Gene Watson's Peers: Bruce Burch
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 2006 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
Bruce Burch, which he
submitted to this site on Thursday 30 November 2006.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Bruce Burch who has
made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of
a Lone Star Hero'.
Bruce Burch
This quote was submitted on Thursday 30 November 2006
'To have one of my songs, 'I catch myself', recorded by
Gene Watson was truly a highlight in my song-writing career.
Gene's voice has always been one of those voices that when you heard it you
knew it...like an old friend you have always known...and will never forget'.
Thank you, Bruce Burch,
for your support of Gene Watson.
About Bruce Burch...
Bruce Burch is a native
of Gainesville, Georgia & has had the privilege of having one of his
compositions ('Rumor has it') recorded by Reba McEntire, which reached No.1
on the Billboard country music singles chart.
Bruce has also had the honour of having his songs recorded by artists of the
calibre of Faith Hill, T. Graham Brown, George
Jones, Aaron Tippin, Barbara Mandrell,
Wayne Newton, Collin Raye, Oak Ridge Boys, Billy Joe Royal & John
Anderson.
As well as being a legendary song-writer within the country music genre,
Bruce was also the Creative Director at EMI Music Publishing for seven years
& was Vice President of the publishing division at Sho-Bud Music Inc.
Bruce Burch is the Administrative Director of the UGA Music Business
Certificate program at the
Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.
Gene Watson recorded Bruce Burch's 'I catch myself' & included the track on
'At Last' (Warner Bros. Records, 1991); Gene also
re-recorded the song & included it on 'Gene
Watson: Then & Now' (Koch Records Nashville, 2005).
Visit Bruce Burch's
Official MySpace Site
Terry College of Business
at the University of Georgia