Gene Watson's Peers: Dallas Wayne
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 2005 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
Dallas Wayne, which he submitted to
this site on Monday 21 November 2005.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you'
to
Dallas Wayne who has made a special
contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star
Hero'.
Dallas Wayne
This quote was submitted on Monday 21 November 2005
'It would be an honour to provide a quote about Gene. I
owe a huge debt to Gene Watson, along with
Merle Haggard, George Jones,
Johnny Paycheck & Mel Street. Through his records, he taught me how to sing
country music.
Gene Watson is one of the rare talents that make it sound easy. I guess
that's why I have always been such a huge fan. His way of making you believe
what he's singin' is a rare gift that is lacking in most of the country
music artists today.
From the very beginning with 'Love in the hot afternoon' to 'Farewell party'
& 'Fourteen carat mind', through to the new album 'Then
& Now', he continues to still teach us all what a great singer oughta
be.
Gene, I'm your biggest fan'.
Thank you,
Dallas Wayne, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Dallas Wayne...
Dallas Wayne, who is a native of Springfield, Missouri
began performing professionally in 1975 & by the age of eighteen he had toured throughout the entire US
&
Canada. After moving to Nashville, he further developed his vocal style
singing demos for many of the top publishing houses in the music industry.
While touring Europe in 1991, Dallas forged a deal with Texicalli Records in
Finland & was signed to record an album. One album soon became six &
Dallas decided to move to Scandinavia in 1996, where he was contracted as a
staff writer for Warner/Chappell Music.
After four years living & touring in Europe, Dallas returned to the US & settled in northern California.
Within one month of his return, he
signed a record deal with Hightone Records. In addition to recording two
albums of his own on the Hightone label, Dallas was a part of the honky-tonk
super-group, the Twang Bangers.
Dallas moved to Austin, Texas in early 2003 where he has enjoyed a vibrant
country music scene.
In 2005, Dallas saw the release of his 'I'm your Biggest Fan' album for Koch
Records Nashville, the same record label that released the 'Gene Watson:
Then & Now' album, also in 2005.
Dallas embarked on a new facet of his career in mid-2005 when he joined the
family of on-air personalities in Outlaw Country, channel 63 on SIRIUS
Satellite Radio.
In the Spring of 2006, he added a second radio show to his
already busy schedule when he signed on as DJ & program/music director at
KHYI 95.3 FM in Dallas, Texas. In recognition of Dallas' work at KHYI, the
Academy of Western Artists presented him with a 'Will Rogers Award for
Classic Country Major Market DJ of the Year' for 2006.
Early in 2007, Dallas expanded his time on the air at SIRIUS Satellite
Radio, adding a weekly 'Deep in the Heart of Texas' Saturday night program
in Outlaw Country. By mid-2007, Dallas regrettably gave up his work at KHYI
to focus on his music career & SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Since the
completion of the SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio merger, Dallas can be heard on
the air daily in Outlaw Country as well as at Willie’s Place, the
Texas-based honky-tonk channel.
In addition to his radio career, song-writing & performing around Austin,
Dallas continues to tour the US & Europe.
Visit Dallas Wayne's Official Site