Gene Watson News Archive: February 2008

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

Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Friday 29

Today, it was with regret that the Gene Watson Fan Site broke the news that Gene Watson was still suffering from a bad case of flu.

As a consequence, Gene Watson & The Farewell Party Band would not be appearing on Saturday 1 March 2008 at the Performing Arts Center at Chickasha High School in Chickasha, Oklahoma - Gene apologised to all those patrons who had been planning to attend the performance.

GAC Master Series

It was also with regret that the Gene Watson Fan Site reported that Gene Watson would not be participating in the taping of the GAC Master Series on Monday 25 February 2008, a taping that was due to take place at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

However, there was good news - Gene Watson would participate in the taping of the GAC Master Series on Tuesday 25 March 2008, a taping that would take place at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

It was also on Tuesday 25 March 2008 that Gene Watson would grace the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville - the Farewell Party Band would not be appearing on the night.

It is also expected that a show for Nashville's Country Legend WSM 650AM along with two more interviews for Tuesday 25 March 2008 would be rescheduled.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008:
Friday 22

Today, it was with regret that the Gene Watson Fan Site reported that Gene Watson was suffering from a bad case of flu.

As a consequence, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band would not be appearing on Friday 22 February 2008 at the Civic Center in Crockett, Texas - Gene apologised to all those patrons who were planning to attend the performance.

GAC Master Series

It is also with regret that the Gene Watson Fan Site reported that Gene Watson would not be participating in the taping of the GAC Master Series on Monday 25 February 2008 - this taping was due to take place at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Wednesday 20

Get Ready to Sign!

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site announced that the all-new Gene Watson Box Set Petition had been launched that day (Wednesday 20 February 2008). The previous version of the petition had included a number of inappropriate entries which caused the total number of signatures collected to be inaccurate.

Gene Watson Box Set Petition

The new petition would be monitored on a daily basis & inappropriate signatures, if posted, would be removed. So, from Wednesday 20 February 2008, Gene Watson fans were asked to sign on the dotted line on behalf of the great man!

Source
Sean Brady, Gene Watson Fan Site


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Tuesday 19

Get Ready to Sign!

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site announced that the all-new Gene Watson Box Set Petition would be launched on Wednesday 20 February 2008. The previous version of the petition had included a number of inappropriate entries which caused the total number of signatures collected to be inaccurate.

Gene Watson Box Set Petition

The new petition would be monitored on a daily basis & inappropriate signatures, if posted, would be removed. So, from Wednesday 20 February 2008, Gene Watson fans were asked to get ready to sign on the dotted line on behalf of the great man!

Source
Sean Brady, Gene Watson Fan Site


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Monday 18

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene Watson would be a special guest (on Monday 25 February 2008) on Keith Bilbrey's show which would be broadcast 'live' on Nashville's Country Legend WSM-650AM at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST).

Inside Music Row, Nashville

Gene Watson would also be participating (on Monday 25 February 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show would be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching over 20 million households) & locally in Nashville on WNAB-TV.

GAC Master Series

Gene Watson would also be participating (on Monday 25 February 2008) in the taping of the GAC Master Series which would be recorded at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Friday 15

Today, the second Gene Watson (email) Newsletter should have arrived in everyone's 'Inbox'.

Gene Watson Fan Site

The Gene Watson Newsletter, which would be issued quarterly, would keep fans posted on Gene's concert dates, radio & television appearances and when Gene had new merchandise available. The newsletter would also keep fans informed of all the latest news about Gene Watson & the Farewell Party band.

Official Gene Watson Site

Gene Watson fans could
up for the Gene Watson Newsletter by checking out the Official Gene Watson Site.

Get Adobe Reader Here

Thanks to Sarah Brosmer at Lytle Management in Nashville, the newsletter is available on the Gene Watson Fan Site here.  In order to view the newsletter, you will need Adobe Reader installed on your computer - you can download Adobe Reader here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer,
Lytle Management, Nashville

Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Thursday 14

Today, Gene Watson was interviewed 'live' on the Back Porch Network show 'The Night Ride' by host Bruce Hodges at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

Bruce Hodges, 'The Night Ride', WBRF 98.1FM, Galax, Virginia

The Back Porch Network show 'The Night Ride', hosted by Bruce Hodges, originated out of WBRF 98.1 in Galax, Virginia.  Gene called the station; he was not there in person.

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene Watson would be a guest on Keith Bilbrey's show which would be broadcast 'live' on Nashville's Country Legend WSM-650AM at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST) on Monday 25 February 2008.

Inside Music Row, Nashville

Gene Watson would also be participating (on Monday 25 February 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show would be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching over 20 million households) & locally in Nashville on WNAB-TV.

GAC Master Series

Gene Watson would also be participating (on Monday 25 February 2008) in the taping of the GAC Master Series which would be recorded at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Wednesday 13

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that the second Gene Watson Newsletter was in production & should arrive in everyone's 'Inbox' soon.

Gene Watson Fan Site

It was planned that the Gene Watson Newsletter would be produced quarterly, although it would be issued on a more regular basis as & when news & events needed to be announced.

Official Gene Watson Site

Gene Watson fans could
up for the Gene Watson Newsletter by checking out the Official Gene Watson Site.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Wednesday 13

Gene Watson was interviewed today by Roger Allen on WWIC Radio in Scottsboro, Alabama at 11.00am (CST) / 12.00pm (EST).

Bruce Hodges, 'The Night Ride', WBRF 98.1FM, Galax, Virginia

Gene Watson was scheduled to be interviewed 'live' on the Back Porch Network show 'The Night Ride' by host Bruce Hodges at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST) on Thursday 14 February 2008.

The Back Porch Network show 'The Night Ride', hosted by Bruce Hodges, would originate out of WBRF 98.1 in Galax, Virginia. Gene would be calling the station; he would not be there in person.

Gene Watson was scheduled to be a guest on Keith Bilbrey's show which would be broadcast 'live' on Nashville's Country Legend WSM-650AM at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST) on Monday 25 February 2008.

Inside Music Row, Nashville

Gene Watson was also scheduled to be participating (on Monday 25 February 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show would be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching over 20 million households) & locally in Nashville on WNAB-TV.

GAC Master Series

Gene Watson was also scheduled to be participating (on Monday 25 February 2008) in the taping of the GAC Master Series which would be recorded at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Tuesday 12

Gene Watson would continue to be a very busy man during February 2008!

On Wednesday 13 February 2008, Gene Watson was scheduled to be interviewed by Roger Allen on WWIC Radio in Scottsboro, Alabama at 11.00am (CST) / 12.00pm (EST).

On Thursday 14 February 2008, Gene Watson was scheduled to be interviewed 'live' on the Back Porch Network show 'The Night Ride' by host Bruce Hodges at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

The Back Porch Network show 'The Night Ride', hosted by Bruce Hodges, would originate out of WBRF 98.1 in Galax, Virginia. Gene would be calling the station; he would not be there in person.

On Monday 25 February 2008, Gene Watson was scheduled to be a guest on Keith Bilbrey's show which would be broadcast 'live' on Nashville's Country Legend WSM-650AM at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST).

Gene Watson would also be participating (on Monday 25 February 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show would be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching over 20 million households) & locally in Nashville on WNAB-TV.

It was also on Monday 25 February 2008 that Gene Watson would be taping the GAC Master Series which would be recorded at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Monday 11

Today, the brand new Gene Watson Fan Site Gallery went 'live'!

Sean Brady expressed a special words of thanks to all those who had been kind beyond words with regard to the content of the Gene Watson Fan Site Gallery (you all know who you are!).

Remember, if you wish to contribute a photo to this special part of the Gene Watson Fan Site, please do get in touch.

Source
Sean Brady, Gene Watson Fan Site


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Monday 11

Gene Watson participated in the taping of a Crook & Chase Show in Nashville on Wednesday 6 February 2008; Crook & Chase are two of radio & television's most loved & recognisable personalities in the US.

Crook & Chase

The weekly one-hour show was produced by Jim Owens Entertainment & was taped in front of a 'live' audience on Wednesday 6 February 2008 at Nashville's Opry House in Studio A - the taping commenced at 3.00pm (CST).

Gene Watson: 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007) Gene Watson: 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978)

Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent performed 'Together again' (a track from 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007) & Gene gave a solo performance of 'Farewell Party' from 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).  Another guest artist who appeared on the same show was Neal McCoy.

Crook & Chase

The Crook & Chase Show was aired on the RFD-TV network on Thursday 7 February 2008 at 9.00pm (EST) / 8.00pm (CST) & was also repeated on Friday 8 February 2008 at 11.00am (EST) / 10.00am (CST) & again on Saturday 9 February 2008 at 7.00pm (EST) / 6.00pm (CST) as part of the popular Saturday night music block on RFD-TV.

A number of wonderful photos were taken on Wednesday 6 February 2008 during the course of recording of this special Crook & Chase Show & you can view those photos here.

Source
Sean Brady, Gene Watson Fan Site


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Sunday 10

Gene Watson graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on the night of  Friday 8 February 2008 at 10.30pm (EST) / 9.30pm (CST).

Gene Watson: 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979) Gene Watson: 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978)

The Grand Ole Opry audience had the opportunity to witness yet another spellbinding set from Gene Watson as he performed 'Nothing sure looked good on you' from 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979) & 'Farewell party' from 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Thursday 07

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene would speak to Bill Cody on Nashville's Country Legend 650 WSM-AM on Friday 8 February 2008 at 8.05am (CST) / 9.05am (EST).

Bill Cody, Nashville's Country Legend WSM 650AM

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Thursday 07

As new songs entered the HotDisc Chart, it meant that a big clear-out of the old tracks & a lot of movement including a brand new entry at No.1 for two of the greatest singers in country music history, Gene Watson & Vince Gill.

Gene Watson & Vice Gill chatting backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 14 December 2008

The duet 'Let me be the first to go', which was included on Gene Watson's album 'In a Perfect World', had shot to the top of the chart courtesy of disc jockey reaction from all over Europe.

Stuart Cameron's HotDisc, Scotland

Source
Stuart Cameron, HotDisc, Scotland


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Thursday 07

Gene Watson was scheduled to be interviewed on the 'Open Road' show by Dave Nemo on XM Satellite Radio on Saturday 9 February 2008.

'Open Road' with Dave Nemo, XM Satellite Radio 'Open Road' with Dave Nemo, XM Satellite Radio

This show on XM Satellite Radio would be a one hour broadcast & would be on the air 'live' at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Thursday 07

Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 8 February 2008 at 10.30pm (EST) / 9.30pm (CST).

Gene Watson Fan Site

Gene Watson fans could avail of a special $3 discount simply by using the discount code WEBFAN when ordering tickets online, by telephone or at the box office.

Gene Watson Fan Site

For all fans' convenience, they could also print this coupon & present it when buying tickets at the box office.

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Thursday 07

Gene Watson's participation in the taping of a Crook & Chase Show in Nashville on Wednesday 6 February 2008 was outstanding; Crook & Chase are two of radio & television's most loved & recognisable personalities in the US.

Crook & Chase

The weekly one-hour show was produced by Jim Owens Entertainment & was taped in front of a 'live' audience on Wednesday 6 February 2008 at Nashville's Opry House in Studio A - the taping commenced at 3.00pm (CST).

Gene Watson: 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007) Gene Watson: 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978)

Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent performed 'Together again' (a track from 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007) & Gene gave a solo performance of 'Farewell Party' from 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).  Another guest artist who appeared on the same show was Neal McCoy.

Crook & Chase

The Crook & Chase Show was aired on the RFD-TV network on Thursday 7 February 2008 at 9.00pm (EST) / 8.00pm (CST) & was also repeated on Friday 8 February 2008 at 11.00am (EST) / 10.00am (CST) & again on Saturday 9 February 2008 at 7.00pm (EST) / 6.00pm (CST) as part of the popular Saturday night music block on RFD-TV.

A number of wonderful photos were taken on Wednesday 6 February 2008 during the course of recording of this special Crook & Chase Show & you can view those photos here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Wednesday 06

Today, Gene Watson's participation in the taping of a Crook & Chase Show in Nashville was outstanding; Crook & Chase are two of radio & television's most loved & recognisable personalities in the US.

Crook & Chase

The weekly one-hour show was produced by Jim Owens Entertainment & was taped today in front of a 'live' audience at Nashville's Opry House in Studio A - the taping commenced at 3.00pm (CST).

Gene Watson: 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007) Gene Watson: 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978)

Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent performed 'Together again' (a track from 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007) & Gene gave a solo performance of 'Farewell Party' from 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).  Another guest artist who appeared on the same show was Neal McCoy.

Crook & Chase

The Crook & Chase Show was scheduled to air on the RFD-TV network on Thursday 7 February 2008 at 9.00pm (EST) / 8.00pm (CST) & would also be repeated on Friday 8 February 2008 at 11.00am (EST) / 10.00am (CST) & again on Saturday 9 February 2008 at 7.00pm (EST) / 6.00pm (CST) as part of the popular Saturday night music block on RFD-TV.

A number of wonderful photos were taken on Wednesday 6 February 2008 during the course of recording of this special Crook & Chase Show & you can view those photos here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Wednesday 06

Despite his golfing injury on Saturday 2 February 2008, Gene Watson - being the trouper that he is - was still planning to grace the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 8 February 2008.

Gene Watson Fan Site

Gene Watson fans could avail of a special $3 discount simply by using the discount code WEBFAN when ordering tickets online, by telephone or at the box office.

Gene Watson Fan Site

For all fans' convenience, they could also print this coupon & present it when buying tickets at the box office.

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Tuesday 05

Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 8 February 2008.

Gene Watson Fan Site

Gene Watson fans could avail of a special $3 discount simply by using the discount code WEBFAN when ordering tickets online, by telephone or at the box office.

Gene Watson Fan Site

For all fans' convenience, they could also print this coupon & present it when buying tickets at the box office.

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Tuesday 05

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene Watson would participate in the taping of a Crook & Chase Show in Nashville on Wednesday 6 February 2008; Crook & Chase were two of radio & television's most loved & recognisable personalities in the US.

Crook & Chase

The weekly one-hour show would be produced by Jim Owens Entertainment & would be taped in front of a 'live' audience on Wednesday 6 February 2008 at Nashville's Opry House in Studio A.

Gene Watson: 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007)

Gene Watson was scheduled to perform 'Together again' with Rhonda Vincent (included on Gene's 'In a Perfect World') & one other song. Also appearing on the same show would be Neal McCoy.

The Crook & Chase Show was scheduled to be aired on the RFD-TV network on Thursday 7 February 2008 at 9.00pm (EST).

In addition to the Thursday night broadcast, the show would be repeated on Friday 8 February 2008 at 11.00am (EST) & again on Saturday 9 February 2008 at 7.00pm (EST) as part of the popular Saturday night music block on RFD-TV.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008

Monday 04

Gene Watson is best known as a legendary country singer but he is also one dedicated golfer.

Gene tore ligaments in his left hand while playing a round of golf in Houston, Texas on Saturday 2 February 2008. The separated ligaments caused a knuckle to extend from the socket. Gene just happened to have a paramedic among his golfing partners who recommended they head to the emergency room but Gene insisted on finishing the game.

According to Gene, 'It was excruciating pain but I was hoping to finish the round & bring up my score which up to the 11th hole was pretty dismal. Unfortunately my game went decidedly downhill from there'.

A Houston physician put Gene's hand in a soft cast & although he was unable to use his left hand, being the trouper he is, Gene still insisted on travelling to Nashville for his appearance on the 'Crook & Chase Show' on Wednesday 6 February 2008 (the show would air on the RFD-TV network on Thursday 7, Friday 8 & Saturday 10 February 2008).

Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent were scheduled to perform their duet 'Together again' from Gene's latest album 'In a Perfect World' on Shanachie Records.

Gene was also scheduled to make an appearance on the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 8 February 2008. An appointment with an orthopedic surgeon had been scheduled for Monday 11 February 2008 to determine if surgery was necessary.

Here's wishing Gene a speedy recovery!

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

February 2008:
Sunday 03

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site was proud to announce that behind-the-scenes work was continuing on a brand new 'Gallery'.

Gene Watson Fan Site Gallery

The Gene Watson Fan Site Gallery was scheduled to make its debut in February 2008!

Source
Sean Brady, Gene Watson Fan Site


Gene Watson Fan Site