Gene Watson's Peers: Margo Smith
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 Margo Smith, which she submitted to this site on
Monday 25 April 2005.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Margo Smith who has
made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of
a Lone Star Hero'.
Margo Smith
This quote was submitted on Monday 25 April 2005
'As a singer of country music, and I am referring to
traditional country music, in my opinion, Gene Watson is, without a doubt,
one of the finest, if not the finest, male singer in the country music
business today'.
Thank you, Margo Smith, for your
support of Gene Watson
About Margo Smith...
Margo Smith, who was born Beth Lou
Smith in Dayton, Ohio started out as a kindergarten teacher who sang folk &
country songs for her students; she frequently wrote the songs herself. She
cut a demo & signed to 20th Century Fox Records in 1975, where she had a
major hit with her own song 'There I said it' which stayed on the Billboard
country music singles chart for an astounding twenty weeks.
In 1978, Margo Smith signed with Warner Brothers Records, where she enjoyed
a number of hit songs including 'Don't break the heart that loves you' (No.1
for two weeks in February/March 1978), 'Little things mean a lot' (No.3,
1978) & 'It only hurts for a little while' (No.1 for one week in July 1978).
Margo scored two more Top 10 hits in 1979 namely 'Still a woman' & 'If I
give my heart to you'.
In 1980, a duet with Rex Allen Junior, 'Cup of tea', won nominations for
'Top Duet of the Year' from both the ACM (Academy of Country Music) & the
Music City News.
In 1982, Margo moved to Nashville & continued to release singles on several
independent labels with little success. Margo used the money from her
advances at Warner Bros. Records to put her children through college, began
a designer sweatshirt business in 1987 & made a commitment to spend more
time with her family.
Awarded the title of 'World Class Yodeller', Margo Smith is also known for
her amazing talent as a 'yodeller'; her most popular yodel song, 'I want to
be a cowboy's sweetheart', received national teleplay as a concept video.
Margo has also recorded with Peter Hennin, the famous Swiss yodeller & Margo
is considered to be in the class often referred to as 'Master Yodeller'.
Margo Smith occasionally appears on hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry &
TNN's program, 'Music City Tonight', where her vivid personality & vocal
style are welcomed & loved by the millions who view. Margo also makes
regular appearances at Dollywood.
In 1991, Margo & her daughter Holly united their voices to become Margo
Smith & Holly. Since then, Margo & Holly have had several No.1
Christian country records & were elected 'Top Duet of the Year' by the
International Country Gospel Music Association in 1993 & 1994. When
the second annual Christian Country Music Association Awards were held in
1994, these lovely ladies were the first recipients of the 'Vocal Duo of the
Year' award.
Visit Margo Smith's Official Site
