Gene Watson Peer's Quote from Candi Carpenter: October 2006
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 Watson's Peers who were contacted during 2006 were most gracious with their time and words. It is here, within this special part of the Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Candi Carpenter, which she submitted to this site on Thursday 5 October 2006.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Candi Carpenter who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.
Candi Carpenter
This quote was submitted on Thursday 5 October 2006.
'Gene Watson is a singer's singer; I appreciate the real deal'.
Thank you, Candi Carpenter, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Candi Carpenter...
Candi Carpenter was born in Lansing, Michigan in November 1986 and has very much made Nashville her home, where she has performed with a star-studded list of country music greats.
Jack Greene (Tuesday 7 January 1930 - Thursday 15 March 2013), Grand Ole Opry legend and multiple Country Music Association (CMA) Award-winner, included Candi Carpenter on his 'Yesterday And Today Show' in the years from 2003. When Jack Greene (Tuesday 7 January 1930 - Thursday 15 March 2013) and Candi Carpenter toured together, fans were afforded the opportunity of hearing Jack’s timeless classics, along with Candi's renditions of country music’s beloved standards.
Candi Carpenter's debut album was titled 'Yesterday And Today' and featured Jack Greene (Tuesday 7 January 1930 - Thursday 15 March 2013) as her special guest vocalist.
The star-studded list of country music greats that Candi Carpenter has performed with is quite mouth-watering, and includes the following:
Billy Walker (Monday 14 January 1929 - Sunday 21 May 2006)
Jan Howard
Jack Greene (Tuesday 7 January 1930 - Thursday 15 March 2013)
Cal Smith
George Hamilton IV
Billy Montana
Tommy Overstreet
Billy 'Crash' Craddock
Mel Tillis
Darryl Worley
Bill Anderson
Hal Ketchum
Vince Gill
Paulette Carlson
Dan Seals (Sunday 8 February 1948 - Wednesday 25 March 2009)
Stella Parton
Helen Cornelius
Jeannie Seely
Jim Ed Brown
Jean Shepard
Little Jimmy Dickens
Porter Wagoner (Friday 12 August 1927 - Sunday 28 October 2007)
The Whites
Johnny Rodriguez
Gene Watson
Ken Mellons
T.G. Sheppard
Margo Smith
Becky Hobbs
Chad Brock
Jeff Carson
Billy Joe Royal
Ernie Ashworth (Saturday 15 December 1928 - Monday 2 March 2009)
Johnny Bush
Kelly Lang
Leroy van Dyke
Mel McDaniel (Sunday 6 September 1942 - Thursday 31 March 2011)
Tommy Cash
Barbara Fairchild
Charlie Louvin (Thursday 7 July 1927 - Wednesday 26 January 2011)
Doug Kershaw
Charlie McCoy
John Conlee
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