Gene Watson's Peers: Leslie Satcher

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 2005 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 Leslie Satcher, which she submitted to this site on Monday 21 November 2005.

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

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Leslie Satcher

Leslie Satcher
This quote was submitted on Monday 21 November 2005

'Gene Watson is one of my country heroes. I would have to say 'Farewell Party' is my favourite country song of all time.

If I were to stand on the moon & could have only one record to listen to, I would hope it would be a Gene Watson record. I love him'.


Thank you, Leslie Satcher, for your support of Gene Watson

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About Leslie Satcher...


Leslie Satcher is a fifth generation Texan; she is the daughter of a strong hearted single mother & grand daughter of cotton sharecroppers and pioneers.   Born in 1962 where the Chisolm Trail & the Red River cross, Leslie Satcher grew up singing in the churches & schools of Paris, Texas along side her baby sister Jeannie Winn.  (Gene Watson was born in Palestine, Texas but his family eventually settled in Paris).

Leslie sang in local churches and schools – an experience which she lists as one of her biggest influences.

In 1989, during a short trip to Nashville, a friend prompted Leslie to record her voice over the tracks of country standards at the Barbara Mandrell Museum.  After several 'day jobs' in 'Music City', Leslie's talent as a songwriter was recognised by a friend from church, Guy Penrod of the Gaither Vocal Band, who encouraged her to show her work to friends Larry Strickland & Naomi Judd.

It was Naomi who helped Leslie hone her skills into a more commercial form & then introduced her to guitarist Don Potter who was starting a new publishing company.  The company never came about, but the prospect of writing for a living blossomed for Leslie.  After a Sunday night show at the world famous Bluebird Café, Leslie teamed with accomplished father & son songwriters Max D. & Max T. Barnes.  A writing contract with the then new publishing company Island Bound Music ensued.

Leslie Satcher had moved to Nashville in order to pursue her dream of being a country music singer, but instead she found a niche writing the songs for which she is most well known - including many by notable country music artists such as Patty Loveless, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Joe Diffie, Sara Evans, Lee Ann Womack, Wade Hayes & Willie Nelson.

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John & Audrey Wiggins: 'The Dream' (Polygram Records, 1997)

John & Audrey Wiggins recorded Leslie Satcher's 'I can sleep when I'm dead' (co-written with Max T. Barnes) & included the track on 'The Dream' (Polygram Records, 1997)

Lee Ann Womack: 'Some Things I Know' (MCA Records, 1998)

Lee Ann Womack recorded Leslie Satcher's 'When the wheels are coming off' (co-written with Wynn Varble & Randy Hardison) & included the track on 'Some Things I Know' (MCA Records, 1998)

Pam Tillis: 'Every Time' (Arista Records, 1998)

Pam Tillis recorded Leslie Satcher's 'I said a prayer' & included the track on 'Every Time' (Arista Records, 1998); the track reached No.12 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1998


Reba McEntire: 'So Good Together' (MCA Records, 1999)

Reba McEntire recorded Leslie Satcher's 'Roses' (co-written with Melba Montgomery) and Leslie Satcher's 'She wasn't good enough for him' (co-written with Dean Dillon) & included both tracks on 'So Good Together' (MCA Records, 1999)

Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time: 'Murder on Music Row' (Shell Point Records, 2000)

Larry Cordle recorded Leslie Satcher's 'Jesus & bartenders' (co-written with Larry Cordle) & included the track on 'Murder on Music Row' (Shell Point Records, 1999)

Doug Stone: 'Make Up in Love' (Atlantic Records, 1999)

Doug Stone recorded 'The heart holds on' (written by Paul Williams & Jon Vezner) as a duet with Leslie Satcher & included the track on 'Make Up in Love' (Atlantic Records, 1999)

Trace Adkins: 'More' (Capitol Records, 1999)

Trace Adkins recorded Leslie Satcher's 'Working man's wages' (co-written with George Edwin Varble) & included the track on 'More' (Capitol Records, 1999)

Vince Gill: 'Let's Make Sure We Say Goodbye' (MCA Records, 2000)

Vince Gill recorded Leslie Satcher's 'Little things' (co-written with Vince Gill) & included the track on 'Let's Make Sure We Say Goodbye' (MCA Records, 2000)

Patty Loveless: 'Mountain Soul' (Epic Records, 2001)

Patty Loveless recorded Leslie Satcher's 'Sorrowful angels' (co-written with Tommy Connors) & included the track on 'Mountain Soul' (Epic Records, 2001)

Gene Watson: 'From the Heart' (RMG Records, 2001)

Gene Watson recorded Leslie Satcher's 'When you're not looking back' (co-written with Max T. Barnes) & included the track on '
From the Heart' (RMG Records, 2001)

Martina McBride: 'Greatest Hits' (RCA Records, 2001)

Martina McBride recorded Leslie Satcher's 'When God fearin' women get the blues' & included the track on 'Greatest Hits' (RCA Records, 2001); the track reached No.8 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 2002

John Conlee: 'Classics' (RCR Records, 2003)

John Conlee recorded Leslie Satcher's 'From your knees' (co-written with John Conlee) & included the track on 'Classics' (RCR Records, 2003)

Trisha Yearwood: 'Jasper County' (MCA Records, 2005)

Trisha Yearwood recorded Leslie Satcher's 'Pistol' (co-written with Al Anderson), 'River of you' (co-written with Mary Green) & 'It's alright' (co-written with Al Anderson); all tracks were included on 'Jasper County' (MCA Records, 2005)

Jim Lauderdale: 'Country Super Hits, Vol. 1' (Yep Roc Records, 2006)

Jim Lauderdale recorded Leslie Satcher's 'I met Jesus in a bar' (co-written with Jim Lauderdale) & included the track on 'Country Super Hits, Vol. 1' (Yep Roc Records, 2006)

Jim Lauderdale: 'Bluegrass' (Yep Roc Records, 2006)

Jim Lauderdale recorded Leslie Satcher's 'Who's leaving who' (co-written with Jim Lauderdale) & included the track on 'Bluegrass' (Yep Roc Records, 2006)

Pam Tillis: 'Rhinestoned' (Stellar Cat Records, 2007)

Pam Tillis recorded Leslie Satcher's 'Something burning out' & Leslie Satcher's 'That was a heartache' (co-written with Bruce Robison); both tracks were included on 'Rhinestoned' (Stellar Cat Records, 2007)

Randy Travis: 'Around The Bend' (Warner Bros. Records, 2008)

Randy Travis recorded Leslie Satcher's 'From your knees' & included the track on 'Around The Bend' (Warner Bros. Records, 2008)


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Leslie Satcher's 2006 song 'Politically un-correct', performed by Merle Haggard & Gretchen Wilson, reached No.23 & was nominated for a Grammy award.

Leslie Satcher: 'Love Letters' (Warner Bros. Records, 2002) Leslie Satcher: 'Creation' (2005)

Leslie Satcher's singing career began to take off in 2002 following her signing with Warner Bros. Records & the release of her debut album 'Love Letters'.  Jim Ed Norman of Warner Bros. Records Nashville saw something in the talent from Texas & gave her the chance to record her first project "Love Letters".  Leslie & her dear friend, producer Luke Wooten, turned in a critically acclaimed album that established her as one of the leading singer/songwriters in the country music industry.

Leslie Satcher next saw the independent release of 'Creation' in 2005.

In 2008, a song Leslie Satcher co-wrote with Monty Holmes, 'Troubadour', was recorded by George Strait.

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