NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (August 26, 2015) – As summer comes to a close, country music
star Gene Watson begins gearing up for his national fall tour. The
legendary performer is heading out on the road to bring his unique brand
of country to his legions of fans.
Watson’s career began in 1974, when Capitol Records picked up
distribution rights for his song, “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” This hit
song kicked off a career that has lasted for over 50 years. Having never
intended to pursue music, Watson often refers to his consistent success
in the music industry as “an accidental career.”
“I’ve been at the top and I’ve been just as low as you can go.” Says
Watson, “All that in between in my many years in this business has made
me appreciate the fans all the more. Those are the folks who come out to
hear the music and make it possible for singers like me to continue
making the kind of country music we love – real country!”
Watson’s career comprises six No. 1 hit singles, 23 Top 10 hit
singles, and more than 75 charted singles. Known as “the singer’s
singer,” Watson continue s to tour extensively, and his voice only gets
better with the years. His rich voice conveys the deep musical history
of both his music and the genre he represents, and even today, he still
boasts a multi-octave range, a voice he most recently highlighted in the
album My Heroes Have Always Been Country. The 2014 release
comprises 11 covers of songs that Watson calls some of his favorite
country songs, including “Here Comes My Baby Again,” “Count Me Out” and
the Merle Haggard classic, “It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad).”
Gene Watson’s Tour Dates
Aug. 29-30, 2015 – Sandstone, MN – Midwest Country Theater
Sept. 2-3, 2015 – Shipshewana, IN – Bluegate Theater
Sept. 11, 2015 – Knob Lick, MO – Nelson’s Music City
Sept. 12, 2015 – Renfro Valley, KY – Renfro Valley Entertainment New Barn
Sept. 24-25, 2015 – Branson, MO – Starlite Theatre
Sept. 26, 2015 – Buffalo, TX – Leon County Expo Center
Sept. 29, 2015 – Paris, TX – Red River Valley Fair
Oct. 3, 2015 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penn’s Peak
Oct. 4 2015 – Columbia Falls, ME – Balsam Valley Amphitheater
Oct. 9-10, 2015 – Benton, KY – Kentucky Opry
Oct. 17, 2015 – Dublin, GA – Dublin Theatre
Oct. 20-22, 2015 – Branson, MO – Starlite Theatre
Oct. 24, 2015 – Hiawassee, GA – Anderson Music Hall
Nov. 6, 2015 – Pigeon Forge, TN – Country Tonite Theater
Nov. 7, 2015 – Liberty, NC – Liberty Showcase
Nov. 8, 2015 -Fishersville, VA – Expoland / Expo Hall
Nov. 13, 2015 – Alvin, TX – The Garage Bar & Grill
Nov. 14, 2015 – Lovelady, TX – Old Lovelady Gym
Nov. 21, 2015 – Newberry, SC – Opera House
Dec. 3-6, 2015 – Branson, MO – Starlite Theatre
2016:
Jan. 09, 2016 – Hinton, OK – Sugar Creek Casino
Jan. 16-17, 2016 – Weirsdale, FL – Orange Blossom Opry
Jan. 31 – Feb. 7, 2016 – Country’s Family Reunion Cruise
March 4, 2016 – Bremen, GA – Milltown Music Hall
March 5, 2016 – Fulton, MS – Ittawamba Community College Festival
March 7, 2016 – Plant City, FL – Strawberry Festival
March 11, 2016 – Clinton, Iowa – Wild Rose Casino
March 12, 2016 – Effingham, IL – PAC (w/ Rhonda Vincent)
March 18-19, 2016 – Scottsburg, IN – Ross Country Jamboree
March 26, 2016 – Arlington, TX – Arlington Music Hall
April 29, 2016 – Lincolnton, GA – Little Roy & Lizzie Festival
April 30, 2016 – Winchester, OH – Big Red Barn Convention Center
May 14-15, 2016 – Henrico, VA – Old Dominion Barn Dance
June 3, 2016 – Cherokee, NC – Cherokee Bluegrass Festival
June 24, 2016 – Chipley, FL – Panhandle Watermelon Festival
Sept. 2 -3, 2016 – Shipshewana, IN – Bluegate Theater
Sept. 17-18, 2016 – Tightwad/Clinton, MO – Truman Lake Opry
Sept. 23, 2016 – Outer Banks, NC – Bluegrass Festival