Gene Watson Peer's Quote from Tommy Alverson: 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 gene-watson.com, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Tommy Alverson, which he submitted to this site on Tuesday 10 October 2006.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Tommy Alverson who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.
Tommy Alverson
This quote was submitted on Tuesday 10 October 2006.
'Sean, I feel honoured you would ask me to do this. Thank you very much. Here goes: As an artist in Texas, I cut my teeth on 'Fourteen Carat Mind' (played it every night), 'Farewell Party' and 'Love In The Hot Afternoon'.
When I heard 'At Last', it was the icing on the cake. Gene is one of those singers when you hear him you know immediately who it is.
I got to play a show with Gene in Mineral Wells, Texas about two years ago and he's still as strong as ever.
What a voice! God Bless Gene Watson!'
Thank you, Tommy Alverson, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Tommy Alverson...
Tommy Alverson has been a dynamic figure on the Texas music scene for many years and is respected by all who meet him. Tommy has a loyal fan base throughout Texas, as well as overseas with his song-writing and soulful performances.
Tommy Alverson has shared the stage with Texas country music legends Willie Nelson, Johnny Bush, Johnny Gimble, Leon Rausch, Jerry Jeff Walker, Clay Blaker, Gary P. Nunn, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Radney Foster and Steven Fromholz, as well as artists regarded as 'the new outlaws' of country music, namely Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Charlie Robison, Cory Morrow, Dale Watson and Jim Lauderdale.
Tommy Alverson's discography includes 'Texas Songs' (a compilation of his first two cassette releases 'From The Heart Of Hill County' and 'Always In My Heart'), 'Live At Ozona' and 'Me On The Jukebox'.
2001 saw the release of 'Alive And Pickin', a set recorded 'live' at the historic Chatauqua Auditorium in Waxahachie, Texas.
In June 2004, Tommy Alverson's 'Heroes And Friends' album was released and featured several guest artists including Rusty Weir, Gary P. Nunn and Leon Rausch.
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