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 2025, 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 Debbie Hullett, which she submitted to this site on Wednesday 3 September 2025.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to Debbie Hullett who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online ‘celebration of a Lone Star Hero’.
Debbie Hullett
This quote was submitted on Wednesday 3 September 2025.
‘I have been a fan of Gene Watson for years, so when my friend, Roger Ball, called to tell me that we had a Gene Watson cut, I was ecstatic!
Roger told me I could come down to the studio and listen.
When I heard ‘Give Her My Best’ sung by Gene Watson, I couldn’t imagine the song done any other way.
Thank you, Gene Watson, and my friend, Roger Ball‘
Thank you, Debbie Hullett, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Debbie Hullett…
Debbie Hullett is an acclaimed vocalist, bassist and songwriter.
Debbie Hullett has opened for, performed with, and/or written songs, for a number of heavyweight country music artists, including Gene Watson, The Statler Brothers, Bill Monroe (Wednesday 13 September 1911 – Monday 9 September 1996), Johnny Rodriguez (Monday 10 December 1951 – Friday 9 May 2025), Hank Thompson (Thursday 3 September 1925 – Tuesday 6 November 2007), Sammi Smith (Thursday 5 August 1943 – Saturday 12 February 2005), BJ Thomas (Friday 7 August 1942 – Saturday 29 May 2021), Melba Montgomery (Friday 14 October 1938 – Wednesday 15 January 2025), Red Simpson (Tuesday 6 March 1934 – Friday 8 January 2016), Jan Howard (Friday 13 March 1929 – Saturday 28 March 2020), Bobby Bare, Freddy Weller, and Brian Collins, among many, many others.
Bill and Debbie Hullett have been married since 1970, and have worked in the music industry throughout their years of marriage.
They have raised three children and find great joy in them and their grandchildren.
In 1980, Posse saw the release of a self-titled album, ‘Posse’ (AMC Records, 1980), which included the following tracks:
‘Lightning & Thunder’
‘What Do You Say We Run Away’
‘It’s Called You’
‘Music City Blues’
‘Please Be My Friend’
‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’
‘Loving You (Is Just Like Loving Me)’
‘Night Life’ (written by Willie Nelson)
‘Margaritaville’, which was written by Jimmy Buffett (Wednesday 25 December 1946 – Friday 1 September 2023)
‘Talking In Your Sleep’ 3:03′ (written by Richard Leigh)
Personnel involved in the recording of Posse’s self-titled album, ‘Posse’ (AMC Records, 1980) included the following:
John Stubben (acoustic guitar, electric Guitar)
Jeff Young (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, arrangements, production)
Bill Hullett, Debbie Hullett, Jeff Young, Jim Phillips, John Stubben, Kay Frances Young and Terry Hildreth (backing vocals)
Adrian (banjo)
Debbie Hullett (bass guitar)
Jim Phillips and Terry Hildreth (drums)
Bill Hullett (electric guitar)
Dave Porter and Tracy Jorgenson (engineer)
Jeff Young, Kay Frances Young and Randy Savage (lead vocals)
Kay Frances Young (piano)
Pat Feean (synthesizer)
In the early to late 1980s, June Oakley saw the release of ‘December 7, 1941’ (Wild Hare Productions, 1980s), which was produced by Eddie Blakely, and was a set of patriotic/historical songs, which were dedicated to the veterans of World War II.
The material included ‘Filipino Baby’, ‘Ira Hayes’, ‘Soldier’s Last Letter’ and ‘There’s A Star Spangled Banner Flying Somewhere’.
June Oakley’s ‘December 7, 1941’ (Wild Hare Productions, 1980s) was recorded in Nashville with acclaimed record producer and pedal steel guitarist, Pete Drake (Saturday 8 October 1932 – Friday 29 July 1988).
Personnel involved in the recording of June Oakley’s ‘December 7, 1941’ (Wild Hare Productions, 1980s) included the following:
Bill Hullett and Debbie Hullett (bass, guitar)
Martin Parker (drums)
Eddie Blakely (guitar)
Bill Kenner (mandolin)
Gene Watson recorded Debbie Hullett’s ‘Give Her My Best’ (co-written with Roger Ball) and included the track on ‘Uncharted Mind‘ (Step One Records, 1993).
In October 2016, Jason Grainger recorded ‘Our backs, Up Against The Wall’ (written by Debbie Hullett, Donnie Skaggs and Bill Hullett).
Debbie Hullett
