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Country Singer

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Joined July 2009
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@GeneWatsonMusic
Gene Watson
4 years
About to take the stage before being inducted into the world-famous @opry
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7 years
With fellow Texan @CodyJohnsonBand @opry
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7 months
Well, today is actually my birthday. Yes, I'm 80. I do appreciate every birthday I get. I want to show you this old Capitol Records photo because I was honored to share a birthday with the late, great Dottie West. Follow my instagram for all the details! @Genewatsonmusic
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5 months
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
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6 years
It's that special time of the year and I hope you're surrounded by friends and family. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. #ChristmasEveEve
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5 months
We’ve had a wonderful year celebrating my 80th birthday and performing to our great fans who believe in #RealCountryMusic . Thanks to all of you for continuing to support our kind of music and helping to keep traditional country alive and well. Read more at
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2 years
What a wonderful night at the @opry
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2 years
Thank you all for the birthday wishes it has been a wonderful day!
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3 years
Celebrating the one year anniversary of my invitation to join the @opry ! Totally surprised by @VGcom Vince Gill. Don't know how I sang Farewell Party. I'll be talking about it THIS Sunday to @seelyofficial on her SiriusXM show Channel 59 Jan 17th. #realcountrymusic # #.
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Gene Watson
4 years
When you are on the road as much as we are, this is the Valentine we can expect. #OntheRoadAgain #happyvalentines2020
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Gene Watson
5 years
Moe just came by to give me his dinner bill. He added a $400 tip and signed my name to it. #onlyMoe .
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6 years
Onstage @opry ! Life is good. #CountryMusic
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4 months
Happy New Year to you! For me, the New Year, always brings me a sense of hope that THIS year will be the best ever. Read more about what is in store for '24 in the news section at
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Gene Watson
6 years
Tonight With @MichaelRay at The @OPry #Opry
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Gene Watson
6 years
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Alan Jackson @OfficialJackson on the loss of his son-in-law, Ben Selecman, married to oldest daughter, Mattie. #prayersforAlanJacksonFamily
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Gene Watson
5 years
Meeting one of my young fans in Scottsburg IN. She likes real country music. #realcountrymusic
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Gene Watson
6 years
Thank you to @facebook for restoring my FB page! We're heading in to Anderson, SC tonight and looking forward to that. Here's a TBT photo of me and @RhondaVincent13 . I suspect we'll sing a few tonight! Rhonda is one heckuva singer!
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Gene Watson
5 years
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re enjoying this day with family and friends.
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Gene Watson
5 months
Can’t wait for the video to come out.
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Bellamy Brothers
5 months
Filming today with Country Music Legend @GeneWatsonMusic y’all stay tuned.
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Gene Watson
2 years
Thank you @opry for inviting us boys again! We will see you September 29th!
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Gene Watson
8 years
nice to meet a new young country star @Michaelraymusic tonight @opry . Check him out.
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Gene Watson
5 years
Singing Fourteen Carat Mind on the cruise finale.
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Gene Watson
6 years
at the autograph signing on the Country music cruise. Sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day. #lifeisgood
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Gene Watson
5 months
I got a surprise visit from @Malpassbrothers while waiting to go on the @opry   tonight! I’ll be taping their new @OfficialRFDTV show in January and it’s going to air sometime this Spring. I’ll keep you posted.
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Gene Watson
4 years
Working hard in the car shop. Gotta an SS Monte Carlo I'm fixin' up to show. Photos later...
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Gene Watson
7 years
Are we just looking “Bad A—“ or what. #CountryMusic #wesingrealcountry
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Gene Watson
2 years
I want to give a big shout-out to one amazing singer and so much more! Happy Birthday, @VGcom ! We love all your pickin' and grinnin'.
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Gene Watson
7 years
Proud to say Jeannie Seely and I tied for Entertainer of the Year tonight! #perfect #CountryMusic
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Gene Watson
6 years
Happy Thanksgiving!!!! #Thankful
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Gene Watson
6 years
@Opry ⁩ onstage live now!
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Gene Watson
5 years
Another great show last night in Oklahoma. Today we’re at the Yorktown TX Western Days. Come see us. #countrymusic
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Gene Watson
7 years
The fabulous @BellamyBrothers great singers AND songwriters! #realcountry
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Gene Watson
6 years
With ⁦ @MarkChesnutt ⁩ today for the CFR taping!
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Gene Watson
4 years
Happy Birthday to a longtime friend, @LorettaLynn !
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Gene Watson
4 years
9 years ago today! Working on our duet album with ⁦ @RhondaVincent13 ⁩ Your Money &My Good Looks. #countrymusic
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Gene Watson
5 years
Great Friday show with these legends at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles ⁦ @BellamyBrothers ⁩ ⁦ @GoldenNuggetLC #realcountry
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Gene Watson
5 years
Thanks for coming to our Newnan, GA show tonight and giving me a sold out show for my birthday. Glad to see so many listening to real country music. #HappyBirthday #countrymusic
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Gene Watson
7 years
At Countrys Family Reunion rehearsal today in Nashville,TN. Tomorrow we're taping a great new show you're gonna love to air @OfficialRFDTV .
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Gene Watson
6 years
We're in MN for some private shows and it's just a bit colder up here than we're used to in Texas. Our snowmen are mainly made of tumbleweeds. But it should be warm in Nashville April 20th when we're on the @opry so come see us! #GoodTime #realCountry
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Gene Watson
7 years
Visiting with John Conlee! Great singer and great man. #realcountrymusic
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Gene Watson
5 years
Big thanks to Dusty Hill and ⁦ @ZZTop ⁩ for allowing us to hang out and watch their show tonight. #goodpeople
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Gene Watson
5 years
Swapping Statler Bros stories with Wil Reid (Harold’s son). Wil and cousin Langdon are duo Wilson Fairchild #goodmusic #cruiseCFR
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5 years
#Opry tonight!
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Gene Watson
4 years
Here’s our first show line up. Listen in at and WSM AM online.
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Gene Watson
8 years
Mourning the loss of my hero, Merle @merlehaggard #RIPHag
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7 years
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7 years
Missing our old friend Little Jimmy Dickens. We are in his dressing room tonight @opry .
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Gene Watson
5 years
Having a great night ⁦ @opry ⁩ !
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Gene Watson
5 years
Great show at The Mansion in Branson last night. Thanks to so many of you for coming and listening to real country music. We appreciate you. #realcountrymusic
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Gene Watson
5 years
Dusty Hill of ⁦ @ZZTop ⁩ and us hanging out. #Texas
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Gene Watson
6 years
I'm on the Opry with The Farewell Party Band Friday, March 9th around 7:15PM. Tune in to @WSMradio ONLINE to hear us or even better, come see us LIVE @opry Get your ticket here! . #REALcountry #opry #DontMissOut
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5 years
Great crowd tonight! Thank you for listening to real country music!
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Gene Watson
5 years
At the Opry tonight with this fine singer @jimmywayne ! #Goodmusic
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Gene Watson
6 years
I’m a huge fan of @LeeRoyParnell Visiting backstage at CFR. #slideguitar
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Gene Watson
7 years
In serious conversation tonight with Jeannie Seely- talking about songs she has written. #realcountrymusic
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Gene Watson
6 years
Ice cream is on me. On the way to Jackpot NV. Stopping for a different kind of cold one! #cool #iscreamforicecream
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Gene Watson
7 months
For the first time ever my rare debut album "Gene Watson" on Wide World Records (1969) will be broadcast in its entirety on 650 AM @wsmradio this coming Monday night , October 23rd,on Jeff Hoag's "WSM AT NIGHT" show 7-9PM Central. Hope you tune in!
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Gene Watson
6 years
It’s a happening night @OPry with Ms Jeannie Seely!
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Gene Watson
5 years
Sorry for anyone in bad weather today. We are in the Sunshine Stare, Ft Meyers FL. #happyplace
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Gene Watson
6 months
With a few days off this past weekend, I was scrolling through some old photos that I thought I’d share with you. Find more on my news page.  #realcountrymusic #oldphotos #GeneWatson #Georgejones
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Gene Watson
7 months
We may have had too much fun at the Opry on Thursday, October 12th. Thanks to the Grand Ole Opry for celebrating my 80th birthday. Check out these photos from the big event! #realcountrymusic #grandoleopry
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Gene Watson
6 years
When you're tired of the Royal Wedding, come on out Saturday, May 19th to the Cactus Theater in @cityoflubbock TX. Go to for tickets. See you there! #RealCountry
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Gene Watson
5 years
Some real Country music you can watch on TV this weekend! #Rfd -tv #countrysFamilyReunion
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Gene Watson
5 years
In Pigeon Forge, TN tonight! Here’s the largest paper Rose ever received. Thank you! #PaperRosie
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Gene Watson
4 years
Having a big time in Pittsburg, KS tonight ! @KansasCityCrossing
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Gene Watson
7 years
Get 3 Country singers for the price of 1 at Dothan Civic Center, April 8th Dothan AL. @TGSheppardmusic Johnny Lee & me For tix:334-615-3175
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Gene Watson
6 years
Hanging around with tall guy Ray Benson talking about our golf games together ⁦ @raybensonaatw #talltales #realcountrymusic
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Gene Watson
7 years
Enjoying a chat with the great @WhisperinBill Anderson! #legendarylunch
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Gene Watson
5 years
This seems about right!
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Gene Watson
6 months
Please don't fall for scams. Many have been told that they are talking to me and other celebrities when they are not. I will never direct message anyone or ask for money. Report them if you see them to the platform you are on!  Get official info at .
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Gene Watson
7 years
Onstage @Starlite Theatre Branson #Soldout
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Gene Watson
1 month
We don’t always get two nights at the Opry but when we do, it’s always fun. We enjoy getting to see so many old friends and make new ones. Check out the latest news at #realcountrymusic #grandoleopry
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Gene Watson
7 years
Great @opry Classics show today! Thank you fans!
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Gene Watson
5 years
Only REAL country on this stage tonight in Texas. 2nd oldest dance hall in the state. Schroeder Hall in Goliad. #countrymusic
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5 years
About to start the tv taping for Larry’s Country Diner #realcountrymusic #countrymusic
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Gene Watson
6 years
Wow just heard @MarkWillsMusic sing Farewell Party on @LarrysDiner and thank you for the kind words. You nailed it. #realcountrymusic
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Gene Watson
4 years
Sold out tonight. Thank you! Granbury TX. #realcountrymusic
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Gene Watson
7 years
ENCORE MOVIE SHOWING! Select cities! Wed Oct 11 "Wed Night Prayer Mtg Rejoice!" for cities! Share! #Goodmusic
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Gene Watson
7 years
Headed onstage @opry now. #fun
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Gene Watson
6 years
Friends, my Facebook account seems to have been hacked or whatever has made it just disappear. We are working to get it back but meanwhile do not chat or reply or accept any kind of friend request on FACEBOOK that appears to be from me. #crazyworld #staysafe
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Gene Watson
6 years
It's OFFICIAL release day today for my new Gospel CD "My Gospel Roots". On @iTunes @amazonmusic and my website too GeneWatsonMusic. #GoodDay #GospelMusic
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Gene Watson
7 years
so glad @LorettaLynn was out at the Hall of Fame ceremony.
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Loretta Lynn
7 years
Look who has made a surprise appearance at the @countrymusichof 🏅 ceremony! Watch the Facebook Live event now.
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Gene Watson
7 years
Look who’s at the Rope Awards Joe Stampley and Gus Arrendale of @SpringerMountainFarms . #goodchicken #CountryMusic
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Gene Watson
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According to the internet, Labor Day is the day to honor and remember working people who've fought for workers' rights. For some of us, it means the general end of summer, and this year, especially, I hope it means the cooler air is coming soon. Read more
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Gene Watson
6 years
Rolling down the road with the band headed to @pennspeak Jim Thorpe, PA and then to @TheHarvesterRM Rocky Mt VA. #seriouslycountry #comeseeus
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Gene Watson
5 years
Thank you @jakeowen - you are one of real singers out there and your kind words are appreciated.
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Jake Owen
5 years
The one and only, smoothest singer, Mr @GeneWatsonMusic of course. He’s one of my favorites ever. Listen to This Dream’s On Me, Nothin Looked Good On You, Love in the Hot Afternoon. I could go on forever...
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@thenashvillePalace . Thanks to @JoeWest of MLB for the great introduction. #realcountry #saturdaynightfun
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Gene Watson
7 years
Got shows this weekend @RiverwindCasino Norman, OK and NelsonMusicCity Knob Lick, MO. Come see us! #realCountryMusic #CountryMusic
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7 years
On the bus headed to our shows in Benton, KY this weekend. Beautiful weather today. #realcountry #Kentucky
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Gene Watson
6 years
In Springfield MO At PFI Western Store, Home of BootDaddy with Randy Little, Collin and Paul. I do love a comfortable boot and these guys have the best. #best #Boots
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5 years
A great night in Branson with the Larry’s Country Diner crew! #countrymusic #fun
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Gene Watson
7 years
Got a horn section now. Danny on the real thing and me on this TOY sax,a gift from a fan today. #yakketysax #saxy
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Gene Watson
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Happy Birthday to the amazingly talented, @VGcom . Glad to be your friend, Buddy.
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Onstage in Jackson TN tonight. #realcountrymusic
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Gene Watson
6 years
Thank you Country Christian radio for giving me a # 1 single. #BlessedAndGrateful
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Gene Watson
1 year
My drummer of 18 years, Todd Hines, updated his drum kit with my new logo. I think it’s a good look !
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Gene Watson
7 years
Headed to Branson @StarliteShows October 12 & 13! Great time to visit Branson in the fall. #CountryMusic #real
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