Gene Watson News

Read Archived News with regard to Gene Watson, his music & his career from September 2007...

September 2007:

Saturday 29

The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that Gene Watson's Farewell Party Band has gained a member.

Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff has rejoined the band.  Woody is a very accomplished guitar player & will play his first gigs with Gene Watson's Farewell Party Band this weekend.

We welcome Bryan 'Woody' Woodruff as a member of the Farewell Party Band & hope that he will enjoy his stint with Gene Watson.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

September 2007:

Friday 28

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal details of the all-new Gene Watson Site, which went 'live' today (Friday 28 September 2007.



The all-new Gene Watson Site will be the very best place to find all things Gene Watson!

You'll be able to buy Gene's latest release 'In a Perfect World' as well as many of his past CDs & all Gene Watson merchandise.  You will be able to read Gene's biography & find out about his latest tour schedule.

You will also be able to sign up for a newsletter which will be absolutely free & will keep you up to date with all the latest Gene Watson news.

As work continues on the all-new Gene Watson Site, a message board will be added where you will be able to chat with other Gene Watson fans & even Gene himself.

Gene will also be working on a personal blog for the site & many other exciting features will be added regularly.

September 2007:

Friday 28

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal details of the all-new Gene Watson Merchandise Site.



You now have the opportunity to Purchase Gene's fabulous new album, along with CDs, t-shirts & baseball caps.  Many more items will be added to the merchandise site as they become available.

September 2007:

Thursday 27

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal details of the Gene Watson Mailing List.



You now have the opportunity to periodically receive special announcements & news regarding the latest happenings in Gene Watson's career including tour announcements, his latest music, media appearances and much more.

September 2007:

Thursday 27

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that Gene Watson will speak to a writer associated with CMT (Country Music Television) today (Thursday 27 September 2007).



This written piece will be featured on CMT at a later date.

This CMT piece is one in a series of features which have been organised to help promote Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World', the official launch of which took place on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Thursday 27

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that Gene Watson will be interviewed 'live' by Derik Walker on KICR, a country music station based in Spokane, Washington.

Gene Watson's interview with Derik Walker on KICR will take place on Thursday 27 September 2007 at 5.00pm Central.

Please note that if you are resident in the UK or Ireland, the interview will be broadcast at 11.00pm BST.

This radio interview is one in a series of interviews which have been organised to help promote Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World', the official launch of which took place on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Wednesday 26

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that Gene Watson will participate in a number of Irish media interviews on Wednesday 26 September 2007.

Please note that the following times are UK/Ireland & will be 5/6/7 hours AHEAD of the USA depending on your location:

4.00pm
Gene Watson will be interviewed by the Sunday World newspaper; this interview/article will be published at a later date

4.30pm
Gene Watson will be interviewed on City Beat Radio by John Chambers

5.00pm
Gene Watson will be interviewed on Northern Sound Radio by Noel

5.30pm
Gene Watson will be interviewed on Limerick's Live 95


7.30pm
Gene Watson will be interviewed on Radio Kerry

10.00pm
Gene Watson will be interviewed 'live' by Pio McCann on Highland Radio, the independent local radio service for north Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.

These Irish radio/media interviews will promote the release of Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World', the official launch of which took place on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

These Irish radio/media interviews are also taking place to promote Gene Watson's 2007 Tour of Ireland (Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October), full details of which can be found here.

September 2007:

Tuesday 25

The Day has Arrived!
Today, Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World' is officially launched worldwide.

Request Gene Watson's new single 'I buried our love' at your local radio station, see Gene on tour in the US & Ireland (October 2007) & purchase the new 'In a Perfect World' album at the all-new Gene Watson Merchandise Site.

September 2007:

Saturday 22

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that Gene Watson will be interviewed 'live' by Pio McCann on Highland Radio, the independent local radio service for north Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.

'The Pio McCann Country Show' is a highly popular country music show on Highland Radio & Gene Watson's interview with Pio McCann will take place next Wednesday (26 September 2007) at 10.00pm UK/Ireland.

Please note that if you are resident in the US, the interview will be broadcast at 4.00pm Central/5.00pm Eastern.

This radio interview is in preparation for the release of Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World', the official launch of which will take place next Tuesday (25 September 2007).

This interview is also taking place to promote Gene Watson's 2007 Tour of Ireland (Tuesday 2 October - Friday 19 October), full details of which can be found here.

September 2007:

Thursday 20

Today, the Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that Gene Watson is the 'Featured Artist' on the IFCO (International Fan Club Organization) website.

Loudilla, Loretta & Kay are proud to say that Gene Watson & his Fan Club have long been affiliated with IFCO.

September 2007:

Wednesday 19

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal the names of the 5 lucky winners of the recent Gene Watson CD Giveaway competition.

The Gene Watson Site had 5 Autographed Copies to give away of the new Gene Watson album, 'In a Perfect World', in a special online competition which ran between Wednesday 1 August 2007 & Wednesday 5 September 2007.

‘In a Perfect World’ is Gene Watson’s first album for Shanachie Records & will be officially released next Tuesday (25 September 2007).

This album is destined to become one of the more important country music releases of the year & feature guest vocals from six (Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Joe Nichols, Rhonda Vincent, Mark Chesnutt & Connie Smith) of the country music industry’s hottest talents.

I wish to express a special word of thanks to Shanachie Records for taking the time to donate 5 copies of Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' to giveaway in a special online competition.

Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' will be officially released by Shanachie Records next Tuesday (25 September 2007).

The 5 lucky winners of Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' have been selected & you can read the full list of winners here.

September 2007:

Wednesday 19

Today, the Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that Gene Watson was interviewed (on Wednesday 22 August 2007) by Craig Baguley, Editor of the UK's highly influential monthly Country Music People magazine.



This interview with Craig Baguley at Country Music People will form the basis of a special feature which will be published in the November 2007 issue of the magazine.

The Gene Watson Site can also exclusively reveal that Gene Watson's new album 'In a Perfect World' will be afforded the honour of being nominated as the 'CD of the Month' in the October 2007 issue of Country Music People.

September 2007:

Wednesday 19

On Thursday 23 August 2007, Gene Watson took part in an interview with Jolene Downes, a staff writer for the About Country website.

Gene was delighted to learn that Jolene was such a fan of his music & to hear that she had attended a number of his performances.

Jolene, in an email to The Gene Watson Site, stated that she had found the site to be very helpful in preparing for her interview with Gene on the morning of Thursday 23 August 2007.

Jolene also stated that, as with many of the classic country music artists, Gene Watson's presence online prior to the site had not been strong & that it was now interesting to dig up current news about Gene.

The special Jolene Downes audio interview with Gene Watson is now available online & you can listen to it here.

September 2007:

Tuesday 18

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that the 5 winners of the recent Gene Watson CD Giveaway competition have been selected.

The Gene Watson Site had 5 Autographed Copies to give away of the new Gene Watson album, 'In a Perfect World', in a special online competition between Wednesday 1 August 2007 & Wednesday 5 September 2007.

‘In a Perfect World’ is Gene Watson’s first album for Shanachie Records & will be officially released next Tuesday (25 September 2007).

This album is destined to become one of the more important country music releases of the year & feature guest vocals from six (Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Joe Nichols, Rhonda Vincent, Mark Chesnutt & Connie Smith) of the country music industry’s hottest talents.

The 5 lucky winners of Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' will be announced on Wednesday 19 September 2007.

Personal information collected (names & addresses) during the course of the duration of the Gene Watson CD Giveaway were only used by this site for the purposes of administering the competition & will not be distributed to any third parties.

I wish to express a special word of thanks to Shanachie Records for taking the time to donate 5 copies of Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' to giveaway in a special online competition.

Check out the Shanachie Records website for information about their incredible roster of country music artists including David Ball, Daryle Singletary & Tammy Cochran.

I also wish to express a heartfelt 'thank you' to the following individuals who kindly supported the Gene Watson CD Giveaway:

Ken Bruce, U105, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Trevor (Big T) Campbell, Downtown Radio, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Stuart Cameron, Hotdisc, Scotland
Mike Gardner, Clare FM, Ennis, Co. Clare, Republic of Ireland
Lee Williams, CMR Nashville, Hampshire, England
Johan, Country Startpage, The Netherlands

Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' will be officially released by Shanachie Records on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Monday 17

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively reveal that Gene Watson will undertake a series of interviews for Irish radio services on Wednesday 26 September 2007.



Further information with regard to these special interviews will be posted on the 'News' page of The Gene Watson Site as soon as they are confirmed by Gene Watson's management team at Lytle management in Nashville.

These (planned) Irish radio interviews are in preparation for the release of Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World', the official launch of which will take place next Tuesday (25 September 2007).

The Irish radio interviews are also taking place in order to promote Gene Watson's 2007 Tour of Ireland which takes place between Tuesday 2 October & Friday 19 October.

September 2007:

Monday 17

Today, Gene Watson will appear as a special guest on 'Ralph Emery - Live', a show that will be carried on RFD-TV.

'Ralph Emery - Live' will be broadcast at 6.00pm Central Time / 7.00pm Eastern.  Please note that there will not be a 'live' audience, but there will be an opportunity for fans to call in live with questions for Gene.

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'.



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.

Remember, Gene Watson will be the special guest on 'Ralph Emery - Live', on RFD-TV today (Monday 17 September 2007) commencing at 6.00pm Central / 7.00pm Eastern.

September 2007:

Monday 17

Today, Gene Watson will tape two syndicated radio interviews for radio services, both of which are based in Los Angeles; one interview is for the United Stations Network & the second interview is for the Country Mailbag/Interview Factory.

Both of these syndicated radio interviews will be broadcast at a later date.

Today, Gene Watson will be interviewed 'live' by Marion Fitzgerald on Ocean FM, the independent local radio service for Sligo, Leitrim & south Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.

'Ocean Country' is a highly popular country music show on Ocean FM & is broadcast on Monday to Friday evenings between 7.00pm & 9.00pm UK/Ireland; Marion Fitzgerald is the host of the show on Monday & Tuesday evenings.

Gene Watson's interview with Marion Fitzgerald on Ocean FM will take place today (Monday 17 September 2007) between 7.00pm & 9.00pm UK/Ireland; please note that if you are resident in the US, the interview will be broadcast between 1.00pm & 3.00pm Central.

These radio interviews (pre-recorded & 'live') are in preparation for the release Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World', the official launch of which will take place next Tuesday (25 September 2007).

September 2007:

Sunday 16

Tomorrow (Monday 17 September 2007), Gene Watson will tape two syndicated radio interviews for radio services, both of which are based in Los Angeles; one is for the United Stations Network & the second is for the Country Mailbag/Interview Factory.

Both of these syndicated radio interviews will be broadcast at a later date.

Tomorrow (Monday 17 September 2007), Gene Watson will be interviewed 'live' by Marion Fitzgerald on Ocean FM, the independent local radio service for Sligo, Leitrim & south Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.

'Ocean Country' is a highly popular country music show on Ocean FM & is broadcast on Monday to Friday evenings between 7.00pm & 9.00pm UK/Ireland; Marion Fitzgerald is the host of the show on Monday & Tuesday evenings.

Gene Watson's interview with Marion Fitzgerald on Ocean FM will take place (on Monday 17 September 2007) between 7.00pm & 9.00pm UK/Ireland; please note that if you are resident in the US, the interview will be broadcast between 1.00pm & 3.00pm Central.

These radio interviews (pre-recorded & 'live') are in preparation for the release Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World', the official launch of which will take place on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Saturday 15

Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band perform at The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Festival in Bristol, Tennessee tonight (Saturday 15 September 2007) & will take to the stage at 9.00pm Central.

Rhonda Vincent & her group The Rage are also performing at the festival today with performances at 4.30pm & 10.00pm Central.

Rhonda will join Gene Watson onstage to perform the Buck Owens' 1964 hit 'Together again' (also a No.1 hit for Emmylou Harris in 1976) during his show performance.

Gene & Rhonda's version of 'Together again' is, of course, included on Gene's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World' which will be officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Saturday 15

Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band graced the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville last Tuesday (11 September 2007).

Gene's performance was taped for TV transmission.  Please remember that the show will air on the Great American Country television network tonight (Saturday 15 September 2007).

Gene will perform two songs for the televised portion; he will also perform a third song which will (sadly) not be televised.  Song choices will include 'Fourteen carat mind' & 'Got no reason now for going home'.

Gene will perform the Buck Owens' 1964 hit 'Together again' (also a No.1 hit for Emmylou Harris in 1976) with special guest Rhonda Vincent.

The track is, of course, included on Gene's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World' which will be officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Friday 14

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band will perform at The Wheel, 421 Broadway in downtown Nashville; the show commences at 9.00pm Central.

The great man himself has confirmed to The gene Watson Site that Clinton Gregory will perform two songs (as an opening act) with the Farewell Party Band.  Clinton will then join them onstage for Gene's performance.

The Wheel is a small club & can only accommodate 100 people; this Gene Watson performance promises to be a very special & intimate show.

September 2007:

Friday 14

Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band graced the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Tuesday 11 September 2007.

Gene's performance was taped for TV transmission.  Please remember that the show will air on the Great American Country television network this Saturday night (15 September 2007).

Gene will perform two songs for the televised portion; he will also perform a third song which will (sadly) not be televised.  Song choices will include 'Fourteen carat mind' & 'Got no reason now for going home'.

Gene will perform the Buck Owens' 1964 hit 'Together again' (also a No.1 hit for Emmylou Harris in 1976) with special guest Rhonda Vincent.

The track is, of course, included on Gene's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World' which will be officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Friday 14

Today, Gene Watson was interviewed by Bill Cody on Nashville's Country Legend WSM between 8.00am & 9.00am Central (2.00pm - 3.00pm in the UK & Ireland).

Gene & his Farewell Party Band had been performing in Bay Minette in Alabama the previous evening & had traveled all night in order to get to Nashville in time for WSM's early show.

Bill Cody & Gene Watson are old friends & they are also great friends with singer/songwriter Tim Mensy who has contributed five of his compositions to Gene's new album 'In a Perfect World'.

Prior to the commencement of the interview, Bill replayed a recording of Gene's performance of the Buck Owens classic 'Together again' as broadcast as part of 'An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs' on Wednesday 12 September 2007.  This performance also featured Rhonda Vincent on guest vocals & fiddle & (new Farewell Party Band member) Clinton Gregory on fiddle.

In his interview with WSM's Bill Cody, Gene spoke of his high regard for Rhonda, stating that he was so pleased that she joined him to sing 'Together again' on the previous Wednesday evening.

Gene also announced that Rhonda would also be appearing with him at the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Festival in Bristol, Tennessee on Saturday 15 September 2007.

During the course of his interview with Bill Cody at WSM, Gene spoke of his love for 'I buried our love', the track that has been selected as the first single from the 'In a Perfect World' album.  Gene stated that he loved recording the album & found the recording of it to be quite a pleasure & praised the production skills of producer Brent Rowan.

Gene also praised his fellow Texan Mark Chesnutt (Mark sings 'This side of the door' on the new album) & called him a true friend.

Gene stated that he was also highly honoured to have had Vince Gill sing harmony vocals on the Harlan Howard song 'Let me be the first to go'.  This track had originally been recorded by Wynn Stewart & included on his Capitol Records album 'It's a Beautiful Day' in 1970.

Gene informed the WSM audience that he had recorded the song on a previous occasion but it was never released.  He said that he was delighted to have had a second opportunity to record (and release) this wonderful track.

In the latter part of the interview with WSM's Bill Cody, Gene was full of the highest praise for singer/songwriter Tim Mensy - there are no less than five cuts on Gene's new album which boast Tim's name as one of the co-writers.

Bill Cody & Gene Watson decided to play 'In a Perfect World' as the closing song & dedicated it to both Tim Mensy & Harley Allen (co-writer of the track).

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

September 2007:

Wednesday 12/Thursday 13

Today, Gene Watson was a special guest on the Eddie Stubbs' radio show on Nashville's Country Legend WSM.

The show, 'An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs', was broadcast 'live' from the Ford Theater at The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum on Wednesday 12 September 2007 between 7.00pm & 9.00pm (CST).



If you were resident in the UK or Ireland, the WSM broadcast took place between 1.00am & 3.00am in the early hours of Thursday 13 September 2007.

The show, 'An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs', began with a Gene Watson classic 'Speak softly (you're talking to my heart)', a track originally included on the 'Old Loves Never Die' album for MCA Records in 1981.

Eddie Stubbs, following this opening track, formerly commenced 'An Intimate Evening' by stating that the show was being broadcast 'live' from the Ford Theater at The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville.  Eddie then introduced Gene Watson to the audience.

The Ford Theater at The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum can accommodate 213 patrons; all seats were filled & there were also a number of people standing.  Upon ascending to the stage area, Gene Watson received a standing ovation.

The show, 'An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs', is a monthly WSM broadcast when a legendary artist within the country music community is invited along to discuss their career & music.

Gene Watson's 'Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs' coincided with the world premiere of tracks (on Nashville's Country Legend WSM) from Gene's new Shanachie Records album - 'In a Perfect World' will be officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

Eddie began the conversation by asking Gene about his continuing desire to travel & entertain his fans although he is now in his early 60s.  Gene responded by stating that he was in Nashville that night (Wednesday 12 September), would ravel to Bay Minette in Alabama on Thursday 13 September & would then travel all the way back to Nashville the next day for a show at The Wheel in Nashville on Friday 14 September.

Eddie then stated that Gene continues to tour throughout the United States & that he was soon traveling overseas to Ireland.  Gene responded by saying that he & the Farewell Party Band were looking forward to returning to Ireland where fans are so responsive to his music.

Gene added that they would be departing from the US on Sunday 30 September 2007 & would have one free day (Monday 1 October 2007) before the commencement of the Irish tour on Tuesday 2 October 2007.

The conversation then changed to talk of the new album 'In a Perfect World'.  Gene stated that he was very appreciative of all the hard work being done on his behalf by Sarah Brosmer at Lytle Management & by Shanachie Records.

Gene also said that he was delighted to have had such talented artists joining him on his new album; it was at this point that Eddie introduced the title track of the album ('In a Perfect World'), a track which featured special guest vocals from Joe Nichols.

Following the airing of the title track, Eddie stated that he was particularly impressed with the clarity of all the guest vocals on the album.  Gene agreed stating that he trusted producer Brent Rowan completely while they were present in the recording studio.

Gene informed the attentive audience that it was Shanachie Records who approached him & that they wished to have an album that was very much Gene Watson.  Gene added that he was delighted to have the opportunity to record with some of his favourite musicians including Hargus 'Pig' Robbins & Sonny Garrish.

It was at this point in the WSM show that Gene was joined by Rhonda Vincent, Brent Rowan & Clinton Gregory.

A glorious performance of the Buck Owens' classic 'Together again' then followed, Gene's vocal accompanied by Rhonda on guest vocals (she also played the fiddle too), Brent on acoustic guitar & (new Farewell Party Band member) Clinton on fiddle.

Gene received a standing ovation following this 'live' performance of this classic country song.  He was deeply appreciative of Rhonda's visit to Nashville's Country Legend WSM to be with him especially since she had an engagement out of town immediately following her appearance in Nashville.

The next track premiered on 'An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs' was 'Let me be the first to go' which features guest vocals from Vince Gill.

Eddie enquired as to Shanachie Records' plans to release a promo single in order to promote the album & Gene stated that they had released the track 'I buried our love' as such.

Following some commercials, 'This side of the door' (featuring a duet vocal from Mark Chesnutt) was played in error instead of 'I buried our love'.

Gene then spoke of his great admiration for Mark Chesnutt who had given up a lot of his time taking part in various benefit concerts to help Gene with his medical expenses following a diagnosis of colon cancer in 2000.

Gene hoped that Mark was listening to the broadcast to whom he expressed a heartfelt 'thank you' for all he had done for him.

Gene then spoke about the promo single 'I buried our love'; he said that he loved the song & felt that it had a different groove to the other tracks on the album.  Gene also said that he enjoyed its haunting melody & its use of mandolin & was pleased that a number of radio stations had already taken a chance with the song & had added it to their play-lists.

Gene then spoke of his admiration for the musicians who accompanied him in the recording studio for the 'In a Perfect World' sessions.  Eddie informed Gene that guitarist Gregg Galbraith was particularly honoured to be associated once again with Gene.  Eddie also praised Brent Rowan's amazing production skills & the fact that there are large doses of steel guitar & fiddle on Gene's new album.

Eddie then asked his special guest what it was that motivated Gene Watson to continue to do what he does.  Gene responded by saying that it was the undying loyalty of his fans that kept him going.

Gene also stated that he adored the members of his highly acclaimed Farewell Party Band & he gave a special mention to its latest member Clinton Gregory who he said has added wonderful acoustic guitar, fiddle & harmony vocals to the overall sound of the band.

Eddie then introduced the Merle Haggard classic 'Today I started loving you again' featuring guest vocals from Leann Womack.  Gene sounded genuinely pleased that Leann had added her extraordinary vocal talents to his latest recording project.

The latter part of 'An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs' on Nashville's Country Legend WSM concentrated on Gene's childhood, his early days performing in Texas honky tonks & dancehalls & his love of country music legends Ray Price, Webb Pierce, Carl Smith & Lefty Frizzell.

'An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs' on Nashville's Country Legend  WSM concluded with Gene Watson informing listeners of his desire to live & react to each song he records & performs.  The evening ended as it had begun, with Gene Watson receiving a standing ovation.

Farewell Party Band members Staley Rogers & Todd Hines had copies of 'In a Perfect World', Gene's new album on Shanachie Records, available for sale on the evening.  This was a unique opportunity to purchase a copy of the CD before the official release date of Tuesday 25 September 2007.

Source
Nashville's Country Legend WSM
Sean Brady, Webmaster, The Gene Watson Site

September 2007:

Wednesday 12

Today, Gene Watson will be a special guest on the Eddie Stubbs' radio show on Nashville's WSM.

The show, 'An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs', will be broadcast 'live' from the Country Music Hall of Fame on Wednesday 12 September 2007 from 7-9pm (CST).



If you are resident in the UK or Ireland, please note that the broadcast will take place between 1.00am & 3.00am (in the early hours of Thursday 13 September 2007).

You can Listen 'Live' to WSM here.

During the course of the show, Rhonda Vincent will be performing the Buck Owens' classic 'Together Again' with Gene (as featured on Gene's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World'), accompanied by producer Brent Rowan playing guitar.

New Farewell Party Band member Clinton Gregory has been asked to sit in & play fiddle with Rhonda.  It is also anticipated that Rhonda will attempt to play fiddle & sing with Gene at the same time!

Gene will have copies of 'In a Perfect World', his new album on Shanachie Records, available for sale this evening only (as a special event promotion), so if you live near the Nashville area, you may be able to purchase a CD (today) before the official release date of Tuesday 25 September 2007.

Listen Live to WSM

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
 

September 2007:

Wednesday 12

Today, AboutCountry Staff Writer Scott Sexton profiles country music legend Gene Watson in September's 'Legends Corner' - you can read the full profile here.

Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World' will be officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Tuesday 11

Today, Gene Watson took part in an interview for the television show 'Country Music Across America' with host Storme Warren.

This interview will be aired on the Great American Country (GAC) network, but an on-air date has not been decided upon as yet.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

September 2007:

Tuesday 11

Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band graced the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Tuesday.

Gene's performance was taped for TV transmission.  The show will air on the Great American Country television network this Saturday (15 September 2007).

Gene performed two songs for the televised portion; he also performed a third song which will not be televised.  Song choices included 'Fourteen carat mind' & 'Got no reason now for going home'.

Gene also performed the Buck Owens' 1964 hit 'Together again' (also a No.1 hit for Emmylou Harris in 1976) with special guest Rhonda Vincent.

The track is, of course, included on Gene's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World' which will be officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

September 2007:

Tuesday 11

Today, The Gene Watson Site received this promotional statement from James McGarrity at JW Promotions:

'JW Promotions are looking forward to the forthcoming Gene Watson tour which is only a matter of weeks away now.

Gene is a superb performer & a genuine person whom I hold in the highest regard.

His tour in 2006 was one of the first American country tours I promoted & since then we have added an array of top acts'.

The Gene Watson & Farewell Party Band bring their distinctive brand of traditional country music to 13 venues around Ireland in October 2007.

The Gene Watson Irish Tour 2007 begins in Killarney on Tuesday 2 October & will take in venues in Castlebar, Letterkenny, Limerick, Belfast, Cookstown, Enniskillen, Omagh, Armagh, Castleblayney, Coleraine, Ballymena & Dublin and will conclude in Sligo on Friday 19 October.

Source
James McGarrity, JW Promotions, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

September 2007:

Monday 10

Today, while he was in Nashville, Gene Watson took part in a taped interview with Bill Anderson for the XM Radio show 'Bill Anderson Visits with The Legends'.

This interview will be broadcast close to the Tuesday 25 September 2007 release date of Gene Watson's new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World'.

Bill Anderson, during the course of this special interview show, graciously mentioned The Gene Watson Site (address), stating that it was the place to purchase Gene's new album - please check out Amazon.

Please also check out Bill Anderson's Official Site.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

September 2007:

Monday 10

Today, Gene Watson was interviewed 'live' on Nashville's Country Station 103 WKDF by radio personality Shannon McCombs.

The interview took place shortly after 8.00am (Central) & was one in a series that Gene will participate in prior to the Tuesday 25 September 2007 release of his new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World'.

Please check out Shannon McCombs' personal site by clicking here.

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville

September 2007:

Sunday 09

This coming week (Monday 10 - Friday 14 September 2007), Gene Watson will be on the 'interview' trail.  These interviews are in preparation for the official release of his new Shanachie Records album 'In a Perfect World' in just over 2 weeks' time, on Tuesday 25 September 2007.

Here is a breakdown of Gene Watson's interview commitments this week:

Monday 10 September 2007
Gene Watson will be interviewed 'live' on Nashville's Country Station 103 WKDF by host Shannon McCombs.  The interview will take place around 8.00am on the morning of Monday 10 September 2007.  Please check out Shannon McCombs' site - visit site.

Monday 10 September 2007
Gene Watson will be in Nashville (today) to tape an interview with Bill Anderson for the XM Radio show 'Bill Anderson Visits with The Legends'.  This interview will be broadcast at a later date.

Tuesday 11 September 2007
Gene Watson will take part in an interview (today) for the television program 'Country Music Across America' with host Storme Warren.

This interview will be aired on the Great American Country (GAC) network, but an on-air date has not been decided upon as yet.

Wednesday 12 September 2007
Gene Watson will stop by the Sirius Radio studios in Nashville (today) for a Guest DJ shift on 'The Roadhouse'.

The air date for this special show has yet to be determined.

Monday 10 September 2007 - Friday 14 September 2007



Gene Watson will also undertake a number of syndicated radio interviews this week for various radio services including Westwood One, Premiere Radio, Bob Kingsley's Top 40, Your Country Revue, Country Classics (with Doug Davis) & United Stations Network.

September 2007:

Wednesday 05

Gene Watson will be interviewed on Nashville's Country Station 103 WKDF by host Shannon McCombs.

The interview will take place around 8.00am on the morning of Monday 10 September 2007.

Shannon McCombs also has her own site - visit site.

September 2007:

Tuesday 04

Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band will grace the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Tuesday 11 September 2007.

Gene's performance will be taped for TV transmission.  The show will air on the Great American Country television network on Saturday 15 September 2007.

Gene will perform two songs for the televised portion; he will also perform a third song which will not be televised.  Song choices are yet to be decided upon, but it has been confirmed by Sarah Brosmer at Lytle Management in Nashville that one of the songs performed will be 'Together again' and - yes - Rhonda Vincent will be there on the night to sing the track with Gene.

September 2007:

Saturday 01

Today, The Gene Watson Site can exclusively announce that all 100 tickets for the Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band performance at The Wheel, 421 Broadway in downtown Nashville on Friday 14 September 2007 have Sold Out.

If you are one of the lucky 100 patrons to obtain tickets, please enjoy this very special & intimate Gene Watson show.

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