Gene Watson News Archive: April 2007
Read Archive News with regard to Gene Watson, his music &
his career from April 2007...
April 2007
Tuesday 17
Today, it was announced that Gene Watson & his
acclaimed Farewell Party Band would undertake a
13-date tour of Ireland (Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland) between
Wednesday 3 October 2007 & Thursday 18 October 2007.
The tour would include dates in Castlebar,
Killarney, Limerick, Belfast, Cookstown, Enniskillen, Armagh, Omagh,
Castleblayney, Letterkenny, Ballymena & Dublin.
Gene Watson is widely respected around the world for his traditional take on
country music, no more so than in Ireland.
Source
Carrie Moore-Reed, Third Coast
Talent, Nashville
April 2007
Tuesday 10
Today, Gene Watson signed a recording contract with
Shanachie Records. The label, which
was founded in 1975 by Richard Nevins & Dan Collins, is one of the largest
independent record labels in the world.
Shanachie Records specialises in
fiddle music, Latin American, African music, soul, ska, jazz, blues and, of
course, country music and is named after the Irish
word for 'story teller'.
Gene Watson's first album for Shanachie
Records would include 11 tracks, 3 of which
would be 'covers' & was expected to be
released in the fall of 2007. A title for
the album had not been decided upon
at this time.
Source
Sarah Brosmer,
Lytle Management,
Nashville
April 2007
Monday 09
Today, it was announced that Gene Watson
had been selected as one of the subjects for
inclusion within Marty Stuart's second book of photographs.
Marty Stuart, as well as being one of the most diverse talents in
country music, is also known for his passion for
photography. is a passion of his as well.
Marty Stuart had published his first book of photographs & essays,
'Pilgrims: Sinners, Saints & Prophets', in 1999.
Marty Stuart's second book of photographs,
'Country Music: The Masters', would include
portraits of legendary country artists, along with photos of people, places
& things associated with them.
Gene Watson's photo session with
Marty Stuart
took place on Friday 6 April 2007 at the newly renovated Nashville
Palace & you can view some photos
here.
Marty Stuart's second book of photographs -
'Country Music: The Masters' was expected to go on
sale on Wednesday 6 June 2007.
Source (news &
photos)
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Marty Stuart,
Official Marty Stuart Site
April 2007
Friday 06
Tonight, Gene Watson graced the hallowed stage of the
Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman in Nashville; Gene was onstage in the segment
between 9.30 & 10.00pm EDT.
Prior to his appearance on the Grand Ole Opry,
Gene Watson was interviewed on WSM 650, 'Nashville's Country Legend'.
You can view photos of Gene Watson
at WSM 650AM, Nashville & backstage at
the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 6 April
2007
here.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
April 2007
Tuesday 03
Today, it was announced that Gene Watson
would grace the hallowed stage of the Grand
Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 6 April 2007 & that
Gene would be onstage in the segment between 9.30pm
& 10.00pm EDT.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville