Larry Galla

Larry Galla

• 1972-1975 KNRO-FM, Conroe (on-air / production)
• 1975-1980 KIKR-AM, Conroe (on-air / production)
• 1978-1980 KIKK-FM & AM, Houston (part-time on-air)
• 1980-1996 KIKK-AM, Houston (on-air / production)
• 1996-1998 Produced Syndicated Radio Show “Country Gold”. Commercial voice work for various radio stations.
• 1998-Present KVST-FM, Conroe (on-air / production)

Career Highlights:

Awards:

• “Best Produced Station Promo – Small Market (TAB – 1974)
• “Favorite DJ” – Pasadena Country Magazine 1998 Listener Poll
• “Appreciation Plus” National Kidney Foundation 1994
• “Feature Article” Houston Chronicle 1994
• “Nominated” Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2005

In-Studio Interviews:

• Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, Ralph Emory and Emmylou Harris (1987-1991)

On-Air Spokesman:

• National Kidney Foundation (1984-1986)

Master of Ceremonies:

• The “History of Western Swing” Miller Outdoor Theater, PBS-TV special
• ESPN-TV’s tribute to Western Swing, Gilley’s
• Johnny Cash Show (1987), Arena Theater
• Ray Price Show (1998), Arena Theater
• Faron Young / Buck Owens / Dwight Yoakum “On Tour” (1989), Sam Houston Coliseum
• Weekly host of : “Thursday Night Classics” (1985-1986)
• Ernest Tubb Show (twice) (20th Century Cowboy)
• The Grand Ol’ Opry 60th Anniversary Tour” (1989), Pasadena Convention Center

On-Stage Intros:

• More than two dozen country music acts including George Strait, Ronnie Milsap, Merle Haggard & Brenda Lee

Miscellaneous:

• Assistant Music Coordinator for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Fireworks display (1985-1989)

Personal:

• VietNam Combat Veteran (1969-70)

Just for fun…

Five people who most influenced his radio career:

• Steve Lundy
• Johnny Carson
• George Carlin
• Dizzy Dean
• Goofy

Favorite Country Artists:

• Hank Williams
• Merle Haggard
• Carl Smith
• Marty Robbins

Favorite New Country Artists:

• George Strait
• Alan Jackson
• Ricky Skaggs
• Joe Nichols
• Mandy Barnett

Favorite Texas Country Artists:

• Cory Morrow
• Jerry Jeff Walker
• Owen Temple
• Gary P. Nunn
• Billy Jo Shaver

Favorite Country Songs:

• I Can’t Help It – Hank Williams
• The Other Woman – Ray Price
• I Over Looked an Orchid – Carl Smith
• Man Walks Among Us – Marty Robbins
• You Belong to Me – Patsy Cline

Favorite vacation spot:

• Canyon Lake

Favorite pair of shoes:

• Elephant Boots

Favorite color:

• Blue