Original Gene Watson Fan Site

  • Home
  • News
  • Bio
  • Calendar
  • Discography
  • CMP Reviews
  • Features
  • Peers
    • Peers 2004
      • Ray Griff
      • Hugh Prestwood
      • Don Henry
      • Buddy Emmons
      • Stan Laundon
      • Gail Davies
      • Joe Diffie
      • Kevin McManus
      • Jack Greene
      • Mark Chesnutt
      • Chris Hillman
      • Billy Yates
      • Herb Pedersen
      • Lloyd Green
      • David Frizzell
      • Joe Fish
      • Buddy Spicher
    • Peers 2005
    • Peers 2006
    • Peers 2007
    • Peers 2008
    • Peers 2009
    • Peers 2010
    • Peers 2011
    • Peers 2012
    • Peers 2013
    • Peers 2014
    • Peers 2015
    • Peers 2016
    • Peers 2017
    • Peers 2018
    • Peers 2019
    • Peers 2020
    • Peers 2021
    • Peers-2022
    • Peers 2023
  • Contact
  • Site Map
Gene Watson's 'Outside The Box' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2022)

Gene Watson's 'Outside The Box' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2022)

Gene Watson's 'Outside The Box' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2022) was officially released on Friday 16 September 2022.

On Friday 17 January 2020, Gene Watson received an invitation, from Vince Gill, to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville / Photo Credit: Chris Hollo

Gene Watson Receives An Invitation, from Vince Gill, to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

On Friday 17 January 2020, Gene Watson receives an invitation, from Vince Gill, to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville / Photo Credit: Chris Hollo

Gene Watson's Fan Site includes the latest Gene Watson tour date information

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Gene Watson's Fan Site includes the latest Gene Watson tour date information

Gene Watson: 'Real.Country.Music' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2016)

Gene Watson Fan Site Discography

Gene Watson's 'Real.Country.Music' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2016) was officially released, by Fourteen Carat Music, on Friday 26 February 2016

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Gene Watson's Fan Site has been active since September 2004

Gene Watson: 'Back in The Fire & At Last' (Morello Records, 2016)

Gene Watson's Fan Site Discography

Gene Watson's 'Back in The Fire & At Last' (Morello Records, 2016) was officially released, by Morello Records, on Friday 11 November 2016

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Gene Watson's Fan Site has been active since September 2004

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Gene Watson's Fan Site has been active since September 2004

Gene Watson's Fan Site includes the latest Gene Watson tour date information

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Gene Watson's Fan Site includes the latest Gene Watson tour date information

Gene Watson's Fan Site

Induct Gene Watson into The Country Music Hall of Fame

Gene Watson Fan Site includes an 'Induct Gene Watson into The Country Music Hall of Fame' Petition - please add your signature and help us to achieve our objective.

Previous Next

Original Gene Watson Fan Site

  • Home
  • News
  • Bio
  • Calendar
  • Discography
  • CMP Reviews
  • Features
  • Peers
    • Peers 2004
      • Ray Griff
      • Hugh Prestwood
      • Don Henry
      • Buddy Emmons
      • Stan Laundon
      • Gail Davies
      • Joe Diffie
      • Kevin McManus
      • Jack Greene
      • Mark Chesnutt
      • Chris Hillman
      • Billy Yates
      • Herb Pedersen
      • Lloyd Green
      • David Frizzell
      • Joe Fish
      • Buddy Spicher
    • Peers 2005
    • Peers 2006
    • Peers 2007
    • Peers 2008
    • Peers 2009
    • Peers 2010
    • Peers 2011
    • Peers 2012
    • Peers 2013
    • Peers 2014
    • Peers 2015
    • Peers 2016
    • Peers 2017
    • Peers 2018
    • Peers 2019
    • Peers 2020
    • Peers 2021
    • Peers-2022
    • Peers 2023
  • Contact
  • Site Map
Home Peers Peers 2004 Don Henry

Lytle Management Group, 330 Franklin Road, Ste 135A-163, Brentwood, TN 37027
Lytle Management Group
330 Franklin Road
Ste 135A-163

Brentwood, TN 37027
Contact Sarah Brosmer
Telephone 615-770-2688



Battle Artist Agency
8887 Horton Highway,
College Grove, TN
Contact Rob Battle
office: 615-368-7433
mobile: 615-957-3444

Exclusive PR / Publicity Representation of Gene Watson / Contact Scott Adkins at Adkins Publicity in Nashville

For exclusive PR / publicity representation of Gene Watson, contact Scott Adkins at Adkins Publicity in Nashville.

Gene Watson Peer's Quote from Don Henry: September 2004



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 Watson's Peers, who were contacted by The Gene Watson Fan Site, during 2004, were most gracious with their time and words.

It is here, within this special part of The Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Don Henry, which he submitted to this site on Tuesday 21 September 2004.

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



Don Henry
This quote was submitted on Tuesday 21 September 2004.

'To have a country legend like Gene Watson put his signature voice on one of your songs, 'Class Reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris), is truly an honour.



He used the version with the first verse recitation that Craig Morris and I re-wrote for Ray Charles (Tuesday 23 September 1930 - Thursday 10 June 2004), but he made it all his own as only Gene can do.

Thank you, Gene.

Your voice on one of my songs gives me the country credibility that I never thought I would have'

Thank you, Don Henry, for your support of Gene Watson.



About Don Henry...



Don Henry is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by a number of music legends, including Ray Charles (Tuesday 23 September 1930 - Thursday 10 June 2004), Patti Page (Tuesday 8 November 1927 - Tuesday 1 January 2013) and Conway Twitty (Friday 1 September 1933 - Saturday 5 June 1993), by country crooners Gene Watson, John Conlee and BJ Thomas (Friday 7 August 1942 - Saturday 29 May 2021), and by a number of young country music hit makers, including Blake Shelton, Lonestar and Kathy Mattea.

Don Henry is a veteran in the music business and has wide experience in the world of writing, publishing, producing and engineering.

Don Henry is an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, and has shared the stage with many artists, including Steve Earle, Ray Price (Tuesday 12 January 1926 - Monday 16 December 2013), Emmylou Harris, Jimmy Webb, Guy Clark (Thursday 6 November 1941 - Tuesday 17 May 2016), John Prine (Thursday 10 October 1946 - Tuesday 7 April 2020), Rodney Crowell, Don Williams (Saturday 27 May 1939 - Friday 8 September 2017), Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Dan Seals (Sunday 8 February 1948 - Wednesday 25 March 2009) and Nanci Caroline Griffith (Monday 6 July 1953 - Friday 13 August 2021).

Don Henry is widely renowned for his witty songs, including 'Harley' and 'Where've You Been' (co-written with Jon Vezner), both of which were recorded by Kathy Mattea.

In 1991, Don Henry saw the release, on Sony / Epic Records, of his debut album, 'Wild In The Backyard' (Sony / Epic Records, 1991).

Don Henry also later recorded a 'live' album (on the American Originals label) at the internationally famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.



John Conlee recorded Don Henry's 'Blue Highway' (co-written with David Womack) and included the track on 'Blue Highway' (MCA Records, 1984); the track reached No.15 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1985.



John Conlee recorded Don Henry's 'De Island' (co-written with Billy Simon) and included the track on 'Blue Highway' (MCA Records, 1984).



T.G. Sheppard recorded Don Henry's 'Those Eyes' and included the track on 'TG' (Warner Bros. Records, 1985).



The Oak Ridge Boys recorded Don Henry's 'Class Reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris) and included the track on 'Step On Out' (MCA Records, 1985).



John Conlee recorded Don Henry's 'Class Reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris) and included the track on 'Harmony' (Columbia Records, 1986).

Pake McEntire: 'Too Old To Grow Up Now' (RCA Victor Records, 1986)

Pake McEntire recorded Don Henry's 'Heart Versus Heart' (co-written with Marty Parker) and included the track on 'Too Old To Grow Up Now' (RCA Victor Records, 1986).



Kathy Mattea recorded Don Henry's 'As Long As I Have A Heart' (co-written with Dennis Wilson) and included the track on 'Untasted Honey' (Mercury Records, 1987).



T.G. Sheppard recorded Don Henry's 'The Invitation' (co-written with Debbie Franco) and included the track on 'Crossroads' (Columbia Records, 1988).



Conway Twitty (Friday 1 September 1933 - Saturday 5 June 1993) recorded Don Henry's 'Jenny's Souvenirs' (co-written with Billy Simon) and included the track on 'Still In Your Dreams' (MCA Records, 1988).



Kathy Mattea recorded Don Henry's 'Where've You Been' (co-written with Jon Vezner) and included the track on 'Willow In The Wind' (Mercury Records, 1989); the track reached No.10 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1989.

Ray Kennedy: 'What a Way To Go' (Atlantic Records, 1990)

Ray Kennedy recorded Don Henry's 'Scars' (co-written with Bobby David and Ray Kennedy) and included the track on 'What A Way To Go' (Atlantic Records, 1990).



Kathy Mattea recorded Don Henry's 'Whole Lotta Holes' (co-written with Jon Vezner) and included the track on 'Time Passes By' (Mercury Records, 1991); the track reached No.18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1991.



Kathy Mattea recorded Don Henry's 'Harley' and included the track on 'Time Passes By' (Mercury Records, 1991).



Gary Morris recorded Don Henry's 'The Man Upstairs' and included the track on 'Full Moon, Empty Heart' (Capitol Records, 1991).

Gene Watson: 'In Other Words' (Canada: Mercury Records / Polygram Records, 1992 / United States: Broadland International Records, 1992)

Gene Watson recorded Don Henry's 'Class Reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris) and included the track on 'In Other Words' (Canada: Mercury Records / Polygram Records, 1992 / United States: Broadland International Records, 1992).



John Wiggins & Audrey Wiggins recorded Don Henry's 'Has Anybody Seen Amy?' (co-written with Jon Vezner) and included the track on 'John & Audrey Wiggins' (Polygram Records, 1994).



Gene Watson recorded Don Henry's 'Class Reunion' (co-written with Craig Morris) and included the track on 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997).



Kathy Mattea recorded Don Henry's 'Beautiful Fool' and included the track on 'Love Travels' (Mercury Records, 1997).



Eddy Raven recorded Don Henry's 'I Know That Car' (co-written with Chris Waters) and included the track on '20 Favourites' (Capitol Records, 1998).



Lonestar recorded Don Henry's 'Don't Let's Talk About Lisa' (co-written with Benmont Tench) and included the track on 'Lonely Grill' (BNA Records, 1999).



Rosie Flores recorded Don Henry's 'Who's Gonna Fix It Now' (co-written with Rosie Flores) and included the track on 'Dance Hall Dreams' (Rounder Records, 1999).



Rosie Flores recorded Don Henry's 'Dance Hall Dreams' (co-written with Rosie Flores) and included the track on 'Dance Hall Dreams' (Rounder Records, 1999).

Kathy Mattea: 'Innocent Years' (MCA Records, 2000)

Kathy Mattea recorded Don Henry's 'B.F.D.' (co-written with Craig Carothers) and included the track on 'Innocent Years' (MCA Records, 2000); the track reached No.63 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2000.



Blake Shelton recorded Don Henry's 'If I Was Your Man' (co-written with Lauren Braddock) and included the track on 'Blake Shelton' (Giant Records, 2001).



Jimmy Wayne recorded Don Henry's 'Elephant Ears' (co-written with Jimmy Wayne) and included the track on 'Sara Smile' (Valory Music Group Records, 2009).

Miranda Lambert: 'Four The Record' (RCA Nashville Records, 2011)

Miranda Lambert recorded Don Henry's 'All Kinds of Kinds' (co-written with Philip Coleman) and included the track on 'Four The Record' (RCA Nashville Records, 2011).

John Conlee: 'Classics 2' (Rose Colored Records, 2015)

John Conlee recorded Don Henry's 'Love In The Real World' (co-written with Wayland Patton) and included the track on 'Classics 2' (Rose Colored Records, 2015).



• Visit Don Henry's official site at donhenry.com

Opry Member

Gene Watson was officially inducted as a member of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 7 February 2020

Peers

• 2004
• 2005
• 2006
• 2007
• 2008
• 2009
• 2010
• 2011
• 2012
• 2013
• 2014
• 2015
• 2016
• 2017
• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• 2023

Peers - 2004

• Ray Griff
• Hugh Prestwood
• Don Henry
• Buddy Emmons
• Stan Laundon
• Gail Davies
• Joe Diffie
• Kevin McManus
• Jack Greene
• Mark Chesnutt
• Chris Hillman
• Billy Yates
• Herb Pedersen
• Lloyd Green
• David Frizzell
• Joe Fish
• Buddy Spicher

CMHoF

Petition by

Country Music People



Country Music People is Europe’s number one country music magazine.

Country Music People is the specialist expert on country music - past, present and future.

Hux Records



Since February 1998, England-based Hux Records have been specialists in releasing classic archive recordings.

Follow Gene Watson

The Grand Ole Opry



Gene Watson became the newest member of The Grand Ole Opry on Friday 7 February 2020

Gene Watson Fan Site

Gene Watson Fan Site

   Home    News Newsletters Biography Calendar Live Show Reviews Discography CMP Album Reviews    Gallery Videos Features Peers Links Official Gene Watson Site Gene Watson Store Gene Watson Fan List    Contact    Site Map

© 2023 Gene Watson Fan Site