Gene Watson News Archive: January 2008

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

Gene Watson Fan Site

January 2008

Saturday 26

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band would grace the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 8 February 2008.

Gene Watson at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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

Gene Watson at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

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

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


Gene Watson Fan Site

January 2008

Friday 25

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene Watson would participate in the taping of a Crook & Chase Show (which would be broadcast on the RFD-TV network) on Wednesday 6 February 2008.

Crook & Chase

Two of radio & television's most loved & recognisable personalities have been back on the air with the brand new Crook & Chase Show which began a weekly run on RFD-TV on Thursday 17 January 2008 at 9.00pm (EST).

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 at Nashville's Opry House in Studio A.

Gene Watson was expected to perform 'Together again' with Rhonda Vincent along with one other song. One of Gene Watson's greatest admirers, Joe Nichols, was also scheduled to appear on the same show, but it was not known at the time whether they would both sing a song together.

Crook & Chase

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 Fridays at 11.00am (EST) & again on Saturday nights 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

January 2008

Thursday 24

The taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' took place in Nashville on Tuesday 22 January 2008, Wednesday 23 January 2008 & Thursday 24 January 2008.

Country's Family Reunion

On Wednesday 23 January 2008, the taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' was a light-hearted affair at which Gene sang everyone's favourite 'Farewell party'. Gene received a standing ovation and, following his performance of this classic song, several of his fellow artists stated that they never want to follow Gene Watson!

Some of the guests who participated in the taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' on Wednesday 23 January 2008 included Johnny Rodriguez, Moe Bandy, Crystal Gayle, Ray Stevens, Mickey Gilley & Larry Gatlin.

Enjoy Gene Watson & Larry Gatlin perform 'Bitter they are, harder they fall' courtesy of You Tube

At the close of the taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' on Wednesday 23 January 2008, Larry Gatlin made an impromptu request to have Gene Watson step up & sing 'Bitter they are, harder they fall'.

Larry Gatlin: 'The Pilgrim' (Monument Records, 1974)

'Bitter they are, harder they fall' was written by Larry Gatlin & was originally included on (Larry's debut album) 'The Pilgrim' (Monument Records, 1974). The album, which includes liner notes written by Johnny Cash (26 February 1932 - 12 September 2003) was later re-released (Columbia Records, 1980).

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

Gene Watson recorded 'Bitter they are, harder they fall' & included the track on 'Because You Believed in Me' (Capitol Records, 1976).

Gabriel Communications was started in 1996; owned & operated by long-time disc jockey Larry Black, the company specialises in 'Reunion Videos'. Larry first applied the 'Reunion Video' concept to the legends of country music.

The idea behind 'Country's Family Reunion' was simple: ask the great people who shaped country music to get together & talk about their history & sing a few songs.

It has not been confirmed as yet when this recording of 'Country's Family Reunion' featuring Gene Watson will be available for sale, but details will be posted on the Gene Watson Fan Site & the Official Gene Watson Site as soon as they become available.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

January 2008

Thursday 24

The taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' took place in Nashville on Tuesday 22 January 2008, Wednesday 23 January 2008 & Thursday 24 January 2008.

Country's Family Reunion

On Tuesday 22 January 2008, Gene Watson's appearance on the show featured wonderful stories which were quite emotional; Gene also performed 'Memories to burn'.

On Wednesday 23 January 2008, the taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' was more light-hearted & Gene sang everyone's favourite 'Farewell party'. Gene received a standing ovation and, following his performance of this classic song, several of his fellow artists stated that they never want to follow Gene Watson!

Some of the guests who participated in the taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' on Wednesday 23 January 2008 included Johnny Rodriguez, Moe Bandy, Crystal Gayle, Ray Stevens & Mickey Gilley.

Gabriel Communications was started in 1996; owned & operated by long-time disc jockey Larry Black, the company specialises in 'Reunion Videos'. Larry first applied the 'Reunion Video' concept to the legends of country music.

The idea was simple: ask the great people who shaped country music to get together & talk about their history & sing a few songs.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

January 2008

Friday 18

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band had been confirmed as one of the major acts appearing at the first UTV Country Music Festival which would take place in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland on Saturday 2 August 2008 & Sunday 3 August 2008.

Gene Watson at UTV Country Fest on Saturday 2 August 2008 & Sunday 3 August 2008

The headline act would be George Jones; also appearing would be Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Nanci Griffith, Stonewall Jackson, Gretchen Peters, Billy Joe Shaver, Billie Jo Spears, Vernon Oxford & many more.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Carrie Moore-Reed, Third Coast Talent, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promos, Northern Ireland


Gene Watson Fan Site

January 2008

Sunday 13

The 'better late than never' department!

Country Music News, Canada

Today, the Gene Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene's latest album 'In a Perfect World' had been afforded the honour of being nominated as the 'CD of the Month' in the November 2007 issue of the Ottawa, Canada-based Country Music News.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Larry Delaney, Country Music News, Ottawa, Canada


Gene Watson Fan Site

January 2008

Saturday 12

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene Watson would participate in the taping of a Crook & Chase Show on the RFD-TV network in February 2008.

Crook & Chase

Two of radio & television's most loved & recognisable personalities would be back on the air again when the brand new Crook & Chase Show began a weekly run on RFD-TV on Thursday 17 January 2008 at 9.00pm (EST).

At the helm of the talk/variety show would be broadcast personalities Lorianne Crook & Charlie Chase, who were celebrating 25 years in the business, making the pair the longest running broadcast male/female team currently on the air 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 Wednesdays at Nashville's Opry House in Studio A. In addition to the Thursday night premiere, the show would be repeated on Fridays at 11.00am (EST) & again on Saturday nights 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

January 2008

Tuesday 08

Hot on the heels of a very successful year in 2007, 2008 was already proving to be a busy year for Gene Watson!

Llano Opry, Llano, Texas

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band would grace the stage of the Llano Opry in Llano, Texas on Saturday 12 January 2008.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Little Jimmy Dickens would also grace the stage too on the day; show times would be 2.30pm & 7.30pm & tickets would be priced at $20.00 each.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

January 2008

Wednesday 02

In the January 2008 issue of the UK's leading monthly publication Country Music People, under the banner of 'Critics Choice - the Best of 2007', Gene Watson's latest album 'In a Perfect World' was selected by four of the magazine's contributors as one of their favourite releases of 2007.

CMP contributors advocate Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' as one of the finest albums of 2007

Here are what CMP contributors Duncan Warwick, Julie Flaskett, Al Moir & Craig Baguley had to say:

Duncan Warwick (contributor)
Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World'
The great man in great form. Title track is song of the year.

Julie Flaskett (News Editor & contributor)
Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World'
Great singer, great songs - it really is a perfect world.

Al Moir (contributor)
Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World'
Thank the Lord for independent labels which still offer a platform for one of the greatest country singers of our time.

Craig Baguley (Editor & contributor)
Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World'
One of the greatest living vocalists still puts today's hit-makers in the shade.

Source
Country Music People, London, England

Gene Watson Fan Site