Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, in February 2024

Gene Watson at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

On Friday 2 February 2024, Gene Watson rolled into Nashville from Texas, and was happy to be met with warm weather, no ice, snow, or even rain.

‘Friday 2 February 2024, we rolled into Nashville from Texas, and were happy to be met with warm weather, no ice, snow, or even rain.

Friday night, we enjoyed a fun night with fellow Opry members, Dailey & Vincent, Mark Wills and so many more.

Jeannie Seely, Opry’s Gina Keltner, and Gene Watson, at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, on Friday 2 February 2024 (photo credit: Opry photographer, Chris Hollo)
Jeannie Seely, Opry’s Gina Keltner, and Gene Watson, at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, on Friday 2 February 2024 (photo credit: Opry photographer, Chris Hollo)

Of course, when our great friend, Jeannie Seely, is also there, we spend a lot of time laughing, and talking to her.

Gene Watson and Jeannie Seely backstage at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 2 February 2024 (Opry photographer, Chris Hollo, is seen taking photos in the background)
Gene Watson and Jeannie Seely backstage at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 2 February 2024 (Opry photographer, Chris Hollo, is seen taking photos in the background)

I can’t recall the exact number, but Jeannie has made more than 5,000 appearances on the Opry.

The Wilburn Brothers - Doyle Wilburn (Monday 7 July 1930 - Saturday 16 October 1982) and Teddy Wilburn (Monday 30 November 1931 - Monday 24 November 2003)
The Wilburn Brothers – Doyle Wilburn (Monday 7 July 1930 – Saturday 16 October 1982) and Teddy Wilburn (Monday 30 November 1931 – Monday 24 November 2003)

I wish I had thought to keep a count of my visits, since my first time in the Opry circle was when I was just 21, a memorable experience given to me by The Wilburn Brothers – Doyle Wilburn (Monday 7 July 1930 – Saturday 16 October 1982) and Teddy Wilburn (Monday 30 November 1931 – Monday 24 November 2003).

The Bellamy Brothers & Gene Watson: 'Forever Ain’t Long Enough' (written by David Bellamy) (February 2024)
The Bellamy Brothers & Gene Watson: ‘Forever Ain’t Long Enough’ (written by David Bellamy) (February 2024)

As we have been announcing, I’ll be back, on Tuesday 13 February 2024, along with The Bellamy Brothers, where we’ll have the first-ever live performance of our new single, ‘Forever Ain’t Long Enough’ (written by David Bellamy).

Howard Bellamy, Gene Watson & David Bellamy: 'Forever Ain’t Long Enough' (written by David Bellamy) (photo courtesy of Bellamy Brothers Inc, and Fourteen Carat Music)
Howard Bellamy, Gene Watson & David Bellamy: ‘Forever Ain’t Long Enough’ (written by David Bellamy) (photo courtesy of Bellamy Brothers Inc, and Fourteen Carat Music)

The video will debut, on Thursday 8 February 2024, online at people.com, and the radio premiere will be on SiriusXM’s Willie’s Roadhouse on Friday 9 February 2024.

It’s a classic, just out in time for Valentine’s Day!’

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