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Read Archived News with regard to Gene Watson, his music & his career from June 2007...

June 2007:

Wednesday 27

The Gene Watson Site is proud to announce that 'In a Perfect World', Gene's debut album for Shanachie Records, will be officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

'In A Perfect World' from Gene Watson is anticipated to be one of the more important country music albums of 2007.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

June 2007:

Monday 25

RFD-TV, which was launched in December 2000, is the USA's first 24-hour television network dedicated to serving the needs & interests of rural America.

RFD-TV is produced & up-linked via satellite to all fifty states from Northstar Studios in Nashville.  The channel is proudly distributed & carried by DISH Network, DIRECTV, Mediacom, Charter, NRTC, Bresnan & NCTC cable systems, with new cable systems adding the channel most everyday.

RFD-TV programming is divided into the following program blocks; 'Horses on RFD-TV', 'Rural/Agricultural News', 'Rural Lifestyle', 'Traditional & Ethnic Music', 'Rural Youth' & 'Video Livestock Auctions'.



Under its program banner of 'Traditional & Ethnic Music', RFD-TV broadcasts bluegrass, gospel, polka & traditional country music, along with original music specials from venues around the USA.

On Monday 10 September 2007, Gene Watson will be the special guest on 'Ralph Emery - Live', which will be carried on RFD-TV.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

June 2007:

Friday 22

The Gene Watson Site is proud to announce that 'In a Perfect World' will be the title of Gene's debut album for Shanachie Records.

'In A Perfect World' (the song) was written by Harley Allen & Tim Mensy.

'In A Perfect World' (the new Gene Watson album) is slated for a September 2007 release & is anticipated to be one of the outstanding country music albums of the year.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

June 2007:

Thursday 21

The Gene Watson Site is proud to announce the title of one of the tracks that will grace Gene's debut album for Shanachie Records, which is slated for a September 2007 release.

The track is 'This side of the door' (co-written by Tim Mensy & Shawn Camp) & features a guest vocal from Mark Chesnutt.  The track was recorded on Thursday 7 June 2007 when this photo of Gene & Mark pictured together was taken.



'This side of the door' was originally recorded by Mark Chesnutt & was included on his 'What a Way to Live' album, which was released on Decca Records (Decca 11094) in 1994.

'This side of the door' was also recorded by Tim Mensy & was included on his self-titled ('Tim Mensy') album, which was released on PJM Records in 2002.

Gene Watson's debut album for Shanachie Records, which is slated for a September 2007 release, is anticipated to be one of the outstanding country music albums of the year.



Source
The Official Mark Chesnutt Site

June 2007:

Tuesday 19

Gene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 13 July 2007.

Details of Gene's scheduled slot will be posted soon.  In the meantime, please check out the Opry site.

Please check out the WSM 650 site for further information.  If you are unable to listen via WSM 650AM or online, you will have an opportunity to listen (online) to an archived version of Gene's performance at a later date.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

June 2007:

Thursday 14

On Thursday 7 June 2007, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Corky Owens, Joe Eddie Gough, Staley Rogers & Steve Anderson) gave an outstanding performance at The Riverfront Stages at the CMA Music Festival (formerly Fan Fair) in Nashville.

Gene performed five of his classic recordings on the day; 'Fourteen carat mind', 'Love in the hot afternoon', 'Memories to burn', 'Paper Rosie' & 'Farewell party'.

The Gene Watson Site has gained permission to link to the special Gene Watson photos, which were taken by photographer Dan Harr.  You have the opportunity to view these extraordinary shots of Gene here.



News Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

Photos Source
Dan Harr, Music News Nashville

June 2007:

Thursday 07

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Corky Owens, Joe Eddie Gough, Staley Rogers & Steve Anderson) gave a rare & outstanding performance at The Nashville Palace (a re-modelled & lovely, spacious club with a full dining menu, which is located just across from the Opryland Hotel).

Several distinguished individuals attended the performance on this special night; Billy Yates was seated right down front.  Gene was very pleased to see him & acknowledged his presence several times from the stage during the course of the evening.

Gene Watson has recorded two Billy Yates' compositions; 'Flowers' & 'Hold me' were included on the 'Gene Watson...Sings' album, which was released on Intersound Records in 2003.

Gene's new producer Brent Rowan was also in the audience, as was Gene's good friend, CAA agent Stan Barnett & his manager John Lytle (Lytle Management).

The wonderful bluegrass diva Rhonda Vincent made a point of attending the entire performance, so that she too could enjoy the master at work; Gene was not aware that Rhonda was present until after the show.

Gene received a standing ovation for his performance of Marty Robbins' 'You gave me a mountain' (included on Gene's 'Uncharted Mind' album on Step One Records in 1993); in fact, he received a wonderful reception to each & every song he performed on the night.

Gene also graciously mentioned his legion of fans in Ireland, stating that they knew his album material as well as they knew his hit singles.  The track 'Carmen' (originally included on the 'Memories to Burn' album on Epic Records in 1985) was dedicated to all of Gene's Irish fans.

Gene also informed the audience that he had recorded Merle Haggard's 'Today I started loving you again' (the track will be included on his debut album for Shanachie Records, which is slated for a September 2007 release) & he performed exquisite versions of 'Baby me baby', 'I catch myself' & 'This dream's on me'.

Gene Watson's performance at The Nashville Palace lasted for 75 minutes.

News Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

June 2007:

Thursday 07

Today, in between performing at the CMA Music Festival & The Nashville Palace, Gene Watson & his producer Brent Rowan visited the recording studio.  Mark Chesnutt dropped by & added his vocals to a track, which will feature on Gene's debut album for Shanachie Records - here's a photo of Gene & Mark together.

Mark Chesnutt, a fellow Texan, was one of the artists who put on a benefit concert for Gene when he was suffering from colon cancer & had extraordinary health costs that his insurance would not cover.  Gene has said that he will never forget that gift from Mark & that he considers him to be a truly great friend.

Gene Watson's debut album for Shanachie Records, which is slated for a September 2007 release, is anticipated to be one of the outstanding country music albums of the year.

News Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

June 2007:

Thursday 07

Today, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Corky Owens, Joe Eddie Gough, Staley Rogers & Steve Anderson) gave an outstanding performance at The Riverfront Stages at the CMA Music Festival (formerly Fan Fair) in Nashville.

Gene performed five of his classic recordings; 'Fourteen carat mind', 'Love in the hot afternoon', 'Memories to burn', 'Paper Rosie' & 'Farewell party'.

The Gene Watson Site is proud to publish exclusive photographs of the event on Thursday 8 June 2007:


Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4

News & Photos Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

June 2007:

Wednesday 06

In April 2007, it had been announced that Gene Watson had been selected as one of the subjects for inclusion within Marty Stuart's second book of photographs. 

Marty is known as one of the most diverse talents in country music, but people may not know that photography is a passion of his as well.  Marty published his first book of photographs & essays, 'Pilgrims: Sinners, Saints & Prophets' in 1999.

Marty Stuart's second book of photographs will be titled 'Country Music: The Masters' & will contain portraits of legendary country artists, along with photos of people, places & things associated with them.

 
Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3

Gene Watson's photo session with Marty Stuart took place on Friday 6 April 2007 at the newly renovated Nashville Palace.

Marty Stuart has put the finishing touches to his second book of photographs - 'Country Music: The Masters' went on sale today (Wednesday 6 June 2007).  The late Johnny Cash will grace the collection's front cover.

News Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
The Official Marty Stuart Site

Photos Source
Marty Stuart

June 2007:

Monday 04

Gene Watson's debut album for Shanachie Records, which is slated for a September 2007 release, will include eleven tracks.

Three of these tracks will be covers of some of Gene's favourite classic country songs.

The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that one of these three classic covers will be Merle Haggard's 'Today I started Loving You Again' (co-written by Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens).

Merle Haggard's 'The Legend of Bonnie & Clyde' spent 2 weeks at No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1968 (27 April - 11 May) & the 'b' side of the single was 'Today I Started Loving You Again'. 

Though Merle's version never charted, the song has gone on to become a country music classic & was originally included on 'The Legend of Bonnie & Clyde' album, which was released on Capitol Records in 1968.

In 1975, Sammi Smith (5 August 1943 - 12 February 2005) enjoyed a Top 10 hit on Billboard with 'Today I Started Loving You Again'.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

June 2007:

Friday 01

Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band will perform at the Sparkman Civic Center in Hartselle, Alabama on Friday 8 June 2007.

The performance begins at 7pm - please refer to the promotional poster (above right).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

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