Gary Morris, born Gary Gwyn Morris on December 7, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas, is an American singer. He began his music career after performing at a Colorado Springs nightclub. In the early 1970s, he sang in Denver nightclubs and wrote commercial jingles for Frontier Airlines. His breakthrough came when Nashville producer Norro Wilson signed him to Warner Bros. Records in 1980. Morris' first top 40 hit was "Headed for a Heartache" (1981), followed by several top 15 singles. His 1983 album Why Lady Why featured the ballad "The Wind Beneath My Wings", which became one of his most recognized songs. Morris achieved five Number 1 country hits, including "Baby Bye Bye" (1985) and "I'll Never Stop Loving You" (1986). He also collaborated with artists like Lynn Anderson and Crystal Gayle on successful duets. In the late 1980s, Morris transitioned into acting, starring in Broadway productions such as Les Misérables.
