Gene Watson News Archive: April 2008
Read Archive News with regard to Gene Watson, his music &
his career from April 2008...
April 2008
Wednesday 30
Part of Willie Nelson's appeal has been the lack of certainty about his
life, including the exact date of his birth. Some sources claim that it was
29 April, while others say that it's 30 April.
Friends & fans recalled memories of Willie Nelson
as the 'Hillbilly Guru' turned 75. Gene Watson is
one of those stars who was asked to contribute his thoughts about his
favourite Willie Nelson song & you can read Gene's words
here.
One of Gene Watson's favourite Willie Nelson songs is 'Darkness on the face
of the earth', a track that was included on Willie Nelson's 'Teatro' (Island
Records, 1998).
As an aside, Gene Watson recorded Roger Miller's composition 'Sorry Willie'
& included the track on 'Because You Believed
in Me' (Capitol Records,
1976), while Roger Miller also recorded 'Sorry
Willie' & included the track on
'Roger Miller' (RCA-Camden Records, 1960).
Source
Andrew Dansby,
Houston Chronicle, Texas
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
April 2008
Saturday 26
On Tuesday 25 March 2008, Gene Watson participated in the taping of the
television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show
would be aired the following weekend on
the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).
The show was also scheduled to
be broadcast on a number of syndicated television
stations including Nashville's WNAB which aired 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday
evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
April 2008
Friday 25
On Tuesday 25 March 2008, Gene Watson participated in the taping of the
television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show was
scheduled to be aired over the weekend
of Friday 25 to Sunday 27 April 2008 on
the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).
The show was also scheduled to
be broadcast on a number of syndicated television
stations including Nashville's WNAB which aired 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday
evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
April 2008
Tuesday 22
Today, it was noted that the
Official Gene Watson Site
had been revamped & was now
sporting a dynamic new look
- check it out here.
Gene Watson fans were invited to support the Official Gene Watson Site
& sign up for the
Official Gene Watson
Mailing List.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
April 2008
Saturday 19
Tonight, Gene Watson & the
Farewell Party Band graced the stage in
the Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas - the show
time was 7.00pm.
Tickets could be purchased at Baskins' Department Stores in Tyler, Texas &
Longview, Texas.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
April 2008
Tuesday 15
Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band
were scheduled to grace the stage in
the Robert E.
Lee High School in Tyler, Texas on Saturday 19 April 2008 - the show
time would 7.00pm.
Tickets for the show could be purchased at Baskins' Department Stores in Tyler, Texas &
Longview, Texas.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
April 2008
Friday 11
Tonight, Gene Watson & the
Farewell Party Band graced the hallowed stage of
the
Grand Ole Opry in Nashville between 9.30pm & 10.00pm (CST).
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Other artists who graced the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry on the
night of Friday 11 April 2008 included Josh Turner, The Gibson Brothers, Jamey
Johnson, Marty Stuart, Jean Shepard, Riders in the Sky & TG Sheppard.
Gene Watson also participated (on
Friday 11 April 2008) in an
interview with Shannon McCombs for her 'Inside the Opry Circle' show;
the interview was expected to be broadcast on (Nashville's Country
Legend) WSM 650AM on Saturday
12 April 2008 between
9.00pm & 9.30pm (CST).
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Jackie Stammen, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
April 2008
Wednesday 09
Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band
were scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the
Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008
between 9.30pm & 10.00pm (CST).
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Other artists scheduled to appear on the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry on
Friday 11 April 2008 included Josh Turner, The Gibson Brothers, Jamey
Johnson, Marty Stuart, Jean Shepard, Riders in the Sky & TG Sheppard.
Gene Watson was also scheduled
to participate (on the evening of Friday 11 April 2008)
in an interview with Shannon McCombs for her 'Inside the Opry Circle' show
which aired on (Nashville's Country Legend)
WSM 650AM on Saturday nights
between 9.00pm & 9.30pm (CST).
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Jackie Stammen, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
April 2008
Tuesday 08
Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Friday 11 April 2008.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Jackie Stammen, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
April 2008
Monday 07
Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Friday 11 April 2008.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Jackie Stammen, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
April 2008
Saturday 05
Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 11 April
2008.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print an
online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Jackie Stammen, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville