Gene Watson's Peers: Rebecca Lynn Howard
Gene Watson's peers within the country music industry
believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much
so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' - and
rightly so!
All of Gene's Peers who were contacted in 2007 were most gracious with their
time & words. It is here, within this special part of gene-watson.com, that
you have an opportunity to read a quote from
Rebecca Lynn Howard, which she
submitted to this site on Sunday 2 September 2007.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Rebecca Lynn Howard who has made a
special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone
Star Hero'.
Rebecca Lynn Howard
This quote was submitted on Sunday 2 September 2007
'Gene Watson is truly a legend & has a tremendous
influence on many music lovers & professional musicians/singers alike!
I'm extremely honoured to have such a rich & pure country voice gracing one
of my favourite songs I've written! ('A good place to turn around')'
Thank you, Rebecca Lynn Howard, for
your support of Gene Watson.
About Rebecca Lynn Howard...
Rebecca Lynn Howard is a native of
eastern Kentucky & is a two-time Grammy Award winner.
Rebecca Lynn's big break came when she recorded 'Softly & tenderly' for the
soundtrack of 'The Apostle', a 1997 movie which starred & was directed by
Robert Duvall.
John Michael Montgomery recorded Rebecca Lynn
Howard's 'Love is our business' (co-written with Marty Dodson & Rob Matson)
& included the track on 'Home To You' (Atlantic Records, 1999)
In 2000, Rebecca Lynn Howard saw the release of her self titled debut album
'Rebecca Lynn Howard' (MCA Nashville, 2000).
In 2001, Rebecca & Jim Brickman recorded the No.1 hit 'Simple things' &
Rebecca again scored a hit as both an artist & songwriter with 'Forgive' in
2002 - 'Forgive' was the title of her second album for MCA Nashville.
In 2004, Rebecca Lynn received the International Bluegrass Music Association
(IBMA) Award for the 'Recorded Event of the year' for the tribute album 'Livin',
Lovin', Losin' - Songs of The Louvin Brothers'.
In 2005, Rebecca Lynn received her second IBMA Award for her vocal
performance on 'Love please stay', a track which was included on '40' (Rebel
Records, 2005), a tribute album honouring bluegrass music legend Larry
Sparks.
Rebecca Lynn Howard's distinctive vocal style has also graced the albums of
Patty Loveless, Vince Gill & Dolly Parton.
In recent years, Rebecca Lynn has spent her time honing her song-writing
craft as a staff writer for Murrah Music in Nashville. At the time of
the acquisition of this quote from Rebecca Lynn Howard, she was involved in
the project 'Songs 4 Worship' for Time Life which was scheduled for release
in October 2007.
Gene Watson recorded Rebecca Lynn Howard's 'A good place to turn around'
(co-written with J. Matthews & Jon Mabe) & included the track on 'In
a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records,
2007) with background vocals from
Connie Smith &
Wes Hightower
In 2008, Rebecca Lynn Howard saw the release of 'No Rules' (Saguaro Records,
2008).
Joey + Rory recorded Rebecca Lynn Howard's 'The
life of a song' (co-written with Patrick Jason Matthews) & included the
track on 'Life of a Song' (Vanguard Records, 2008)
Gene Watson &
Rebecca Lynn Howard
pictured backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in
Nashville on Thursday 2 April 2009
Gene Watson recorded Rebecca Lynn Howard's 'A taste of the
truth' (co-written with
Larry Cordle) & included the track on 'A
Taste of the Truth' (Shanachie Records,
2009)
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