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Archived News with regard to Gene Watson, his music &
his career from October 2007...
October 2007:
Monday 29
 Today,
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.
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'.
Courtesy of CMT, you can read the full content
of Edward Morris' interview with Gene Watson
here.
October 2007:
Friday 19
 Today,
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.
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.
The support act was Robert Mizzell.
October 2007:
Thursday 18
 Today,
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.
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.
The support act was Philomena Begley.
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.
The support acts were Philomena Begley, Liam
McLaughlin & Tony Kerr.
October 2007:
Tuesday 16
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).
The support acts will be Philomena Begley, Liam
McLaughlin & Tony Kerr.
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.
The support acts were Philomena Begley & Liam
McLaughlin.
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.
The support act was Philomena Begley & Country
Harmony, with special guest Margo.
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.
The support acts were Philomena Begley & Country
harmony.
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.
The support act was Philomena Begley.
October 2007:
Thursday 11
      
 Today, Gene Watson
celebrated his 64th Birthday.
Here's hoping Gene, our Lone Star Hero,
enjoyed his special day!
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.
The support acts were Derek Mehaffey & Tony
Kerr.
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.
The support acts were Derek Mehaffey & Tony
Kerr.
October 2007:
Wednesday 10
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.
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'.
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.
The support act was Philomena Begley.
October 2007:
Tuesday 09
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.
October 2007:
Monday 08
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).
The support act will be Philomena Begley.
October 2007:
Sunday 07
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.
The support act was Warren Smyth.
October 2007:
Friday 05
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.
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
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.
The support act was
Jimmy Buckley.
October 2007:
Wednesday 03
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.
The support act was Mike Denver.
October 2007:
Tuesday 02
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.
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.
October 2007:
Tuesday 02
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.
The Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band tour
of Ireland begins (tonight) with a performance
at The INEC in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
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October 2007:
Monday 01
 Today,
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.
 You can subscribe to the Country Music People
magazine
here.
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