Gary Burr, born in 1952 in Meriden, Connecticut, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer primarily known for his work in country music. His breakthrough came with "Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me", a Top 10 hit released by Juice Newton in 1982. Burr joined Pure Prairie League from 1984 to 1985 following Vince Gill’s departure and later moved to Nashville to focus on songwriting. He has written and co-written numerous hits for artists such as The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Patty Loveless, and others. Notable songs include "The Time Machine" by Collin Raye and "Wrong Again" by Mindy McCready. Burr's production credits include Disney Records' The Best of Country Sing the Best of Disney and Olivia Newton-John’s Back with a Heart. He is also a member of the country music trio Blue Sky Riders, which includes Kenny Loggins and Georgia Middleman.
