Gene Watson News Archive: April 2008

Read Archive News with regard to Gene Watson, his music & his career from April 2008...

Gene Watson Fan Site

April 2008

Wednesday 30

Official Willie Nelson Site

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.

Willie Nelson

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.
Willie Nelson: 'Teatro' (Island Records, 1998)

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).


Gene Watson: 'Because You Believed in Me' (Capitol Records, 1976)

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).

Houston Chronicle

Source
Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, Texas
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

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).

Inside Music Row, Nashville

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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).

Inside Music Row, Nashville

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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.

Official Gene Watson Site

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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 at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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.

Gene Watson at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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 at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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.

Gene Watson at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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 at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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 at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

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 at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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


Gene Watson Fan Site