Gene Watson's Peers: Don Henry

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 2004 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 Don Henry, which he submitted to this site on Tuesday 21 September 2004.

Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Don Henry who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.

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Don Henry

Don Henry
This quote was submitted on Tuesday 21 September 2004

'To have a country legend like Gene Watson put his signature voice on one of your songs is truly an honour. He used the version with the first verse recitation that Craig Morris & I rewrote for Ray Charles, but he made it all his own as only Gene can do.

Thank you, Gene. Your voice on one of my songs gives me the country credibility that I never thought I would have'.


Thank you, Don Henry, for your support of Gene Watson.

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About Don Henry...


Don Henry is an Grammy Award-winning songwriter whose songs have been recorded by legends Ray Charles, Patti Page & Conway Twitty, by country crooners Gene Watson, John Conlee & BJ Thomas & by young hit makers such as Blake Shelton, Lonestar & Kathy Mattea.

Don Henry is a veteran in the music business & has wide experience in the world of writing, publishing, producing & engineering. He is an accomplished singer, songwriter & guitarist & has shared the stage with artists such as Steve Earle, Ray Price, Emmylou Harris, Jimmy Webb, Guy Clark, John Prine, Rodney Crowell, Don Williams, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Dan Seals RIP & Nanci Griffith.

Don Henry is widely renowned for his witty songs including 'Harley' & 'Where've you been', both of which were recorded by Kathy Mattea.

Don Henry's debut album, 'Wild in the Backyard', was released on Sony/Epic Records in 1991. He also later recorded a 'live' album (on the American Originals label) at the internationally famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

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John Conlee: 'Highway' (MCA Records, 1984)

John Conlee recorded Don Henry's 'Blue highway' (co-written with John Conlee) & included the track on 'Blue Highway' (MCA Records, 1984)

TG Sheppard: 'TG' (Warner Bros. Records, 1985)

TG Sheppard recorded Don Henry's 'Those eyes' & included the track on 'TG' (Warner Bros. Records, 1985)

Oak Ridge Boys: 'Step On Out' (MCA Records, 1985)

Oak Ridge Boys recorded Don Henry's 'Class reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris) & included the track on 'Step On Out' (MCA Records, 1985)

John Conlee: 'Harmony' (Columbia Records, 1986)

John Conlee recorded Don Henry's 'Class reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris) & included the track on 'Harmony' (Columbia Records, 1986)

Kathy Mattea: 'Untasted Honey' (Mercury Records, 1987)

Kathy Mattea recorded Don Henry's 'As long as I have a heart' & included the track on 'Untasted Honey' (Mercury Records, 1987)

TG Sheppard: 'Crossroads' (Columbia Records, 1988)

TG Sheppard recorded Don Henry's 'The invitation' (co-written with Debbie Franco) & included the track on 'Crossroads' (Columbia Records, 1988)

Conway Twitty: 'Still in Your Dreams' (MCA Records, 1988)

Conway Twitty recorded Don Henry's 'Jenny's souvenirs' (c0-written with Billy Simon) & included the track on 'Still In Your Dreams' (MCA Records, 1988)

Kathy Mattea: 'Willow in the Wind' (Mercury Records, 1989)

Kathy Mattea recorded Don Henry's 'Where've you been' & included the track on 'Willow in the Wind' (Mercury Records, 1989)


Gene Watson: 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992)

Gene Watson recorded Don Henry's 'Class Reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris) & included the track on '
In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1993)

John & Audrey Wiggins: 'John & Audrey Wiggins' (Polygram Records, 1994)

John & Audrey Wiggins recorded Don Henry's 'Has anybody seen Amy?' (co-written with Jon Vezner
) & included the track on 'John & Audrey Wiggins' (Polygram Records, 1994)

Gene Watson: 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997)

Gene Watson recorded Don Henry's 'Class Reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris) & included the track on
'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997)

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