Gene Watson News Archive: Sept 2008
Read Archive News with regard to Gene Watson, his music &
his career from September 2008...
September 2008
Tuesday 30
On Monday 22 September 2008, the
Official Gene Watson Site
announced that Gene Watson would receive a special
Spotlight Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
The 'Gene Watson: Fourteen Carat Voice' Exhibit
was scheduled to open on Tuesday 7 October 2008 &
would run through to
June 2009.
'Gene
Watson: Fourteen Carat Voice' would explore
Watson's career as a soulful vocalist rooted in the classic country
tradition, beginning with his steamy 1975 hit 'Love in the Hot Afternoon'.
In the exhibit, Watson's musical consistency would be
juxtaposed with his wardrobe's evolution. Stage costumes on display
would trace his 1970s clean-cut persona and
attention-grabbing stage wear to a more relaxed look through the 1980s.
Watson scored a string of honky-tonk-styled hits throughout the late '70s
and into the '80s that included 'Farewell party',
'Fourteen carat mind', 'Paper Rosie' and 'Memories
to burn'. Since winning his battle with cancer in
2001, Watson continues to showcase his smooth, clear tenor voice on albums
such as 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie
Records, 2007).
Artifacts in the exhibit would include:
a 1970s green suit with rhinestones and musical-note embroidery,
designed by Nudie's Rodeo Tailors
a burgundy stage costume designed by Judy of Nashville with
distinctive diamond shaped patterns embellished with rhinestones and ruby
stones
a suede cowboy hat with decorative pins that is featured on his 'Between
This Time & the Next Time' album
a floral-print western shirt from the early 1980s and hand tailored
patchwork boots
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame -
Gene Watson 'Fourteen Carat Voice' Exhibit
September 2008
Monday 29
On Monday 22 September 2008, the
Official Gene Watson Site
announced that Gene Watson would receive a special
Spotlight Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
The 'Gene Watson: Fourteen Carat Voice' Exhibit
was scheduled to open on Tuesday 7 October 2008 &
would run through to
June 2009.
'Gene
Watson: Fourteen Carat Voice' would explore
Watson's career as a soulful vocalist rooted in the classic country
tradition, beginning with his steamy 1975 hit 'Love in the Hot Afternoon'.
In the exhibit, Watson's musical consistency would be
juxtaposed with his wardrobe's evolution. Stage costumes on display
would trace his 1970s clean-cut persona and
attention-grabbing stage wear to a more relaxed look through the 1980s.
Watson scored a string of honky-tonk-styled hits throughout the late '70s
and into the '80s that included 'Farewell party',
'Fourteen carat mind', 'Paper Rosie' and 'Memories
to burn'. Since winning his battle with cancer in
2001, Watson continues to showcase his smooth, clear tenor voice on albums
such as 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie
Records, 2007).
Artifacts in the exhibit would include:
a 1970s green suit with rhinestones and musical-note embroidery,
designed by Nudie's Rodeo Tailors
a burgundy stage costume designed by Judy of Nashville with
distinctive diamond shaped patterns embellished with rhinestones and ruby
stones
a suede cowboy hat with decorative pins that is featured on his 'Between
This Time & the Next Time' album
a floral-print western shirt from the early 1980s and hand tailored
patchwork boots
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame -
Gene Watson 'Fourteen Carat Voice' Exhibit
September 2008
Sunday 28
On Monday 22 September 2008, the
Official Gene Watson Site
announced that Gene Watson would receive a special
Spotlight Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
The 'Gene Watson: Fourteen Carat Voice' Exhibit
was scheduled to open on Tuesday 7 October 2008 &
would run through to
June 2009.
'Gene
Watson: Fourteen Carat Voice' would explore
Watson's career as a soulful vocalist rooted in the classic country
tradition, beginning with his steamy 1975 hit 'Love in the Hot Afternoon'.
In the exhibit, Watson's musical consistency would be
juxtaposed with his wardrobe's evolution. Stage costumes on display
would trace his 1970s clean-cut persona and
attention-grabbing stage wear to a more relaxed look through the 1980s.
Watson scored a string of honky-tonk-styled hits throughout the late '70s
and into the '80s that included 'Farewell party',
'Fourteen carat mind', 'Paper Rosie' and 'Memories
to burn'. Since winning his battle with cancer in
2001, Watson continues to showcase his smooth, clear tenor voice on albums
such as 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie
Records, 2007).
Artifacts in the exhibit would include:
a 1970s green suit with rhinestones and musical-note embroidery,
designed by Nudie's Rodeo Tailors
a burgundy stage costume designed by Judy of Nashville with
distinctive diamond shaped patterns embellished with rhinestones and ruby
stones
a suede cowboy hat with decorative pins that is featured on his 'Between
This Time & the Next Time' album
a floral-print western shirt from the early 1980s and hand tailored
patchwork boots
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management,
Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame -
Gene Watson 'Fourteen Carat Voice' Exhibit
September 2008
Friday 26
Today, the Official Gene Watson Site announced the issue
of the 4th Gene Watson
Newsletter.
The Official Gene Watson Newsletter, which
was issued quarterly, kept fans posted on
Gene's concert dates, radio & television appearances
& when Gene had new
merchandise available. The newsletter also kept fans informed of all the
latest news about Gene Watson & the Farewell Party band.
Fans could sign up for the
Official Gene Watson Newsletter by checking out the
Official Gene Watson Site.
In order to view the Official
Gene Watson Newsletter,
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now.
Courtesy of Sarah Brosmer at
Lytle Management in Nashville, the
Official Gene Watson Newsletter is
available on the Gene Watson Fan Site
here.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
September 2008
Wednesday 17
Gene Watson would reach an auspicious age on Saturday 11 October 2008 - Gene
would be celebrating his 65th birthday!
All dedicated Gene Watson fans
were invited to make Gene's special day even more
special by sending him a Birthday Card.
Fans were invited to send all cards for Gene Watson to this address:
Lytle Management
PO Box 128228
Nashville, TN 37212
USA
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
Sean Brady, Gene Watson Fan Site, Ireland
September 2008
Saturday 13
Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band
graced the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
September 2008
Friday 12
Tonight, Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band
graced the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville; special guest
Rhonda Vincent (quote 1 &
quote 2) performed
'Together again' with Gene.
Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band
were also scheduled to
grace the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Saturday 13 September 2008.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
September 2008
Thursday 11
Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band
were scheduled to
grace the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Friday 12 September 2008; special guest
Rhonda Vincent (quote 1 & quote 2) would perform 'Together again' with Gene;
also appearing on the night would be fellow country music artists Cherry
Holmes, Restless Heart, Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press & Connie
Smith.
Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Band
were also scheduled to
grace the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Saturday 13 September 2008; also appearing
on the night would be fellow country music artists Lorrie Morgan, Danielle
Peck, Jim Ed Brown, Jimmy C. Newman & Jim Lauderdale.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
September 2008
Wednesday 10
Today, the International Country Music Day Organisation, based in Spain,
announced that they had
announced the names of their International County Music
Ambassadors.
This honour had been bestowed upon
Judy Seale, manager & founder of the
Nashville-based Judy Seale International, and Brazilian country music singer
Rodrigo Haddad.
Judy Seale heard about her award win while in Europe & had this to say:
'Wow! Thank you so much. You have no idea what an honour this is for me. It
means so much more to me because it comes from associations, media & true
country music fans who understand the importance of promoting this wonderful
music around the world'.
Upon hearing of Judy Seale's award, this is what
Gene Watson had to say:
'I'm delighted to hear that Judy Seale is being presented with the
International Country Ambassador Award.
There has been no truer ambassador
of country music than Judy. Through her work, she has brought country music
into far-flung areas of the world & allowed the beauty of country music to
bring joy to many.
I congratulate Judy on her continued success as the
champion of international tours & on receiving this prestigious award'.
Sources
International Country Music Day Organisation, Spain
Google Alerts
Gene Watson
September 2008
Tuesday 09
Today, the Gene Watson Fan Site exclusively
announced that the 5 winners of the
Gene Watson Hump Head Country CD Giveaway competition had been
selected - you can read a list of winners
here.
Courtesy of Surrey, England-based Hump Head Country, the Gene Watson Fan
Site had 5 copies to give away of the special Gene Watson compilation
'Matters of the Heart', in a special online competition
which ran between Tuesday 12
August 2008 & Tuesday 2 September 2008.
Sean Brady expressed a word of thanks to everyone who
participated in the competition; unfortunately there
could only be five
winners, but here's hoping that there will be another giveaway!
Source
Jo Ashbridge,
Hump Head Country, Leatherhead, Surrey, England
Sean Brady, Gene Watson Fan Site, Ireland
September 2008
Monday 08
Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Friday 12 September 2008; also appearing on the
night would be fellow country music artists Rhonda
Vincent (quote 1 & quote 2), Cherry Holmes, Restless Heart, Bobby Osborne &
The Rocky Top X-Press & Connie Smith.
Gene Watson was also scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Saturday 13 September 2008; also appearing on the night
would be fellow
country music artists Lorrie Morgan, Danielle Peck, Jim Ed Brown, Jimmy C.
Newman & Jim Lauderdale.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
September 2008
Saturday 06
Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Saturday 13 September 2008; also appearing on the night
would be fellow
country music artists Lorrie Morgan, Danielle Peck, Jim Ed Brown & Jimmy C.
Newman.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
September 2008
Friday 05
Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Saturday 13 September 2008; also appearing on the night
would be fellow
country music artists Lorrie Morgan, Danielle Peck, Jim Ed Brown & Jimmy C.
Newman.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
September 2008
Wednesday 03
Gene Watson was scheduled to grace the hallowed stage of
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
on Saturday 13 September 2008; also appearing on the night
would be fellow
country music artists Lorrie Morgan, Danielle Peck, Jim Ed Brown & Jimmy C.
Newman.
Gene Watson fans could use coupon code WEBFAN or print
an online coupon
to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off their
ticket purchase.
Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
September 2008
Tuesday 02
Courtesy of Jo Ashbridge at Surrey, England-based
Hump Head Country, the
Gene Watson Fan Site had 5 copies to give away of
the special Gene Watson compilation 'Matters
of the Heart', which was officially released on Monday 11 August 2008.
'Matters
of the Heart' was a significant Gene Watson release.
Tuesday 2 September 2008 was the closing date for the Gene Watson (Hump Head Country) CD Giveaway
Competition; it would be after this date that Jo Ashbridge of Hump Head Country
would select five lucky winners.
To enter this competition, all Gene Watson fans had
to do was name one of the four Gene Watson MCA
albums from which tracks had been taken in order
to compile this collection.
Gene Watson fans could purchase this special Hump Head Country
compilation of material from Gene
Watson's glory days with MCA
Records
here.
Source
Jo Ashbridge,
Hump Head Country, Surrey, England
September 2008
Monday 01
Courtesy of Jo Ashbridge at Surrey, England-based
Hump Head Country, the
Gene Watson Fan Site had 5 copies to give away of
the special Gene Watson compilation 'Matters
of the Heart', which was officially released on Monday 11 August 2008.
'Matters
of the Heart' was a significant Gene Watson release.
The closing date for the Gene Watson (Hump Head Country) CD Giveaway
Competition was Tuesday 2 September 2008,
after which five lucky winners would be selected by Jo Ashbridge of Hump Head Country after
this date.
To enter this competition, all Gene Watson fans had
to do was name one of the four Gene Watson MCA
albums from which tracks had been taken in order
to compile this collection.
Gene Watson fans could purchase this special Hump Head Country
compilation of material from Gene
Watson's glory days with MCA
Records
here.
Source
Jo Ashbridge,
Hump Head Country, Surrey, England