Gene Watson News Archive: January 2007
Read Archive News with regard to Gene Watson, his music &
his career from January 2007...
January 2007
Wednesday 31
Today, Sean Brady received photos which were taken
during the Truckin' Bozo XM Radio Cruise, a cruise
that took place between Saturday 13 January &
Saturday 20 January 2007 & was organised by SS Cruises.
The Cruise was an Eastern Caribbean one (the first stop was San Juan, Puerto
Rico then St Thomas & St Maarten). It was a seven-day cruise. Gene & the
Farewell Party Band performed on Friday 19 January 2007.
The opening act was Carl Dobkins Junior, a major rock 'n' roll star from the
1960s, who enjoyed a number of hit songs on the Billboard (pop) music
singles chart.
Gene was the headliner & he performed a great number of requested songs
including 'Carmen', 'Paper Rosie', 'Farewell party' & 'Fourteen carat mind'.
The show was a 75-minute performance & the fans gave Gene & the Farewell
Party Band a standing ovation at the end of the show. The audience begged
Gene for an encore. When they all returned to the stage, Gene performed
'Should I come home (or should I go crazy)'.
As a result of Gene's outstanding performance, the tour operator is already
being bombarded with requests to have Gene & the Farewell Party Band on
another cruise very soon.
You can view a selection of photos taken during
the course of the cruise
here.
Source
(news & photos)
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
January 2007
Tuesday 23
Today, Gene Watson informed Sean Brady that, in
order to secure his deal with Warner Brothers Records in 1988, he & Lib
Hatcher recorded a four-song demo tape. He could, however, only remember the
titles of three of these tracks; 'Reasons I cheat', 'The strength to lose
control' & 'A fallen star'.
The track, 'Reasons I cheat', was written by
Randy Travis & was included on his
debut album. 'Storms of Life' was released on Warner Bros. Records (9 25435
2) in 1986. The album went on to spend 12 weeks at No.1 on the Billboard
Country Music Album Chart & eventually sold 4 million copies.
To complete the Randy Travis
connection, Gene Watson recorded 'The great divide' (co-written by John
Lindley & Randy Travis) & included
the track on 'Back in the Fire'
(Warner Bros. Records, 1988).
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
January 2007
Wednesday 10
Today, Sean Brady received the outline details of
the XM Radio Cruise, which was taking place
between Saturday 13 January & Saturday 20 January 2007.
The Cruise was visiting the Eastern Caribbean (the
first stop was San Juan,
followed by Puerto Rico & then St Thomas &
St Maarten). The cruise would last seven
days & Gene & the Farewell Party Band
would be performing on Friday 19 January 2007.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
January 2007
Tuesday 09
Today, Sean Brady received a
photo of Gene Watson, which was taken when as he
graced the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on the night of
Friday 5 January 2007.
Gene, who used the services of the Opry House Band instead of his acclaimed
Farewell Party Band, performed two songs at 9.30pm (approximately):
'Nothing sure looked good on you', a track
included on 'Should I Come Home'
(Capitol Records, 1979) & 'Got no reason
now for going home', a track included on 'Heartaches,
Love & Stuff' (MCA Records,
1984).
The full line-up on the Grand Ole Opry on the night of Friday 5 January 2007
ran as follows:
8.00-8.30pm Mike Snider, Jean Shepard & Blaine Larsen
8.30-9.00pm Little Jimmy Dickens, Connie Smith & Jim Lauderdale
9.00-9.30pm Jeannie Seely, George Hamilton IV & Mountain Heart
9.30-10.00pm Riders in the Sky, Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys &
Gene Watson
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
January 2007
Thursday 04
Today, Sean Brady received approval to display
details of Gene Watson's tour schedule within this site. This tour
information, however, will remain the copyright of the
Third Coast Talent at all
times.
Source
Carrie Moore-Reed,
Third Coast Talent, Nashville
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
January 2007
Wednesday 03
Today, it was announced that Gene Watson
would grace the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Friday 5 January 2007 & that
Gene would perform two songs in the 9.30-10.00pm
timeslot & that he would
use the services of the Opry House band on this
occasion.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
January 2007
Wednesday 03
Today, Sean Brady received an
update with regard to Gene Watson's tour
schedule.
It was confirmed that the Chandler, Texas date on
Saturday 6 January 2007 had been cancelled
& that the Liberty, North Carolina date
scheduled for May 2007 had been rescheduled for
Saturday 8 September 2007.
Sean Brady also received details with regard to
Gene Watson's latest schedule, which included the
following:
10 February 2007: Dixie Rodeo, Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS
28 April 2007: Eldon Community Center, Eldon, MO
25 May 2007: Mayfest, Hattiesburg, MS
9 June 2007: Hoofers, LaGrange, GA
23 June 2007: Panhandle Watermelon Festival, Chipley, FL
7 July 2007: Eagles Nest, Maggie Valley, NC
27 July 2007: Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee, GA
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville