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April 2008:

Wednesday 30

The Houston ChroniclePart 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 yesterday (Tuesday 29 April), others say that it's today (Wednesday 30 April).

'Because You Believed in Me' | Capitol Records (1976)Friends & fans recall memories of Willie Nelson as the 'Hillbilly Guru' turns 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.

Roger Miller: 'Roger Miller' | RCA-Camden Records (1960)As an aside, Gene Watson recorded Roger Miller's composition 'Sorry Willie' & included the track on his 'Because You Believed in Me' album for Capitol Records in 1976.

Roger Miller also recorded 'Sorry Willie' & included the tack on his self-titled album on RCA-Camden records in 1960.

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


April 2008:

Saturday 26

Inside Music RowOn Tuesday 25 March 2008, Gene Watson participated in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show will be aired this weekend on the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).

Inside Music Row

The show will also be broadcast on a number of syndicated television stations including Nashville's WNAB which airs 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

If you miss the show on television, you can check it out online here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


April 2008:

Friday 25

Inside Music RowOn Tuesday 25 March 2008, Gene Watson participated in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show will be aired this weekend on the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).

Inside Music Row

The show will also be broadcast on a number of syndicated television stations including Nashville's WNAB which airs 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

If you miss the show on television, you can check it out online here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


April 2008:

Tuesday 22

The Official Gene Watson Site has been revamped & sports a dynamic new look - check it out here.

The Official Gene Watson Site

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Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


April 2008:

Monday 21

The Official Gene Watson Message Board is now back online - great news!  Participate on the board & post your information, questions & queries about Gene Watson now.

The Official Gene Watson Message Board

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


April 2008:

Saturday 19

Gene Watson & The Farewell Party Band will grace the stage in The Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas tonight (Saturday 19 April 2008) - the show time is 7.00pm.

Tickets can be purchased at Baskins' Department Stores in Tyler, Texas & Longview, Texas.

Baskins' Department Stores, Texas

Tickets are also available by calling this toll-free number:
1-877-560-0098.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


April 2008:

Wednesday 16

The Official Gene Watson Message Board is now back online - great news!  Participate on the board & post your information, questions & queries about Gene Watson now.

The Official Gene Watson Message Board

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


April 2008:

Tuesday 15

Gene Watson & The Farewell Party Band will grace the stage in The Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas this Saturday (19 April 2008) - the show time is 7.00pm.

Tickets can be purchased at Baskins' Department Stores in Tyler, Texas & Longview, Texas.

Baskins' Department Stores, Texas

Tickets are also available by calling this toll-free number:
1-877-560-0098.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


April 2008:

Friday 11

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008Gene Watson & The Farewell Party Band will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville tonight (Friday 11 April 2008) between 9.30pm & 10.00pm (CST).  Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now.

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008Gene Watson fans can use coupon code WEBFAN or click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their ticket purchase.

Other artists appearing on the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry tonight (Friday 11 April 2008) include Josh Turner, The Gibson Brothers, Jamey Johnson, Marty Stuart, Jean Shepard, Riders in the Sky & TG Sheppard.

The Official Grand Ole Opry MySpace Site
The Grand Ole Opry on YouTube

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008

'Inside the Opry Circle' with Shannon McCombs | WSM 650AM Gene Watson will also participate tonight (Friday 11 April 2008) in an interview with Shannon McCombs for her 'Inside the Opry Circle' show which airs on WSM 650AM (Nashville's Country Legend) on Saturday nights between 9.00pm & 9.30pm (CST).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Jackie Stammen, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville


April 2008:

Wednesday 09

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008Gene Watson & The Farewell Party Band will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville this Friday (11 April 2008) between 9.30pm & 10.00pm (CST).  Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now.

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008Gene Watson fans can use coupon code WEBFAN or click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their ticket purchase.

Other artists appearing on the hallowed stage of he Grand Ole Opry this Friday (11 April 2008) include Josh Turner, The Gibson Brothers, Jamey Johnson, Marty Stuart, Jean Shepard, Riders in the Sky & TG Sheppard.

The Official Grand Ole Opry MySpace Site
The Grand Ole Opry on YouTube

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008

'Inside the Opry Circle' with Shannon McCombs | WSM 650AM Gene Watson will also participate (on the evening of Friday 11 April 2008) in an interview with Shannon McCombs for her 'Inside the Opry Circle' show which airs on WSM 650AM (Nashville's Country Legend) on Saturday nights between 9.00pm & 9.30pm (CST).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Jackie Stammen, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville


April 2008:

Tuesday 08

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008Gene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville this Friday (11 April 2008).  Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now.

Gene Watson fans can use coupon code WEBFAN or click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their ticket purchase.

The Official Grand Ole Opry MySpace Site
The Grand Ole Opry on YouTube

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Jackie Stammen, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville


April 2008:

Monday 07

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008Gene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville this Friday (11 April 2008).  Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now.

Gene Watson fans can use coupon code WEBFAN or click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their ticket purchase.

The Official Grand Ole Opry MySpace Site
The Grand Ole Opry on YouTube

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Jackie Stammen, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville


April 2008:

Saturday 05

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008Gene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008.  Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now.

Gene Watson fans can use coupon code WEBFAN or click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their ticket purchase.

The Official Grand Ole Opry MySpace Site
The Grand Ole Opry on YouTube

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 11 April 2008

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Jackie Stammen, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville


April 2008:

Saturday 05

Polldaddy | Gene WatsonAt the Gene Watson Fan Site, we like to find out what our visitors are thinking, so if you have a favourite Gene Watson album, please participate in our poll to discover the No.1 choice!

There are no prizes - it's just for fun!  You can find full details here.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site


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