Gene Watson's Peers: Rhonda Vincent

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 Rhonda Vincent, which she submitted to this site on Tuesday 20 February 2007.

Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Rhonda Vincent who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.

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Rhonda Vincent

Rhonda Vincent
This quote was submitted on Tuesday 20 February 2007

'Gene Watson is one of my favourite country music singers. I love the uniqueness of his voice & the way he delivers a song.

When you hear Gene Watson, you hear country music at its best!'


Thank you, Rhonda Vincent, for your support of Gene Watson.

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About Rhonda Vincent...


Rhonda Vincent was born on Friday 13 July 1962 in Kirksville, Missouri & found herself fortunate enough to be born into a musical family.  Rhonda's grandpa Bill & her parents, John and Carolyn, along with an aunt & uncle and some cousins, were performing as the Sally Mountain Show.  Rhonda joined the group, in 1965, when she was three years old.

In 1967, Rhonda Vincent made her recording debut; the song 'How far is heaven' was included on the 'Boyd Halford & the Sally Mountain Singers' album, of which only a hundred copies were pressed.

In 1971, Rhonda Vincent recorded her first single, 'Muleskinner blues', which was coupled with 'Satisfied mind'; the recording made such an impact that it was awarded the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Award for 'Single of the Year' in 1974.

Between 1974 & 1985, Rhonda Vincent recorded eight albums with The Sally Mountain Show on their own Stardust label.

It was around 1980 when Rhonda met Herb Sandker, a singer with a dance band, who persuaded her to join the outfit, playing fiddle.  Herb & Rhonda were married on (Christmas Eve) Saturday 24 December 1983.

Following an appearance on the TNN series 'You Can be a Star' in 1985, which was hosted by Jim Ed Brown, Rhonda Vincent was hired to play in Jim Ed's touring band, with whom she remained a member between April & October 1985.

Rhonda Vincent: 'New Dreams & Sunshine' (Rebel Records, 1989)

Rhonda then decided to leave Nashville & returned to Missouri, where she re-joined The Sally Mountain Show; she signed a recording contract with Rebel Records in 1986 & saw the release of her debut album, 'New Dreams & Sunshine' (Rebel Records, 1989).

Rhonda Vincent: 'A Dream Come True' (Rebel Records, 2000) Rhonda Vincent & the Sally Mountain Show: 'Bound for Gloryland' (Rebel Records, 1990) Rhonda Vincent: 'Timeless & True Love' (Rebel Records, 1991)

In the late 1980s & early 1990s, Rhonda Vincent saw the release of a further three highly acclaimed albums on Rebel Records namely 'A Dream Come True' (Rebel Records, 1990), 'Bound for Glory Land' (Rebel Records, 1990) & 'Timeless & True Love' (Rebel Records, 1991).

In the mid-1990s, Rhonda Vincent signed to Giant Records in Nashville, where she hoped to achieve crossover success in the country music market. She saw the release of two critically acclaimed albums, 'Written in the Stars' (Giant Records, 1993) & 'Trouble Free' (Giant Records, 1996).  Both albums were critical successes, but failed commercially.

Rhonda Vincent: 'Written in the Stars' (Giant Records, 1993)

'Written in the Stars' (Giant Records, 1993) is a particularly fine release & includes 'I'm not over you', which was co-written by Melba Montgomery & Carl Jackson.

Rhonda Vincent: 'Trouble Free' (Giant Records, 1996)

'Trouble Free' (Giant Records, 1996) is also a particularly fine release & includes 'An old memory (found its way back home)', which was written by Jerry Salley & Melba Montgomery, along with Larry Cordle's 'It ain't nothin' new', the latter a duet with Randy Travis.

Rhonda Vincent: 'Back Home Again' (Rounder Records, 2000) Rhonda Vincent: 'The Storm Still Rages' (Runder Records, 2001) Rhonda Vincent: 'One Step Ahead' (Rounder Records, 2003)
Rhonda Vincent: 'Ragin' Live' (Rounder Records, 2005) Rhonda Vincent: 'Beautiful Star' (Rounder Records, 2006) Rhonda Vincent: 'All American Bluegrass Girl' (Rounder Records, 2006)

Rhonda Vincent then chose Rounder Records as her new recording home and, between 2001 & 2006, saw the release of a series of critically acclaimed traditional bluegrass albums; 'Back Home Again' (Rounder Records, 2000), 'The Storm Still Rages' (Rounder Records, 2001), 'One Step Ahead' (Rounder Records, 2003), 'Ragin' Live' (Rounder Records, 2005), 'Beautiful Star' (Rounder Records, 2006) & 'All American Bluegrass Girl' (Rounder Records, 2006).

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awarded Rhonda Vincent with its Female Vocalist Award in 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003. Rhonda also captured the IBMA's Entertainer of the Year Award in 2001.

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Dolly Parton: 'Hungry Again' (Blue Eye Records, 1998)

Rhonda Vincent provided harmony vocals on Dolly Parton's 'Hungry Again' (Blue Eye Records, 1998)

Various Artists: 'Songs of Dwight Yoakam: Will Sing For Food' (Mercury/Little Dog Records, 1998)

Rhonda Vincent provided a rousing rendition of Dwight Yoakam's 'I sang Dixie'; the track was included on 'Songs of Dwight Yoakam: Will Sing For Food' (Mercury/Little Dog Records, 1998)


Dolly Parton: 'The Grass is Blue' (Sugar Hill Records, 1999)

Rhonda Vincent provided harmony vocals on Dolly Parton's 'The Grass is Blue' (Sugar Hill Records, 1999)

Rhonda Vincent: 'Back Home Again' (Rounder Records, 2000)

Rhonda Vincent recorded Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' & included the track on 'Back Home Again' (Rounder Records, 2000)

Dolly Parton: 'Little Sparrow' (Sugar Hill Records, 2001)

Rhonda Vincent provided harmony vocals on Dolly Parton's 'Little Sparrow' (Sugar Hill Records, 2001)

Daryle Singletary: 'Straight  From The Heart' (Shanachie Records, 2006)

Rhonda Vincent performed a duet ('We're gonna hold on') on Daryle Singletary's 'Straight From The Heart' (Shanachie Records, 2006)


Gene Watson: 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007)

Rhonda Vincent was a duet partner on the Buck Owens' classic '
Together again', which was included on Gene Watson's 'In a Perfect World' (Shanachie Records, 2007), an album officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007

Randy Kohrs: 'Old Photographs' (Rural Rhythm Records, 2007)

Rhonda Vincent recorded a duet ('Don't let your wounded heart come between us') on Randy Kohrs' 'Old Photographs' (Rural Rhythm Records, 2007)


Gene Watson: 'A Taste of the Truth' (Shanachie Records, 2009)

Rhonda Vincent was also Gene Watson's duet partner on '
Staying together', which was included on Gene Watson's 'A Taste of the Truth' (Shanachie Records, 2009), an album officially released on Wednesday 26 August 2009

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Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent pictured backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 12 September 2008

Gene Watson &
Rhonda Vincent pictured backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 12 September 2008

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Herb Sandker & Gene Watson

On Monday 28 February 2011, Upper Management Music label president, Herb Sandker welcomed Gene Watson to the roster, in a signing ceremony, which took place during the first recording session (for Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent's duets album) at Ronnie's Place on Music Row in Nashville.


Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent: 'Your Money & My Good Looks' (Upper Management Music, 2011)

'Your Money & My Good Looks' (Upper Management Music, 2011) will be officially released on Tuesday 7 June 2011.

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For further information, visit the Official Rhonda Vincent Site; you can Pre-Order your copy today!


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