Gene Watson News Archive: June 2007

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

Gene Watson Fan Site

June 2007

Wednesday 27

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

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

'In a Perfect World' from Gene Watson was anticipated to be one of the more important country music album releases of 2007.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

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'.

RFD-TV

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 was expected to be the special guest on 'Ralph Emery - Live', which would be carried on RFD-TV.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

June 2007

Friday 22

Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site was proud to announce that 'In a Perfect World' would be the title of Gene's debut album for Shanachie Records.

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

'In a Perfect World' (the title track) was written by Harley Allen & Tim Mensy.

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

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

June 2007

Thursday 21

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

Gene Watson & Mark Chesnutt | Curb Studio, Nashville | Thursday 7 June 2007

The track was 'This side of the door' (co-written by Tim Mensy & Shawn Camp) & featured a guest vocal from Mark Chesnutt; the The track was recorded on Thursday 7 June 2007.

Mark Chesnutt: 'What a Way to Live' (Decca Records, 1994) Tim Mensy: 'Tim Mensy' (PJM Records, 2002)

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

'This side of the door' was also recorded by Tim Mensy & was included on 'Tim Mensy' (PJM Records, 2002).

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

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

Official Mark Chesnutt Site

Source
Official Mark Chesnutt Site

Gene Watson Fan Site

June 2007

Tuesday 19

Today,  it was announced that Gene Watson would grace the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 13 July 2007.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

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'.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

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-modeled & 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: 'Gene Watson...Sings' (Intersound Records, 2003)

Gene Watson has recorded two Billy Yates' compositions; 'Flowers' & 'Hold me' were included on 'Gene Watson...Sings' (Intersound Records, 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 Watson: 'Uncharted Mind' (Step One Records, 1993)

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

Gene Watson: 'Memories to Burn' (Epic Records, 1985)

Gene Watson also graciously mentioned his legion of fans in Ireland, stating that they knew his album material as well as they knew his hit singles; 'Carmen', a track from 'Memories to Burn' (Epic Records, 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' & that the track would will be included on his debut album for Shanachie Records, which was slated for a September 2007 release.

Gene Watson's performance at The Nashville Palace on Thursday 7 June 2007 lasted for 75 minutes during which time he performed exquisite versions of 'Baby me baby', 'I catch myself' & 'This dream's on me'.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

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.

Gene Watson & Mark Chesnutt | Curb Studio, Nashville | Thursday 7 June 2007

The photo of Gene Watson & Mark Chesnutt (above) was taken in the Curb Studio in Nashville on Thursday 7 June 2007 & was courtesy of Sarah Brosmer of Lytle Management in Nashville.

Mark Chesnutt, a fellow Texan, was one of the artists who put on a benefit concert for Gene Watson 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 was slated for a September 2007 release, was anticipated to be one of the outstanding country music album releases of the year.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

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 Fan Site was proud to publish exclusive photographs of the event on Thursday 7 June 2007 & you can view those photos here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

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 Stuart, as well as being one of the most diverse talents in country music, is also known for his passion for photography. is a passion of his as well.  Marty Stuart had 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.

'Country Music Masters' by Marty Stuart

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

Gene Watson & Marty Stuart | 'Country Music Masters' Photo Session at Nashville Palace | Friday 6 April 2007

Gene Watson's photo session with Marty Stuart had taken place on Friday 6 April 2007 at the newly renovated Nashville Palace & you can view some photos here.

Marty Stuart's second book of photographs, 'Country Music: The Masters', went on sale on Wednesday 6 June 2007.

Source (news & photos)
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Marty Stuart, Official Marty Stuart Site


Gene Watson Fan Site

June 2007

Monday 04

Today, it was announced that Gene Watson's debut album for Shanachie Records, which was slated for a September 2007 release, would include eleven tracks.

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

The Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively announced that one of the three classic covers would be Merle Haggard's 'Today I started loving you again' (co-written by Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens).

Merle Haggard Merle Haggard & The Strangers: 'The Legend of Bonnie & Clyde' (Capitol Records, 1968) Sammi Smith: 'Today I Started Loving You Again' (Capitol Records, 1975)

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 Haggard's version never charted, the song has gone on to become a country music classic & was originally included on 'The Legend of Bonnie & Clyde' (Capitol Records, 1968).

In 1975, Sammi Smith (5 August 1943 - 12 February 2005) enjoyed a Top 10 hit on the Billboard country music singles chart with 'Today I started loving you again' & it was also the ttle track of one of her albums.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site

June 2007

Friday 01

Today, it was announced that Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band would perform at the Sparkman Civic Center in Hartselle, Alabama on Friday 8 June 2007 with the performance scheduled to begin at 7.00pm.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


Gene Watson Fan Site