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January 2008:

Saturday 26

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 8 February 2008Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band will grace the stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 8 February 2008.

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

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

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Friday 8 February 2008

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

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


January 2008:

Friday 25

Crook & ChaseGene Watson will participate in the taping of a Crook & Chase Show (which will be broadcast on the RFD-TV network) on Wednesday 6 February 2008.

Lorianne Crook & Charlie ChaseTwo 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 Eastern.

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

Read Joe Nichols' Quote HereRead Rhonda Vincent's Quote HereGene Watson will perform 'Together again' with Rhonda Vincent & one other song which has yet to be confirmed.  One of Gene's greatest admirers Joe Nichols is also scheduled to appear on the same show, but it is not known at this time whether they will both sing a song together.

The Crook & Chase Show will be aired on the RFD-TV network on Thursday 7 February 2008 at 9.00pm Eastern.  In addition to the Thursday night broadcast, the show will be repeated on Fridays at 11.00am Eastern & again on Saturday nights at 7.00pm Eastern as part of the popular Saturday night music block on RFD-TV.  As always, please check your local listings for schedule changes.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


January 2008:

Thursday 24

Country family ReunionThe taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' took place in Nashville on Tuesday last (22 January) & yesterday (Wednesday 23 January); taping of the show also takes place today (Thursday 24 January).

Yesterday (Wednesday 23 January), the taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' was a light-hearted affair & 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!

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

Larry Gatlin: 'The Pilgrim' (Monument Records, 1973)At the close of yesterday's (Wednesday 23 January) taping of 'Country's Family Reunion', Larry Gatlin made an impromptu request to have Gene step up & sing 'Bitter they are, harder they fall'.

'Bitter they are, harder they fall' was written by Larry Gatlin & was originally included on Larry's debut album 'The Pilgrim' which was released on Fred Foster's Monument Records (KZ32571) in 1974.  The album includes liner notes written by Johnny Cash (26 February 1932 - 12 September 2003).

'The Pilgrim' album was re-released by Columbia Records (PC 36541) in 1980.  You can find out more about Larry Gatlin, and his brothers Steve & Rudy, by logging onto The Gatlin Brothers website.

'Because You Believed in Me' (Capitol Records, 1976)Gene Watson recorded 'Bitter they are, harder they fall' & included the track on his 'Because You Believed in Me' album which was released on Capitol Records in 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' is 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


January 2008:

Thursday 24

Country family ReunionThe taping of 'Country's Family Reunion' took place in Nashville on Tuesday last (22 January) & yesterday (Wednesday 23 January); taping of the show will also take place today (Thursday 24 January).

On Tuesday last (22 January), Gene Watson's appearance on the show featured wonderful stories which were quite emotional & a performance of 'Memories to burn'.

Yesterday (Wednesday 23 January), 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) 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.


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


January 2008:

Friday 18

The Gene Watson Fan Site is proud to announce that Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band have been confirmed as one of the major acts appearing at the first UTV Country Music Festival which will take place in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August 2008.

UTV Country Music Festival | Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August 2008

The headline act will be George Jones; also appearing will 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, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland


January 2008:

Sunday 13

Gene Watson: 'In a Perfect World' | Shanachie Records (2007)The 'better late than never' department!

The Gene Watson Fan Site is proud to announce that Gene Watson's latest album 'In a Perfect World' was 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.

Country Music News | Ottawa, CanadaYou can read CMN Editor Larry Delaney's thoughtful review here & you can subscribe to Country Music News here.

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


January 2008:

Saturday 12

Crook & ChaseGene Watson will participate in the taping of a Crook & Chase Show on the RFD-TV network in February 2008 (date to be announced).

Lorianne Crook & Charlie ChaseTwo of radio & television's most loved & recognisable personalities will be back on the air again when the brand new Crook & Chase Show begins a weekly run on RFD-TV on Thursday 17 January 2008 at 9.00pm Eastern.

At the helm of the talk/variety show are broadcast personalities Lorianne Crook & Charlie Chase, who are celebrating 25 years in the business, making the pair the longest running broadcast male/female team currently on the air in the US.

RFD-TVThe weekly one-hour show will be produced by Jim Owens Entertainment & will 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 will be repeated on Fridays at 11.00am Eastern & again on Saturday nights at 7.00pm Eastern as part of the popular Saturday night music block on RFD-TV.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


January 2008:

Tuesday 08

Llano Opry, Llano, Texas | Gene Watson & Little Jimmy Dickens | Saturday 12 January 2008Hot on the heels of a very successful year (2007), 2008 is already proving to be a busy year for Gene Watson!

Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band will grace the stage of the Llano Opry in Llano, Texas on Saturday 12 January 2008.

Little Jimmy DickensCountry Music Hall of Fame member Little Jimmy Dickens will also grace the stage too on the day.

The show times are 2.30pm & 7.30pm & tickets are priced at $20.00 each.

For further information, please check out the Llano Opry website here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


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.

Country Music People

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.

Order Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' Today

Source
Country Music People, London, England


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