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

About Gene Watson: The Singer’s Singer, Gene Watson is one of country music’s most beloved stars. The voice behind at least thirty chart-topping hits, Watson rocketed to fame with “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” Other hit singles followed, including “Fourteen Carat Mind” and “Farewell Party,” which quickly became his signature hit. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Watson landed some 75 singles on the charts, produced 35 albums, and toured the world. With his most recent album, My Heroes Have Always Been Country, Watson reached 48 on the charts, proving yet again why he is one of the most enduring names in country music.