Born in South Florida 70 Years Ago, the Distant Relative of a Folk Hero Who Penned Country Classics for George Strait and Tracy Lawrence

Larry Boone, a singer-songwriter born in Florida, found success in Nashville with multiple charting singles in the late 1980s. He has written hit songs for artists like Kathy Mattea, George Strait, and Lonestar. Boone’s journey to success included busking on street corners and working odd jobs before landing a songwriting job that led to a record deal.