Gene Watson's Peers: Jon Mabe
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 2009 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
Jon Mabe, which he submitted to this site on Tuesday 9 June 2009.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Jon Mabe who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online
'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.
Jon Mabe
This quote was submitted on Tuesday 9 June 2009
'Gene Watson continues to be one of the most recognizable voices in
country
music.
He captures the struggles of the American heartland while rejoicing
in their successes in life.
I get just a little more respect from my die-hard country music fan friends because Gene recorded one of my songs.
I will
always be proud of that'.
Thank you, Jon Mabe for your support of Gene Watson.
About Jon Mabe...
Jon Mabe
graduated from the Appalachian State University in 1993. He then moved
from Boone in North Carolina to Nashville in order to pursue a career in the
country music business.
Jon Mabe began with EMI Music Publishing as catalogue manager, but was soon
elevated to creative director. Jon worked with many successful writers
& artists over the next several years, while continuing to hone his own
skills in the song craft.
In 2002, Jon accepted a position as Senior Creative Director with Big
Picture Entertainment & worked with legendary artist/writer/producer Keith
Stegall & his partner/manager Alan Kates.
While with Big Picture Entertainment, Jon was afforded the opportunity to
formally pursue writing & production, while continuing his work as a
Nashville music publisher.
In 2006, Jon Mabe signed his first publishing deal with Stage Three Music &
has since garnered cuts with Ronnie Milsap, Chuck Wicks, Danielle Peck, Lila
McCann & Little Big Town.
Most recently, Jon has been recognized for writing Miley Cyrus’ smash hit,
'The climb', which was included on the Hannah Montana movie soundtrack.
At the time of the acquisition of the Gene Watson quote from
Jon Mabe, he was continuing to work closely with Stage Three's Tim Hunze
& Missy Roberts
to further his publishing interests.
Gene Watson recorded 'A good place to turn around'
(co-written by J. Matthews, Rebecca Lynn Howard
& Jon Mabe) & included the
track on 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie
Records, 2007) - Connie Smith &
Wes Hightower provided background vocals on
the track.
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