Gene Watson Peer's Quote from Monty Holmes: March 2010
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 2010 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 Monty Holmes, which he submitted to this site on Thursday 18 March 2010.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Monty Holmes who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.
Dirk Johnson, Gene Watson and Monty Holmes backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Tuesday 25 August 2009
Monty Holmes
This quote was submitted on Thursday 18 March 2010.
'To be considered a 'peer' of Gene Watson is truly an honour!
I've been a huge fan since day one and I think Gene should have been inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame long ago!
He's what country music is all about!'
Thank you, Monty Holmes, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Monty Holmes...
Monty Holmes is a Texan singer/songwriter whose love of traditional country music was instilled in him as a child.
Growing up in Lubbock, Texas where he was born on Tuesday 9 August 1960, Monty Holmes' grandfather, who played fiddle, guitar and piano, exposed him to his record collection and artists like Jimmie Rodgers (8 September 1897 - Friday 26 May 1933). As a young adult, Monty Holmes formed a band and moved to Austin, where he recorded the song 'In The Arms Of A Beautiful Woman' and earned a regional hit.
From there, it was on to Nashville and work as a staff songwriter and singer on demo recordings. Through his demo work, Monty Holmes quickly gained a reputation for his voice.
Monty Holmes penned several songs for George Strait, including 'I Know That She Still Loves Me' and the Billboard Top Ten hit 'When Did You Stop Loving Me', as well as 'What I Do The Best' for John Michael Montgomery and 'Never Again, Again' for Lee Ann Womack.
In 1998, Monty Holmes signed a recording deal as an artist with upstart label Bang II Records and saw the release of his debut album, 'All I Ever Wanted' (Bang II Records, 1998).
When Bang II Records folded, Monty Holmes joined forces with a group of seasoned road and studio players, including drummer Jeff Hale, bass player Charlie Harrison and guitarist Billy Hillman in the honky tonk outfit The Pythons; the group released the album 'Real Thing' in 2002 to positive reviews.
George Strait recorded Monty Holmes' 'All Of Me (Loves All Of You)' (co-written with Kim Williams and L. David Lewis) and included the track on 'Holding My Own' (MCA Records, 1992).
George Strait recorded Monty Holmes' 'When Did You Stop Loving Me' (co-written with Donny Kees) and included the track on (the soundtrack album) 'Pure Country' (MCA Records, 1992); the track reached No.6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart in 1993.
James Bonamy recorded Monty Holmes' 'Dog On A Toolbox' (co-written with Gerry House) and included the track on 'What I Live To Do' (Epic Records, 1996).
George Strait recorded Monty Holmes' 'I Know She Still Loves Me' and included the track on 'Strait Out Of The Box' (MCA Records, 1995); the track reached No.5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart in March 1996.
John Michael Montgomery recorded Monty Holmes' 'What I Do The Best' (co-written with Michael Huffman and Donny Kees) and included the track on 'What I Do The Best' (Atlantic Records, 1996).
Lee Ann Womack recorded Monty Holmes' 'Never Again, Again' (co-written with Barbie Isham) and included the track on 'Lee Ann Womack' (Decca Records, 1997); the track reached No.23 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart in 1997.
Clay Walker recorded Monty Holmes' 'I Need A Margarita' (co-written with Dana Hunt Oglesby and Tony Mullins) and included the track on Rumor Has It' (Giant Records, 1997).
Neal McCoy recorded Monty Holmes' 'Basic Goodbye' (co-written with Devan O'Day) and included the track on 'Be Good At It' (Atlantic Records, 1997).
Gene Watson recorded Monty Holmes' 'This Circus That You Call A Rodeo' (co-written with Eddy Raven and Michael Huffman) and included the track on 'From The Heart' (RMG Records, 2001).
George Strait recorded Monty Holmes' 'Oh, What A Perfect Day' (co-written with Buddy Brock and Jeff Silvey) and included the track on 'Somewhere Down In Texas' (MCA Records, 2005).
George Strait recorded Monty Holmes' 'Troubadour' (co-written with Leslie Satcher) and included the track on 'Troubadour' (MCA Records, 2008); the track reached No.7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart in 2008.
George Strait recorded Monty Holmes' 'House Of Cash' (co-written with Leslie Satcher) and included the track on 'Troubadour' (MCA Records, 2008); the track was a duet with Patty Loveless.
Gene Watson and Rhonda Vincent recorded Monty Holmes' 'Staying Together' (co-written with Jerry Salley); the track was included on Gene Watson's 'A Taste of the Truth' (Shanachie Records, 2009).
Sunny Sweeney recorded Monty Holmes' 'Drink Myself Single' (co-written with Sunny Sweeney) and included the track on 'Concrete' (Republic Nashville Records, 2011); the track reached No.36 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart in 2011.
Dirk Johnson, Gene Watson and Monty Holmes backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Tuesday 25 August 2009