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 during 2019, 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 Weldon Henson, which he submitted to this site on Thursday 14 March 2019.

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





Weldon Henson
This quote was submitted on Thursday 14 March 2019.

'I love Gene Watson and got to briefly meet him at a show in Gonzales, Texas back in October 2018.

Gene's music has stood the test of time and most amazingly his voice is better than ever after 40+ years of performing.

Every aspiring artist that truly wishes to become a great singer should listen to Gene Watson'



Gene Watson with Weldon Henson's Dad (who is also called Weldon Henson) in 1975

Thank you, Weldon Henson, for your support of Gene Watson.



About Weldon Henson...



Weldon Henson is originally from Humble in Texas, which is near Houston, where he started singing, playing piano, and sawing on the fiddle at an early age.

Weldon Henson joined the United States Air Force for a few years.

It was during his time with the United States Air Force when his passion for country music clicked, while learning to play guitar.

Weldon Henson perfected the instrument by playing the songs of Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 - Thursday 1 January 1953) and Johnny Cash (Friday 26 February 1932 - Friday 12 September 2003), and found a deep connection to the music.service in

After completing his the United States Air Force, Weldon Henson moved to Austin in Texas.



In 2007, Weldon Henson saw the release of 'Tryin' To Get By' (Weldon Henson Independent Release, 2007), which included the following tracks:

'Losin' Memories'
'No Place In My Heart'
'One Thing I'll Miss'
'One Memory'
'I'm Gone'
'Truckin' Home'
'Tryin' To Get By'
'Moments That We Shared'
'Not Wishing'
'Baby, Come Back Home'



On Tuesday 15 December 2009, Weldon Henson saw the release of 'Trouble For Me' (Weldon Henson Independent Release, 2009), which included the following tracks:

'Good Time Tonight'
'Got To Make You Mine'
'I Tried The Hard Way'
'Trouble For Me'
'Haulin' Freight'
'The Good Times Are Still Yet To Come'
'You Get Uptight'
'Three Times A Leavin'
'Constant Sorrow'
'Where I Belong'
'A Heartache For Me'
'Runnin' Behind'



On Saturday 30 July 2011, Weldon Henson saw the release of 'One Heart's Gone' (Weldon Henson Independent Release, 2011), which included the following tracks:

'Pass Me The Wine'
'One Heart's Gone'
'Too Much Fun'
'I Don't Take Cheating (Very Lightly Anymore)'
'Turned To The Bottle'
'I'm Still Here'
'No One Can Compare'
'Sunday Song'
'Everywhere I Go'
'The Road Is A Friend of Mine'
'Loserville'



On Wednesday 18 March 2015, Weldon Henson saw the release of 'Honky Tonk Frontier' (Hillbilly Renegade Records, 2015), which included the following tracks:

'Hey, Bottle of Whiskey'
'Honky Tonk Feels Right'
'Heartache Game'
'Looking For My Break'
'Not A Home'
'I Need Wine'
'Hey Baby, Can You Help Me'
'The Score'
'Trying To Pretend'
'Just Believe'
'That Look'



On Monday 31 December 2018, Weldon Henson saw the release of 'Texas Made Honky Tonk' (Hillbilly Renegade Records, 2018), which included the following tracks:

'Love's Little Lies'
'Texas Made'
'The Heartache's On Me'
'My State of Mind' (written by Weldon Henson)
'No Turning Back'
'Hung Up On You'
'Things I Don't Want To Do'
'Sleep All Day'
'Heart A Home'
'Are You Thinking of Me Too'
'Next Time I'll Be Prepared'
'Not The Kind To Hang Around'
'I've Got To Be A Rodeo Man'

'An Empty Glass (That's The Way The Day Ends)', which was written by Gary Stewart (Sunday 28 May 1944 - Tuesday 16 December 2003) and Dean Dillon / the original version of this track was recorded by Gary Stewart, who included it on 'Brand New' (Hightone Records, 1988); the track reached No.64 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1989





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