Distinctions

Distinctions

Considered most (radio) played, non-North-American-born, country artist in the world prior to Keith Urban.
Represented USA in the fifth (1989) and sixth (1990) International Country Music Festival in Budapest, Hungary with Emmylou Harris.
Music and production have influenced the likes of Toby Keith, Billy Gillman, Ed Bruce, Charley McLane, T. G. Shepard and others.
Received outstanding reviews from trade magazines including Billboard.
Produced former presidential candidate Bob Dole’s niece, Michelle Bealoux.

Honors/Awards

“Entertainer of the Year”, (State Fair of Oklahoma - 1986).
Recognized as artist and producer in “Opryland’s Country Music Calendar”, (Ed Gaylord Productions, Random House Publisher - 1995)

Achievements

Five nationally-charted records, including regional top 10 hits.
International Christmas hit CD. (2000)
Has written a soon to be released book (early 2005) on the country music industry.
Music promotion for the automotive industry.
Radio talk show host.
PBS television producer.
“Gabriel’s Greatest Hits” CD released in Denmark. (1990)