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Gene 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.


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:

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.'

Last 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.



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.'

Gene Watson was a very busy man yesterday!

Firstly, 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.

Gene 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).

It 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)..

Lastly, 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'.

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).

Gene Watson will be a very busy man This Week!

Firstly, 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.

Gene 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).

It 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.

Gene 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).

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!

Tomorrow (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.

Gene 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).

It 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.

Gene 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).

Gene 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 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.

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!

On 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.

Gene 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).

It 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.

Gene 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).

CMI.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.

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

Firstly, 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.

Gene 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).

Gene 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.

Finally, 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.

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.

However, 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.

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