Country music legend Gene Watson and the Farewell Party Band will be performing at the Colonnade Theater in Ringgold on Thursday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. Special guest will be Jacob Bryant.
Tickets are $49.50 and available by calling 706-935-9000 or online at www.colonnadecenter.org. Fans can also buy tickets at The Colonnade Box Office, 264 Catoosa Cir., Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Review for Gene Watson:
Gene Watson is recognized as one of the leading voices of “real country” music known as traditional or classic country. Fans of Merle Haggard and George Jones will not want to miss this concert by Gene Watson. It was George Jones who stated, “Gene Watson is one of my all-time favorite singers!”
Native Texan, Gene Watson has six #1 Country Hits, 23 Top Tens and over 75 charted songs. Watson was inducted into the inaugural class for the Houston, Texas Music Hall of Fame and is a proud member of the Texas State Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 2012 Gene released his re-recorded collection of 25 Greatest Hits titled Best of the Best to great critical acclaim. Noted journalist John Lomax III gave it a Best of 2012 award. Watson released his latest CD in June 2014 titled “My Heroes Have Always Been Country.” It’s his version of a collection of songs from his favorite country singers over the years. The 71-year old continues to make critically acclaimed music with a voice that defies age.
Watson’s country classics include "Love In The Hot Afternoon," "Paper Rosie," "Farewell Party," "Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)," "When We Were Down To Nothing (Nothing Sure Looked Good On You)" and "Fourteen Carat Mind” just to name a few. On his 2009 album release “A Taste of the Truth”, Gene Watson and Rhonda Vincent scored a #1 for their single “Staying Together.” Rhonda Vincent and Gene Watson went on to record an all duets album in 2010 which has proven to be a fan favorite.
Gene Watson is one of the rare singers who still sings in the same key as he did 30 years ago and his audiences respond with standing ovations night after night when he nails the octave jumping last note on his most requested song, the now country classic “Farewell Party.”
Considered one of the finest pure-country singers of his generation and known as “The Singer’s Singer” Watson offers up one of the best traditional country shows in the business. His stunning voice captivates audiences and keeps his fans coming back again and again.