How Can I Keep From Singing?

Rudy Gatlin has experienced great success in the music business - far beyond his wildest imagination. "All I ever wanted to do was sing. I had no idea the impact it was going to have on me and on the lives of others."

Rudy shares his life of making music with his brothers Larry and Steve, from winning their first talent show in Abilene, Texas and singing on local television, to appearing on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, performing their trademark family harmony on hits like "Broken Lady," "Houston" and "All the Gold in California." They also performed at the White House for President Carter, President Reagan and Camp David for President Bush. The brothers recently performed for President George W. Bush at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Rudy also speaks of the other side of "fame and fortune" that he experienced battling alcohol and drug addiction. Through faith in God and a program of recovery he was able to turn his life around. "I thank God everyday for letting me live long enough to get help and for friends and family who loved me through this difficult time."

Through his experiences as an entertainer, Rudy learned the time-honored concepts for success that also must be practiced in the business environment: faith, commitment, perseverance, teamwork and working to the best of one's ability.

Rudy's message challenges and inspires his audiences to reach their full potential and also to recognize the opportunities to help others in their everyday lives. "I've been blessed to be able to do this through music. You have the same opportunity to 'sing your own song' in some way or another and can have a profound effect on someone's life. And when we see people being helped, we will ask, "How Can I Keep From Singing?"