2010 NEWS
Gene & Rhonda Vincent will perform with their bands throughout the year. Check the tour page for the dates.
Gene Watson won 2010 LEGEND OF THE YEAR from RealCountry Radio Networks (Citadel Media) in a national contest, beating out George Strait, Reba McEntire, Hank Williams,Jr and Randy Travis for the honor.
GENE WATSON WINS ALBUM OF THE YEAR on POPULAR The9513.com website
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Album Of The Year
1. A Taste of the Truth by Gene Watson (Winner)
2. Revolution by Miranda Lambert
3. Willie And The Wheel by Willie Nelson and Asleep At The Wheel
4. Written in Chalk by Buddy and Julie Miller
5. Beautiful Day by Charlie Robison
"While the voice of country’s future took home this year’s big honor, a legendary voice from country music’s past sang his way beyond Revolution to score a win for Album Of The Year. Gene Watson–who notched a #1 hit in 1981 with “Fourteen Carat Mind”–performed well among all three voting blocs to best Lambert in the overall tally ... "
Gene performs with Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time at Douglas Corner, Nashville, TN March 18,2010
2009
OCTOBER 12-17 INSIDE MUSIC ROW www.InsideMusicRow.com. featured Gene Watson at his exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN
OCTOBER 15 - LARRY's COUNTRY DINER on RFD-TV featured GENE singing four songs
OCTOBER 27 : Real Country Network interview with host , Kris Wilson.
Gene received the CD Of the MONTH in the October edition of COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE !
Gene also received a highlighted review in the UK magazine The MAVERICK (October issue)..
Gene taped the show Crook & Chase (RFD-TV Network) Tuesday, August 25th . Shown backstage are left to right: Lorianne Crook (host), David Nail, Gene, George Jones and Charlie Chase (host) Photo Credit: Sandra Petrucci/Jim Owens Entertainment AIRDATE: Sept. 3, 2009
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The CROOK & CHASE show Thursday, May 14, 2009 aired an interview with Gene Watson. 
REST IN PEACE : Gene Watson and the members of the Farewell Party Band send their heartfelt condolences to the family of their band member, RANDY PRINCE, who tragically passed away on the evening of May 14th, 2009.
IN MEMORIAM: Gene Watson and the Farewell Party Band lost a great friend and fellow band mate Friday, August 14, 2009 when former band member, Joe Eddie Gough, passed away after a lengthy illness. He will be dearly missed by Gene and all of his friends in the band. Please click here to read more about the life of Joe Eddie Gough JOE EDDIE GOUGH -IN MEMORIAM
APRIL 2, 2009: Gene appeared on the Opry's new Classic Country show and enjoyed seeing some old friends backstage:
BELOW: VINCE with GENE backstage at the Opry
LEFT: DARRYL WORLEY and GENE
Be sure to vist the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville to see Gene Watson's special spotlight exhibit there which remains on display til June 2009.
"Gene Watson: Fourteen Carat Voice" explores 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 is juxtaposed with his wardrobe's evolution. Stage costumes on display trace his 1970s clean-cut persona and attention-grabbing stage wear to a more relaxed look through the 1980s.
LEFT PHOTO: GENE visits his spotlight exhibit at
the Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN (2-20-2009)
January 15, 2009 GENE WATSON GUEST ON MEMPHIS STOP OF
PAISLEY PARTY TOUR
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 16, 2009) Brad Paisley kicked off the final leg of the Paisley Party Tour to a sell-out crowd in Memphis last night. As an added bonus to the previously announced line-up of Darius Rucker and Dierks Bentley Paisley invited country legend Gene Watson to open the show.
“The last time we played here in Memphis I got the worst review I think I’ve ever gotten. I remember it saying, among other things, that I was no Gene Watson. I certainly agree with that. That gave me an idea. In the spirit of giving everyone their money’s worth, I asked Gene if he would join the show. I am so thrilled to have the real deal here tonight. There’s nothing like kicking off the final leg of the Paisley Party with the one and only Gene Watson singing his amazing “Farewell Party,” Paisley said last night.
Photo below: Gene and band onstage , opening for the Paisley Party Tour.
Rgt: Brad & Gene 
Never A Dull Moment on the Road
Gene Watson and his Farewell Party Band were temporarily sidelined on their way to a performance in Gloversville, NY on Sunday, October 19th. The bus driver was making a left turn on a narrow road just a few miles from the venue when the trailer hitch snagged the curb and held tight. A supersized towing truck and several police cars rushed to the scene to disengage the teetering bus and eventually Gene and crew were on their way, making it to the concert on time. When asked how bad the bus situation looked to the former mechanic, Gene Watson drily noted “Well, let’s just say we could have changed the tire with no jack.”
September 12 & 13, 2008: ( Photos 1 & 2 below)Gene performed on the Grand Ole Opry including an amazing performance with 7 x IBMA Female Vocalist, Rhonda Vincent on "Together Again".
Gene with Rhonda Vincent Gene & Rhonda at the Opry! Joe Stampley, David Frizzell, Gene
People Are Talking About Gene Watson
"Gene Watson is one of my all-time favorite ballad singers...the way he
belts out a ballad, it just doesn't get any better than that."
"In my dad's eyes, I hadn't really made it in the music business until now. I've sung with Gene Watson." –Lee Ann Womack
"I would be hard pressed to find anyone who didn't want to sing with Gene Watson. This man is a real country singer." --Vince Gill
“I have too many (favorite singers) to name, but Gene Watson would be right around the top of the list.” -- Ray Price
“Gene Watson’s voice is right up there in the major leagues with George Jones, Vern Godsin and Lefty Frizzell for pure country Soul. “Gene’s recording of ‘Farewell Party’ is a roadmap for all aspiring singers.”
-- Chris Hillman (Byrds, Desert Rose Band)
