Gene Watson's Peers: Amber Digby
Gene Watson's peers within the country music industry
believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much
so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' - and
rightly so!
All of Gene's Peers who were contacted in 2007 were most gracious with their
time & words. It is here, within this special part of gene-watson.com, that
you have an opportunity to read a quote from
Amber Digby, which she submitted to
this site on Wednesday 30 May 2007.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Amber Digby who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online
'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.
Amber Digby
This quote was submitted on Wednesday 30 May 2007
'Gene has one of the most distinctive & purest voices
in country music. He is the consummate entertainer.
I've had the pleasure of working with him & had first-hand experience
witnessing his showmanship & professionalism.
Check out his schedule & you'll see that he's still one of the most popular
singers in our music'.
Thank you, Amber Digby, for your
support of Gene Watson.
About Amber Digby...
Amber Digby was born & raised in
Nashville. Her parents worked in the music industry; her mother sang harmony
with Connie Smith & her father played bass for Loretta Lynn for almost
twenty years.
Amber started performing with bands in clubs when she was 15. In 1997, she
performed at the Tulsa Bluegrass Festival & in 1998 she sang at the Iowa
State Rodeo.
It was also in 1998 that Amber recorded a 4-track demo in Branson, Missouri.
The demo featured musicians from Moe Bandy & Mel
Tillis' road shows & was produced by her stepfather & famed steel guitar
player Dicky Overbey.
Amber Digby's first album, 'Music from the Honky Tonks', was recorded in
Austin, Texas & was released in 2002. The album was co-produced by Amber &
Justin Trevino & led to international tours of Sweden, Slovenia & Australia.
Amber's 'Here Comes the Teardrops' album was recorded at Justin Trevino's
studio in Martindale, Texas & was released by Heart of Texas Records in June
2006. Artists/musicians involved in the recording of the album included
Justin Trevino, Jake Hooker, Dicky Overbey, Bobby
Flores, Dave Biller & Leona Williams.
It was also in 2006 that Amber Digby was nominated as the Female Vocalist of
the Year by the Academy of Western Artists.
Amber Digby has also worked on recording sessions with
Norma Jean, Leona
Williams, Justin Trevino & Jake Hooker.
In 2008, Amber Digby's 'Passion, Pride & What Might Have Been' was released
& immediately received rave reviews. The project features her band
members & debuts Digby’s talents as a producer, where she co-produced with
Justin Trevino.
Although her success would appear to have sprung up overnight, this is not
so.
Amber Digby comes from a musical family. Both her parents have been in
country music for decades: her mother Dee was a harmony singer with
Connie Smith & her father Dennis Digby played
bass for Loretta Lynn for almost twenty years.
Amber Digby's uncle is legendary entertainer
Darrell McCall. Her
stepfather, Dicky Overbey, is considered a steel guitar legend & has played
with, amongst others, Faron Young RIP, Connie Smith,
Hank Williams Junior, Ronnie Milsap & Johnny Bush.
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