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October 2007:

Monday 29

Read Porter Wagoner's Quote HereToday, it is with deep regret that The Gene Watson Fan Site reports the passing (on Sunday 28 October 2007) of Porter Wagoner, a Grand Ole Opry institution & member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, at 8.25pm at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Known as the Thin Man form West Plains, he was 80 years old & had been hospitalised since Monday 15 October 2007.  An Opry spokesperson announced on Sunday 21 October 2007 that Porter had been diagnosed with lung cancer.  He was released to hospice care on Friday 26 October 2007.

An Opry star since 1957, the well-loved Porter Wagoner Had been the show's goodwill ambassador for many years & was photographed by fans millions of times as he clowned onstage in the flashy rhinestone suits that became one of his trademarks.

Courtesy of CMT, you can read the full story here.

When contacted by The Gene Watson Fan Site for inclusion in the 'Gene's Peers' section of the site, Porter Wagoner graciously submitted a quote about Gene Watson on Wednesday 22 March 2006 & you can read Porter's words about Gene here.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
CMT (Country Music Television)


October 2007:

Saturday 27

Today, The Gene Watson Fan Site is pleased to inform you that Digital Rodeo is an online community filled with fresh & exciting content for country music artists & fans alike.

Digital Rodeo | Gene Watson


Gene Watson now has his own profile at Digital Rodeo [link] complete with music, photos & much more.

Gene Watson now has a further opportunity to reach out to & interact with his current & potential fans.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


October 2007:

Tuesday 23

Today, CMT staff writer Edward Morris' interview with Gene Watson, which took place on Thursday 27 September 2007, is published online under the title 'Gene Watson gets extra star power for 'In a Perfect World'.

CMT | Gene Watson


Courtesy of CMT, you can read the full content of Edward Morris' interview with Gene Watson here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
CMT (Country Music Television)


October 2007:

Friday 19

The Mountain Press Newspaper

Jeff FoxworthyToday, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively revealed that Gene Watson was interviewed by The Mountain Press, a local newspaper for the Sevierville/Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee.

Gene Watson will also be interviewed by Jeff Foxworthy on Tuesday 30 October 2007.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


October 2007:

Friday 19

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) rounded off their highly successful Irish tour by gracing the stage of The Sligo Southern Hotel in Sligo.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007


The support act was Robert Mizzell.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Thursday 18

Country WeeklyToday, the Gene Watson Fan Site can exclusively reveal that a special feature on Gene Watson will be published in the (Monday) 3 December 2007 issue of Country Weekly.

Country Weekly will be available (stateside) on news-stands on Monday 19 November 2007.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville


October 2007:

Thursday 18

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Red Cow Hotel in Dublin.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007


The support act was Philomena Begley.

Gene Watson

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Wednesday 17

Tonight, following a day of rest & relaxation (on Tuesday 16 October 2007), Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Tullyglass House Hotel in Ballymena, Co. Antrim.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007


The support acts were Philomena Begley, Liam McLaughlin & Tony Kerr.

Gene Watson

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Tuesday 16

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Today, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) will enjoy a day of rest & relaxation.

Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band will grace the stage of The Tullyglass House Hotel in Ballymena, Co. Antrim tomorrow night (Wednesday 17 October 2007).

Gene Watson

The support acts will be Philomena Begley, Liam McLaughlin & Tony Kerr.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Monday 15

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Riverside Theatre at The University of Ulster in Coleraine.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

The support acts were Philomena Begley & Liam McLaughlin.

Gene Watson

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Sunday 14

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Iontas Theatre in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

The support act was Philomena Begley & Country Harmony, with special guest Margo.

Gene Watson

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Saturday 13

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of St. Joseph's Hall in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

The support acts were Philomena Begley & Country harmony.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Friday 12

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Market Place Theatre in Armagh City.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

The support act was Philomena Begley.

Gene Watson

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Thursday 11

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Gene Watson | 11 October 2007 | Happy 64th Birthday!Today, Gene Watson celebrated his 64th Birthday.

Here's hoping Gene, our Lone Star Hero, enjoyed his special day!
Gene Watson | 11 October 2007 | Happy 64th Birthday!
Gene had certainly plenty to celebrate today (as well as his birthday); a new record deal with Shanachie Records, a new album ('In a Perfect World'), a new website & he was in the middle of a very successful Irish tour.

Here's hoping Gene enjoys many more years of the very best!


October 2007:

Thursday 11

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

The support acts were Derek Mehaffey & Tony Kerr.

Gene Watson

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Wednesday 10

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

The support acts were Derek Mehaffey & Tony Kerr.

Gene Watson

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Wednesday 10

BBC Radio Ulster | Hugo Duncan

Today, Gene Watson participated in a BBC Radio Ulster outside broadcast with Hugo Duncan; the 'Country Afternoon' show was broadcast 'live' from Meadow Lane Shopping Centre, Moneymore Road in Magherafelt between 1.30pm & 3.00pm in the UK & Ireland (in the US, this broadcast took place between 7.30am & 9.00am Central / 8.30am & 10.00am Eastern.

BBC Radio Ulster | Hugo Duncan

Gene was in magnificent form and, backed by the Country Harmony band, performed three of his greatest hits namely 'Fourteen carat mind', 'Got no reason now for going home' & 'Farewell party'.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Tuesday 09

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

The support act was Philomena Begley.

Gene Watson

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Tuesday 09

BBC Radio Ulster | Hugo Duncan

Today, Gene Watson was interviewed by Hugo Duncan on BBC Radio Ulster, Northern Ireland's national radio service between 2.00pm & 3.00pm (UK/Ireland); if you were listening in the US, this broadcast took place between 8.00am & 9.00am Central / 9.00am & 10.00am Eastern.

BBC Radio Ulster | Hugo Duncan

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Monday 08

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Today, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) will enjoy a day of rest & relaxation.

Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band will grace the stage of The Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone tomorrow night (Tuesday 9 October 2007).

Gene Watson

The support act will be Philomena Begley.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Sunday 07

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Tonight, following a day of rest & relaxation (on Saturday 6 October 2007), Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

Gene Watson

The support act was Warren Smyth.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Friday 05

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The University Concert Hall in the Limerick University Theatre in Limerick.

University Concert Hall, Limerick

The support act was intended to be Robert Mizzell; instead Farewell Party Band member Clinton Gregory graced the stage & entertained the audience for twenty minutes before joining Gene & the rest of the band for the evening's performance proper.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Pat Fitzmaurice, Glin, Co. Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Thursday 04

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

Gene Watson

The support act was Jimmy Buckley.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Wednesday 03

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) graced the stage of The TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Gene Watson

The support act was Mike Denver.

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Tuesday 02

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Today, following a day of rest & relaxation on Monday 1 October 2007, a seven-hour bus journey from Belfast International Airport to his first performance location (Killarney, Co. Kerry) & a good night's sleep, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) are reported as being in good spirits & are looking forward to the commencement of their 2007 tour of Ireland.

Gene Watson

Tonight, Gene Watson was interviewed by Dermot Moriarty on Radio Kerry between 7.00pm & 9.00pm, prior to his & the Farewell Party Band's performance at
The INEC in Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Radio KerrySource
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Tuesday 02

Gene Watson | Irish Tour | Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October 2007

Tonight, following a day of rest & relaxation on Monday 1 October 2007, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band (Joe Eddie Gough, Clinton Gregory, Todd Hines, Kenneth 'Corky' Owens, Staley Rogers & Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff) commence their 2007 tour of Ireland.

Gene Watson

The Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band tour of Ireland begins (tonight) with a performance at
The INEC in Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Gene Watson in Ireland | October 2007 | Tickets on Sale
Gene Watson in Ireland
Tickets on Sale

Source
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Fan Site
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Northern Ireland
Carrie Moore-Read, Third Coast Talent, Nashville


October 2007:

Monday 01

Country Music People (October 2007) | Review of Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' by Jon PhilibertToday, the Gene Watson Site is proud to announce that Gene Watson's new album 'In a Perfect World' has been afforded the honour of being nominated as the 'CD of the Month' in the October 2007 issue of Country Music People.

The CMP 'CD of the Month' review, which was written by Jon Philibert, is reproduced on The Gene Watson Site (with the permission of the publishers) here.

Country Music People's Jon Philibert | Review of Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' (October 2007)You can subscribe to the Country Music People magazine here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Craig Baguley,
Country Music People, London, England


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