to country music and her heritage, Lorrie made history of her own when she became a lifetime member of the Grand Ole Opry at the age of twenty-four; Lorrie was the youngest person ever to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Lorrie inked her first recording contract in 1988. As an RCA recording artist, and later on the roster of its sister label, BNA, Lorrie made her mark with what have now become timeless country standards, “Five Minutes,” “Something In Red,” “Watch Me” and “What Part Of No” to establish her place as a bright and shining country star—a modern woman making country music history.

A singer, songwriter, worldwide entertainer on the performing and theatrical stage, a producer, duet partner, wife, mother and now, a grandmother, Lorrie Morgan the songstress has sold over six million records and a trophy room adorned with reminders of gold and platinum successes (including fourteen top ten hits, twelve recorded albums and four Female Vocalist of the Year awards). Her duet partners have included the likes of Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams and The Beach Boys. She’s performed on Broadway and abroad.

Lorrie’s life story and decorated career attracted the executives of ANR Records. Lorrie is pleased to introduce her documentary entitled Beyond the Interview: Lorrie Morgan (from ANR Records) which includes up-close, intimate conversations with Lorrie who shares stories of her childhood and growing up backstage at the Grand Ole Opry; she reveals her road to stardom and discusses with candor her much publicized personal life (including her marriage to and the death of country legend Keith Whitley). Filmed, in part, at Lorrie’s home, the piece is a candid look behind the scenes of Lorrie’s life and career and features special appearances by family, friends and industry peers, some of the folks Lorrie has “moved” in his/her life as well as Lorrie’s all-time personal musical favorites.

Like a freshwater pearl, Lorrie Morgan is a natural gem that shines in a palette of colors. Her music, her life, her heart–black, white, lavender or pink, the overtones reflect her light.