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Gene Watson (Gary Gene Watson) was born on 11 October, 1943 in Palestine, Texas, is an American country music singer (born 1943). Discover Gene Watson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
| Popular As |
Gary Gene Watson |
| Occupation |
Singer |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
11 October, 1943 |
| Birthday |
11 October |
| Birthplace |
Palestine, Texas |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous singer with the age 80 years old group.
Gene Watson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Gene Watson height not available right now. We will update Gene Watson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Gene Watson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gene Watson worth at the age of 80 years old? Gene Watson’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Gene Watson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
singer |
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Timeline
Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country music singer.
He began his music career in the 1960s, performing in local clubs at night while working in a Houston auto body shop during the day.
(His first single on radio was "If It Was That Easy", released in 1962).
The collection of songs was re-recorded to recreate the originals as closely as possible.
The project was produced by Dirk Johnson and released on Watson's own Fourteen Carat Music label.
He was raised in Paris, Texas, but in 1963 he relocated to Houston.
Watson's national success continued throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, as he recorded several Billboard top-40 hits, including "Where Love Begins," "Paper Rosie," "Should I Go Home (or Should I Go Crazy)," "Nothing Sure Looked Good on You," and "Farewell Party," which was released in 1979, and quickly became Watson's signature song, and the namesake of his Farewell Party Band.
He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon," his 1981 No. 1 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind," and his signature 1979 song "Farewell Party."
Watson's long career has included five number one hits, 21 top tens, and 48 charted singles.
Watson was born in Palestine, Texas, United States.
He recorded for only a few small, regional record labels having a regional hit "Bad Water", until 1975, when Capitol Records picked up his album Love in the Hot Afternoon and released it nationally.
The title track, a mid-tempo ballad in three-quarter time, was released in June 1975, and it reached No. 3 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart.
They were named after his 1978 hit single "Farewell Party."
While many other members have played with them since the 1980s, below is a timeline of just the members during their recorded output.
Between 1982 and 1984, two studio albums were released credited to Gene Watson and the Farewell Party Band.
The Farewell Party Band backed Watson on one of his solo albums, and they released one studio album on their own.
Several notable musicians were members of the Farewell Party Band, such as Tony Booth.
Watson was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002, and inducted into the inaugural class of the Houston Music Hall of Fame in August 2013.
In February 2012, Watson, celebrated his 50th year in the music business with the release of Best of the Best, 25 Greatest Hits.
In June 2014, Watson released an eleven track CD, My Heroes Have Always Been Country, covering hits by some of his musical heroes such as Merle Haggard, Ray Price and Lefty Frizzell.
On February 26, 2016, Watson released his 33rd studio album titled, Real.Country.Music. The 13-track CD contained traditional country music and the first single release is "Enough For You", a song written by Kris Kristofferson.
In 2018, Watson released a gospel music CD titled My Gospel Roots.
The first single from the 13-track release, "Old Roman Soldier" hit No. 1 on the Cashbox and Christian Servant Country Gospel charts in June 2018.
In 2018, Watson received the "Entertainer of the Year" Award from the R.O.P.E. Awards, an honor he shared with singer, Jeannie Seely.
It was the first time in the history of the Awards that there was a tie in any category.
Watson was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry, by Vince Gill, on January 17, 2020.
The Farewell Party Band is his long-time backing band.
