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March 2008:

Monday 31

GAC Master SeriesGene Watson participated in the taping of the GAC Master Series with Bill Cody last Tuesday (25 March 2008); this taping took place in the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Gene Watson's taping of the GAC Master Series with Bill Cody will air on GAC TV on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 10.00am (EST) & 3.00pm (EST) and again on Friday 18 April 2008 at 10.00am (EST) & 3.00pm (EST).

During the show, Gene Watson spoke about his legendary and a Gene Watson was included.  You can find full details of GAC-TV show times here.

Gene Watson Donation | Country Music Hall of Fame | Tuesday 25 March 2008

Pictured (l-r) Mick Buck, Carolyn Tate, Gene Watson, Elek Horvath & Bill Cody

Gene Watson made a very special contribution to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum's Frist Library & Archives, full details of which you can find here.

Here is a full list of all the items that Gene graciously contributed:

  • Green Nudie stage costume (jacket and pants with musical note appliqué in colorful rhinestones & the letters 'GW' on back)
  • Burgundy Judy of Nashville stage costume (jacket and pants with diamond & red stone diamond shaped patterns throughout)
  • Off white Judy of Nashville shirt with diamond & red stone patterns
  • Pink satin Judy of Nashville shirt with diamond & red stone patterns
  • Pair of Laramie custom made cowboy boots with quilted pattern in burgundy, brown & tan pattern
  • Pair of brown Nocona cowboy boots
  • Dark brown Stetson cowboy hat, with feathered band & three pins
  • Genuine suede cowboy hat with six pins
  • Dark brown BWG Western's Best cowboy stage costume shirt with multi-color floral design
  • Mockup of album art for MCA Records 'Between This Time & The Next Time' (Note: dark brown cowboy hat & dark brown shirt were worn for this photo shoot).  Mockup of album art is not exactly the final cover
  • Album 'No One Will Ever Know' (Note: brown suede cowboy hat in photo on front).  Also donated some old photos

The Gene Watson Fan Site has been afforded the unique opportunity to display some of these items in a special online 'gallery' which you can view here.

This special message from Gene Watson, which was obtained on Friday 28 March 2008, is exclusive to The Gene Watson Fan Site: 

Dear friends
It was great week for me.  It was a great honour for me to make a contribution to the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.  It's extremely gratifying to know that some of my memorabilia will now be preserved in this great place & lovingly preserved for eternity.

I'm deeply humbled to have my personal mementos displayed alongside those of my own personal heroes such as Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, Ray Price & so many others.

If you are in Nashville, TN please do make a trip to the Hall of Fame as you will enjoy all that it has to offer.

My Best to you, Gene.'

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


March 2008:

Friday 28

GAC Master SeriesLast week, on Tuesday 25 March 2008, Gene Watson participated in the taping of the GAC Master Series with Bill Cody; this taping, which was proceeded by a special featuring Kathy Mattea, took place in the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Gene Watson Donation | Country Music Hall of Fame | Tuesday 25 March 2008

This special show will be broadcast this Sunday (30 March 2008) at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST) exclusively on GAC-TV when you'll have the opportunity to watch Gene Watson as he makes a very special contribution to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum's Frist Library & Archives, full details of which you can find here.

During this show, Gene Watson will speak about his legendary career and, of course, a Gene Watson video will be included too.  You can find full details of GAC-TV show times here.

Please note that the Official Gene Watson Site is being redeveloped at the moment and, as a result, the Message Board is temporarily unavailable.

From Monday 31 March 2008, it is hoped that lots of new photos & news will be added to the Official Gene Watson Site, so please check out the website early next week.

This week a number of historical Gene Watson photos have been sent to our dear friend Sean Brady, so please check out The Gene Watson Fan Site soon so that you can enjoy these shots.  These photos will also be added to the Official Gene Watson Site too.

Here is a special message from Gene Watson

Dear friends
It was great week for me.  It was a great honour for me to make a contribution to the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.  It's extremely gratifying to know that some of my memorabilia will now be preserved in this great place & lovingly preserved for eternity.

I'm deeply humbled to have my personal mementos displayed alongside those of my own personal heroes such as Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, Ray Price & so many others.

If you are in Nashville, TN please do make a trip to the Hall of Fame as you will enjoy all that it has to offer.

My Best to you, Gene.'

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


March 2008:

Wednesday 26

Gene Watson was a very busy man yesterday!

WSM 650AM, Nashville | Keith BilbreyFirstly, yesterday (Tuesday 25 March 2008), Gene Watson made a guest appearance on (Nashville's Country Legend) WSM 650AM with Keith Bilbrey at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST); Gene was on the air for 45 minutes.

Inside Music RowGene Watson also participated yesterday (Tuesday 25 March 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show will be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).

The show will also be broadcast on a number of syndicated television stations including Nashville's WNAB which airs 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

GAC Master SeriesIt was also yesterday (Tuesday 25 March 2008) that Gene Watson participated in the taping of the GAC Master Series with Bill Cody; this taping took place in the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville between 9.00am & 5.00pm.

Gene Watson's taping of the GAC Master Series with Bill Cody will air on GAC TV on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST).

A repeat of the show will take place on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 10.00am (EST) & 3.00pm (EST) and on Friday 18 April 2008 at 10.00am (EST) & 3.00pm (EST)..

The Grand Ole OpryLastly, Gene Watson graced the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville last night (Tuesday 25 March 2008) at 7.30pm (CST) / 8.30pm (EST).  Gene, who was backed by The Opry Band, performed three songs on the night, namely 'Fourteen carat mind', 'Nothing sure looked good on you' & 'Farewell party'.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


March 2008:

Wednesday 26

Today (Wednesday 26 March 2008) Gene Watson will be interviewed by host Faron Sparkman on WSGS Radio in Hazard, Kentucky - the broadcast will take place at 9.00am (CST) / 10.00am (EST).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


March 2008:

Tuesday 25

Gene Watson will be a very busy man This Week!

WSM 650AM, Nashville | Keith BilbreyFirstly, today (Tuesday 25 March 2008), Gene Watson will make a guest appearance on (Nashville's Country Legend) WSM 650AM with Keith Bilbrey at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST); please note that this broadcast will take place at 3.00pm if you reside in the UK & Ireland.

Inside Music RowGene Watson will also participate today (Tuesday 25 March 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show will be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).

The show will also be broadcast on a number of syndicated television stations including Nashville's WNAB which airs 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

GAC Master SeriesIt is also today (Tuesday 25 March 2008) that Gene Watson will participate in the taping of the GAC Master Series with Bill Cody; this taping, which will also feature special guest Kathy Mattea, takes place in the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville between 9.00am & 5.00pm.

The Grand Ole OpryGene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville tonight (Tuesday 25 March 2008) at 7.30pm (CST) / 8.30pm (EST).  Gene, who will be backed by The Opry Band, will perform three songs on the night.

Finally, tomorrow (Wednesday 26 March 2008) Gene Watson will be interviewed by host Faron Sparkman on WSGS Radio in Hazard, Kentucky - the broadcast will take place at 9.00am (CST) / 10.00am (EST).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


March 2008:

Monday 24

Gene Watson will be a very busy man This Week!

Firstly, today (Monday 24 March 2008), Gene Watson will participate in...I can't say anymore until I gain permission to do so!

WSM 650AM, Nashville | Keith BilbreyTomorrow (Tuesday 25 March 2008), Gene Watson will make a guest appearance on (Nashville's Country Legend) WSM 650AM with Keith Bilbrey at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST); please note that this broadcast will take place at 3.00pm if you reside in the UK & Ireland.

Inside Music RowGene Watson will also participate (on Tuesday 25 March 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show will be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).

The show will also be broadcast on a number of syndicated television stations including Nashville's WNAB which airs 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

GAC Master SeriesIt is also on Tuesday 25 March 2008 that Gene Watson will participate in the taping of the GAC Master Series with Bill Cody; this taping, which will also feature special guest Kathy Mattea, takes place in the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville between 9.00am & 5.00pm.

The Grand Ole OpryGene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville (on Tuesday 25 March 2008) at 7.30pm (CST) / 8.30pm (EST).  Gene, who will be backed by The Opry Band, will perform three songs on the night.

Finally, on Wednesday 26 March 2008, Gene Watson will be interviewed by host Faron Sparkman on WSGS Radio in Hazard, Kentucky - the broadcast will take place at 9.00am (CST) / 10.00am (EST).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


March 2008:

Sunday 23

The Midnite JamboreeGene Watson made a special guest appearance last night (Saturday 22 March 2008) on The Midnite Jamboree, a show broadcast (after The Grand Ole Opry broadcast) on Nashville's Country Legend WSM 650AM.  Gene's appearance was to help honour his friend Tony Booth who had been a member of Gene's famed Farewell Party Band in the 1980s.

The broadcast will be added to The Midnite Jamboree archives soon & you'll have an opportunity to listen then; check out this link.

Tony Booth: 'Is This All There is to a Honky Tonk' (Heart of Texas Records, 2008)Tony Booth hosted the broadcast & Gene performed 'Should I Come Home (or should I go crazy)'.  In his introduction, Tony mentioned this website
(The Gene Watson Fan Site) & the fact that he had been asked for a Gene Watson quote for the site.

Please note that Tony Booth now has a new album available on Heart of Texas Records; you can purchase your copy of 'Is This All There is to a Honky Tonk' here.

Tony recorded four of Dave Lindsey's songs back in the 1980s for an album project; the album was produced by Gene Watson but it was never released.

On the night (Saturday 22 March 2008), Dave Lindsey also had the pleasure of meeting up once again with his friends David Frizzell, J Frizzell & Jimmy Capps.

Source
Dave Lindsey, Songwriter, Nashville


March 2008:

Wednesday 19

Gene Watson will be a very busy man Next Week!

Firstly, on Monday 24 March 2008, Gene Watson will participate in...I can't say anymore until I gain permission to do so!

WSM 650AM, Nashville | Keith BilbreyOn Tuesday 25 March 2008, Gene Watson will make a guest appearance on (Nashville's Country Legend) WSM 650AM with Keith Bilbrey at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST); please note that this broadcast will take place at 3.00pm if you reside in the UK & Ireland.

Inside Music RowGene Watson will also participate (on Tuesday 25 March 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show will be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).

The show will also be broadcast on a number of syndicated television stations including Nashville's WNAB which airs 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

GAC Master SeriesIt is also on Tuesday 25 March 2008 that Gene Watson will participate in the taping of the GAC Master Series with Bill Cody; this taping, which will also feature special guest Kathy Mattea, takes place in the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville between 9.00am & 5.00pm.

The Grand Ole OpryGene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville (on Tuesday 25 March 2008) at 7.30pm (CST) / 8.30pm (EST).  Gene, who will be backed by The Opry Band, will perform three songs on the night.

Finally, on Wednesday 26 March 2008, Gene Watson will be interviewed by host Faron Sparkman on WSGS Radio in Hazard, Kentucky - the broadcast will take place at 9.00am (CST) / 10.00am (EST).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


March 2008:

Thursday 13

Country Music Ireland TV | Gene WatsonCMI.tv is Ireland's first internet TV channel & was established in August 2007.

CMI.tv is in a unique position to showcase the best in Irish & American country music.  High speed broadband is now available in more homes than ever, so CMI.tv is now a reality.

The CMI.tv website has a dedicated page for Gene Watson & you can view it here.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site


March 2008:

Tuesday 11

Get Ready to Sign!

The Gene Watson Box Set Petition | The Petition Site
The all-new Gene Watson Box Set Petition was launched on Wednesday 20 February 2008.  The previous version of the petition included a number of inappropriate entries which caused the total number of signatures collected to be inaccurate.

The new petition will be monitored on a daily basis & inappropriate signatures will be removed.

Please sign on the dotted line on behalf of Gene Watson!

Only 1 signature per person please

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site


March 2008:

Wednesday 05

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Tuesday 25 March 2008Gene Watson will grace the stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Tuesday 25 March 2008.  Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now.

Gene Watson fans can use coupon code WEBFAN or click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their ticket purchase.

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

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville on Tuesday 25 March 2008

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


March 2008:

Wednesday 05

'Legendary Conversations with a Texas Disc Jockey from Tracy PitcoxAmerican country music disc jockey Tracy Pitcox has a consuming passion for traditional country music.  He is a 22-year veteran of radio station KNEL in Brady, Texas & is also the owner of Heart of Texas Records where he has overseen recordings by legends such as Curtis Potter, Ferlin Husky, Floyd Tillman & Leona Williams.

'Legendary Conversations with a Texas Disc Jockey' is a 360-page compendium of interviews that Tracy has conducted down through the years with veteran country singers over radio station KNEL.

KNEL 95.3FM & 1490AM | Brady, Texas

The book contains interviews with over 80 country music legends including Gene Watson, George Jones, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Ray price, Ferlin Husky, Darrell McCall, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Leona Williams, Tammy Wynette, Justin Tubb, Curtis Potter, Johnny Bush, Charley Pride & many more.

The interviews were captured just as they were heard over the air on KNEL 95.3FM in Brady, Texas between these greats in the country music business & disc jockey Tracy Pitcox during the last 20 years.

Heart of Texas Country Music Association | Brady, Texas

'Legendary Conversations with a Texas Disc Jockey' from Tracy Pitcox is truly a piece of country music history & you can order your copy here.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Craig Baguley (Editor), Country Music People, London, England


March 2008:

Monday 03

Gene Watson will be a very busy man on Tuesday 25 March 2008!

WSM 650AM, Nashville | Keith BilbreyFirstly, Gene Watson will make a guest appearance on (Nashville's Country Legend) WSM 650AM with Keith Bilbrey at 10.00am (CST) / 11.00am (EST) on Tuesday 25 March 2008; please note that this broadcast will take place at 3.00pm if you reside in the UK & Ireland.

Inside Music RowGene Watson will also participate (on Tuesday 25 March 2008) in the taping of the television show 'Inside Music Row'; this show will be aired on the AMG-TV network (reaching a potential audience of 20 million).

The show will also be broadcast on a number of syndicated television stations including Nashville's WNAB which airs 'Inside Music Row' on Sunday evenings at 10.30pm (CST) / 11.30pm (EST).

GAC Master SeriesGene Watson will also participate in the taping of the GAC Master Series (on Tuesday 25 March 2008) with Bill Cody; this taping will take place in the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

The Grand Ole OpryFinally, Gene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville (on Tuesday 25 March 2008) - please note that Gene will be backed by The Opry Band & that the Farewell Party Band will not be appearing on the night.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


March 2008:

Monday 03

Get Ready to Sign!

The Gene Watson Box Set Petition | The Petition Site
The all-new Gene Watson Box Set Petition was launched on Wednesday 20 February 2008.  The previous version of the petition included a number of inappropriate entries which caused the total number of signatures collected to be inaccurate.

The new petition will be monitored on a daily basis & inappropriate signatures will be removed.

Please sign on the dotted line on behalf of Gene Watson!

Only 1 signature per person please

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site


March 2008:

Saturday 01

It is with regret that we report that Gene Watson is still suffering from a bad case of flu.

As a consequence, Gene Watson & The Farewell Party Band will not be appearing tonight (Saturday 1 March 2008) at The Performing Arts Center at Chickasha High School in Chickasha, Oklahoma [website] - apologies to those patrons who were planning to attend the performance.

It was also with regret that we recently reported that Gene Watson would not be participating in the taping of the GAC Master Series on Monday 25 February 2008, a taping that was due to take place at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

GAC Master SeriesHowever, there is good news - Gene Watson will now participate in the taping of the GAC Master Series on Tuesday 25 March 2008, a taping that will take place at the hallowed halls of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

It will also be on Tuesday 25 March 2008 that Gene Watson will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville - please note that the Farewell Party Band will not be appearing on the night.

It is expected that an appearance on Nashville's Country Legend WSM 650AM along with two more interviews for Tuesday 25 March 2008 will also be rescheduled.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


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