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Artist
Gary Morris
12+ albums
countrycdbabyMy Country Selection80s country
about
Gary Morris (born December 7, 1948) is an American country music singer and theater actor. Enjoying a string of 'countrypolitan' hit songs throughout the 80s, he's best known for the 1983 ballad "Wind Beneath My Wings" as well as for his famous role in the critically acclaimed 'Les Misérables' musical, with Morris playing Jean Valjean for many years on stage and also starring in its internationally popular 1989 soundtrack album. He's been successful in other acting gigs as well. Gary Morris was born as Gary Gwyn Morris in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1948. He had two siblings, a twin sister and a younger brother. Even though Morris has become best-known for pop-oriented hits, he was descended from a long line of traditional country singers who sang twang-heavy, roots-inspired country as well as gospel music. While in the third grade, Morris and his sister won a talent show contest by singing their rendition of the Rosemary Clooney gem "This Old House". Morris was very athletic in high school and played four sports there, leading to a scholarship with Cisco Junior College in Texas. Around the same time, however, music began to utterly fascinate Morris. Rather than play sports, he decided instead to move to Colorado and try making a career out of performing. He and two friends formed a trio and began singing. When the band asked a Colorado Springs bartender if they could get up on the bandstand and perform a few songs, the audience's response (and tips) convinced Morris to put his
top songs
albums
Why Lady Why
Hits
Greatest Hits Vol. II
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Les Misérables Highlights - International Cast Recording
Gary Morris
Rhino Hi-Five: Gary Morris
Bring Him Home & Other Prayers
Plain Brown Wrapper
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Les Miserables [Complete Symphonic Recording Highlights]
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Les Miserables-Complete Symphonic Recording [Disc 1]
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Single Man
Faded Blue