LaDONNA GATLIN
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LaDonna is the perfect fit for ANYONE who wants to bring a FRESH EXPERIENCE to their next event. Whether you want an inspiring keynote presentation, an entertaining concert, or a mixture of both, LaDonna will deliver a program that’s perfect for you.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
TUNE UP YOUR LIFE
LaDonna’s most popular presentation focuses on the wisdom found in the notes of the musical scale: DO-RE-MI-FA-SO-LA-TI-DO.
Weaving her own personal story, music, and humor throughout, this is an unforgettable experience that inspires audiences to achieve their absolute best by embracing these concepts:
- DO Do the right thing
- RE Realize potential
- MI Mind your manners
- FA Failures can become fertilizer
- SO Solutions begin with me
- LA Laugh
- TI Time is valuable…that will bring us back to
- DO Do the right thing
“It was such a pleasure to work with you and listen to you motivate us to “Tune Up Our Lives.” We have heard nothing but praise, and we loved seeing the audience sing along to your presentation. It will be hard to follow you at next year’s event!” – Mercy Health Center
CRAZY ABOUT RECOVERY… My Journey Back from the Brink!
How can a program about mental illness possibly be this much fun?!
LaDonna’s engaging communication style tackles this tough subject and leaves your audience with a song in their heart! A strong voice for mental health, she is passionate about eliminating the stigma of mental illness. In this program, she transparently shares her own personal struggle and ultimate victory over Major Depressive Disorder. She delivers a powerful, yet UPBEAT experience on winning the war over emotional challenges. This is not a “DOWNER”…far from it!
“Great to hear her story and recovery…very entertaining…just plain fun!” – Mental Healthcare Corporations of America
GROWING UP GATLIN… My View from the Church Pew
LaDonna credits her mother, the church pianist, with instilling the love of gospel music into her. This “up-close-and-personal” presentation shows LaDonna “UNPLUGGED.” Her audience feels as if they are literally sitting in her living room as she candidly shares her abiding faith in God and sings the great old hymns of the church. She even takes requests from the audience! Masterfully weaving a tapestry of inspiration, music, and humor, LaDonna captivates the audience with stories of what it was like growing up in this legendary musical family.
Song Selections include standards like:
Victory in Jesus
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Great is Thy Faithfulness
The Old Rugged Cross
Because He lives
CONCERTS
“I’ve often said our little sister is the best singer in the family.” -Larry Gatlin
When your last name is Gatlin, you better be able to SING…and LaDonna certainly delivers on that note!
Whether you want just a concert, or a mixture of music and message, LaDonna can customize the experience for you.
THE SONG IN YOU
Using a powerful combination of popular music, down-home humor and captivating storytelling, LaDonna draws on her phenomenal vocal ability to entertain and engage your audience.
Song selections include:
Everything is Beautiful
Put a Little Love in Your Heart
’70’s Medley
Power of the Dream
Patriotic Medley
Plus bonus songs that are sure to entertain!
THROUGH THE YEARS
Take a walk down memory lane with classic songs from days gone by! This presentation showcases LaDonna’s versatility as a vocalist with a broad musical mix from some of her favorite artists like Tony Bennett, Patsy Cline, Andy Williams, Judy Garland, and so many more.
Song selections include:
Sentimental Journey
Moon River
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Crazy
Over the Rainbow
Young at Heart
What a Wonderful World
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
These not-so-traditional arrangements of some very traditional Christmas favorites will truly put you in the spirit of the season. The title song Christmas Memories (written by LaDonna and her husband, Tim) reminisces about Christmas mornings from her childhood at the Gatlin household.
Song selections include:
Angels We Have Heard On High
Christmas Memories
Go Tell It On the Mountain
Steps
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Joy to the World
Away in a Manger
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Silent Night
A Son A Savior