Gene Watson Peer's Quote from Wil Nance: January 2009

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 2009 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 Wil Nance quote, which he submitted to this site on Saturday 24 January 2009.

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

Wil Nance
This quote was submitted on Saturday 24 January 2009.

'I got a song recorded on George Strait's 'Carrying Your Love with Me' record in 1997 (a track called 'Round About Way', which I'd co-written with Steve Dean). I remember calling my Dad, whom I lost three years ago (2006), and he was thrilled that George had recorded one of my songs.

A few years later (in 2001), Gene Watson recorded 'Next To Nothin'; I remember calling my Dad and telling him, and not to take anything away from George Strait, I remember my Dad saying (quote) 'Son, now you've made it! He is truly one of the greatest singers to sing a country song'.

And what an honour to have him sing one of mine! Thank you, Gene Watson!'

Thank you, Wil Nance, for your support of Gene Watson.

About Wil Nance...

Wil Nance received a BMI Award for 'Round About Way' (co-written with Steve Dean), which was a No.1 hit single on the Billboard country music singles chart for George Strait in 1997; the track was included on George Strait's 'Carrying Your Love With Me' (MCA Records, 1997).

Joe Nichols recorded Wil Nance's 'Cool To Be A Fool' (co-written with Steve Dean and Joe Nichols) and included the track on 'Man With A Memory' (Universal South Records, 2002); Wil Nance received a BMI Award for 'Cool To Be A Fool' the same year.

Brad Paisley recorded Wil Nance's 'She’s Everything' (co-written with Wil Nance) and included the track on 'Time Well Wasted' (Arista Records, 2005); the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for three weeks in 2005 and also reached No.1 on the Radio and Records Chart.

Other Wil Nance compositions which have been successful for a number of fellow country music artists include the following:

Neal McCoy recorded Wil Nance's 'Same Boots' (co-written with Steve Dean) and included the track on 'Be Good At It' (Atlantic Records, 1997).

John Michael Montgomery recorded Wil Nance's 'You Are' (co-written with Steve Dean and Noah Gordon) and included the track on 'Home To You' (Atlantic Records, 1999).

Craig Morgan recorded Wil Nance's 'It's Me' (co-written with Steve Dean and Craig Morgan) and included the track on 'Craig Morgan' (Atlantic Records, 2000).

Craig Morgan recorded Wil Nance's 'Everything's A Thing' (co-written with Steve Dean and Joe Nichols) and included the track on 'Craig Morgan' (Atlantic Records, 2000).

Gene Watson recorded Wil Nance's 'Next To Nothing' (co-written with Mack Vickory and Steve Dean) and included the track on 'From The Heart' (RMG Records, 2001).

Joe Nichols recorded Wil Nance's 'Everything's A Thing' (co-written with Steve Dean and Joe Nichols) and included the track on 'Man With A Memory' (Universal South Records, 2002).

Joe Nichols recorded Wil Nance's 'Cool To Be A Fool' (co-written with Steve Dean and Joe Nichols) and included the track on 'Man With A Memory' (Universal South Records, 2002).

Craig Morgan recorded Wil Nance's 'What You Do To Me' (co-written with Steve Dean) and included the track on 'I Love It' (Broken Bow Records, 2003).

Joe Nichols recorded Wil Nance's 'Honky Tonk Girl' (co-written with Steve Dean and Joe Nichols) and included the track on 'Joe Nichols: III' (Universal South Records, 2005).

Tracy Lawrence recorded Wil Nance's 'Just Like Her' (co-written with Odie Blackmon) and included the track on 'For The Love' (Def Cowboy Music, 2007).

Tracy Lawrence recorded Wil Nance's 'You're Why God Made Me' (co-written with Billy Yates) and included the track on 'For The Love' (Def Cowboy Music, 2007).

Todd Fritsch recorded Wil Nance's 'No Part Of' (co-written with Billy Yates) and included the track on 'Sawdust' (Diamond Records, 2007).

George Strait recorded Wil Nance's 'If Heartaches Were Horses' (co-written with Buddy Brock and Dean Dillon) and included the track on 'Troubadour' (MCA Records, 2008).

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