Gene Watson’s Peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as ‘the singer’s singer’ – and rightly so!
All of Gene Watson’s Peers, who were contacted during 2016, were most gracious with their time and words.
It is here, within this special part of The Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Chalee Tennison, which she submitted to this site on Tuesday 27 September 2016.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to Chalee Tennison who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online ‘celebration of a Lone Star Hero’.
Chalee Tennison
This quote was submitted on Tuesday 27 September 2016.
‘Gene Watson has one of the most amazing voices in country music… ever!
You can absolutely quote me on that!‘
Thank you, Chalee Tennison, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Chalee Tennison…
Chalee Tennison was born on Friday 11 April 1969 and is an American country music artist from the Lone Star State of Texas.
Prior to her country music career, Chalee Tennison worked as a prison guard in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, in addition to performing in various Texas bands.
Chalee Tennison moved to Nashville and worked as a demo singer, eventually signing to Asylum Records in 1999.
On Tuesday 8 June 1999, Chalee Tennison saw the release of her self-titled debut album, ‘Chalee Tennison’ (Asylum Records, 1999), which included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘Someone Else’s Turn To Cry’ (written by Jim Robinson and Chalee Tennison) (No.46, 1999)
‘Handful of Water’ (written by Austin Cunningham and Jason Sellers) (No.64, 1999)
‘Just Because She Lives There’ (written by Dale Dodson and Billy Lawson) (No.36, 2000)
Chalee Tennison’s self-titled debut album, ‘Chalee Tennison’ (Asylum Records, 1999), also included the following tracks:
‘I Let Him Get Away With It’ (written by Brett Beavers)
‘Leave It At That’ (written by Cathy Majeski, Sunny Russ and Stephony Smith)
‘A Stolen Car’, which was written by Phil Barnhart, Sam Hogin (1950 – Monday 9 August 2004) and Bill LaBounty
‘I Can Feel You Drifting’, which was written by Billy Kirsch and Bat McGrath (Wednesday 17 October 1945 – Tuesday 1 October 2019)
‘It Ain’t So Easy’ (written by John Bettis and Marv Green)
‘There’s A War In Me’
‘Sometime’, which was written by Ed Bruce (Friday 29 December 1939 – Friday 8 January 2021) and Robin Lee Bruce
‘I’d Rather Miss You’, which was written by Anthony Little and Bat McGrath (Wednesday 17 October 1945 – Tuesday 1 October 2019)
On Tuesday 10 October 2000, Chalee Tennison saw the release of ‘This Woman’s Heart’ (Asylum Records, 2000), which included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘Makin’ Up With You’ (written by Jeremy Campbell and Phil O’Donnell) (No.56, 2000)
‘Go Back’ (written by Jeremy Campbell and Donny Hackett) (No.36, 2001)
Chalee Tennison’s ‘This Woman’s Heart’ (Asylum Records, 2000) also included the following tracks:
‘Yes, I Was’ (written by Rick Carnes and Chalee Tennison)
‘Somebody Save Me’ (written by Noah Gordon, Wade Kirby and Chalee Tennison)
‘I’m Healing’ (written by Dean Dillon and Chalee Tennison)
‘This Woman’s Heart’ (written by Jim Robinson and Chalee Tennison)
‘Break It Even’ (written by Dean Dillon and Chalee Tennison)
‘We Don’t Have To Pray’ (written by Dale Dodson, Billy Lawson and Chalee Tennison)
‘What I Tell Myself’ (written by Noah Gordon)
‘You Can’t Say That’ (written by Jeremy Campbell, Phil O’Donnell and Chalee Tennison)
‘I Ain’t’ (written by Monty Criswell and Craig Fuller)
‘Under Your Skin’ (written by Adrienne Follesé and Keith Follesé)
On Tuesday 16 September 2003, Chalee Tennison saw the release of ‘Parading In The Rain’ (DreamWorks Nashville Records, 2003), which included three tracks, which were released as singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘Lonesome Road’ (written by Ashley Gorley, Melissa Peirce and Bryant Simpson) (No.54, 2002)
‘Easy Lovin’ You’ (written by Philip White) / this track was released as a single in 2003, but it did not chart
‘Parading In The Rain’ (written by Bobby Pinson) / this track was released as a single in 2003, but it did not chart
Chalee Tennison’s ‘Parading In The Rain’ (DreamWorks Nashville Records, 2003) also included the following tracks:
‘I Am Love’ (written by Phil O’Donnell and Chalee Tennison)
‘The Mind of This Woman’ (written by Dean Dillon and Chalee Tennison)
‘Me & Mexico’ (written by Liz Rose)
‘I Am Pretty’ (written by Buffy Lawson and Eric Pittarelli)
‘Cheater’s Road’ (written by Sharon Rice and Jason Sellers)
‘More To This Than That’ (written by Gary Burr and Carolyn Dawn Johnson)
‘Believe’ (written by Chalee Tennison)
‘Peace’ (written by Leslie Satcher)
Although Chalee Tennison has not recorded any albums since, she made an appearance on Leland Martin’s ‘Same Old Song & Dance’, which was written by Ricky John Holt and Red Lane (Thursday 2 February 1939 – Wednesday 1 July 2015), and was included on ‘Leland Martin’ (Aspirion Records, 2005); the track was released as a single in 2006, but it did not chart.
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