Gene Watson

Gene Watson
Watson performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2007
Watson performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2007
Background information
Birth nameGary Gene Watson
Born (1943-10-11) October 11, 1943 (age 81)
Palestine, Texas
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1962–present
LabelsCapitol, MCA, Epic, Warner Bros., Step One, Shanachie
Websitegenewatsonmusic.com
Gene Watson, September 2016, Ruidoso, New Mexico, OnstageMagazineGroup

Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943)[1] is an American country music singer. 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,[2] 21 top tens, and 48 charted singles.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 436. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.
  2. ^ Billboard, Cashbox, Radio & Records, Gavin and Music Row Music Charts