Gene Watson, Award Winner In Oklahoma In 1985

Gene Watson

On Tuesday 26 March 2024, Gene Watson recalled receiving awards from the Oklahoma Country Music Association in 1985.

Gene Watson, in 1985, with JD Sharp, Sheriff of Oklahoma County, who presented Gene with a 'Golden Eagle' Award, for being proclaimed the 'Entertainer of The Year'. The award was voted on by the Oklahoma Country Music Association.
Gene Watson, in 1985, with JD Sharp, Sheriff of Oklahoma County, who presented Gene with a ‘Golden Eagle’ Award, for being proclaimed the ‘Entertainer of The Year’. The award was voted on by the Oklahoma Country Music Association.

‘I never know what’s going to pop up on my computer, but here’s an old, but special memory.

Gene Watson's Farewell Party Band - Joe Eddie Gough (Friday 27 January 1939 - Friday 14 August 2009), Gene Watson, Tony Booth, Doug Boggs, Norman Richard ‘Norm’ Kastner (Sunday 2 September 1945 - Wednesday 18 July 2012), Daniel 'Danny' T. Rainwater (who passed away on Friday 28 December 2018) and Chris 'Tiny' Olson
Gene Watson‘s Farewell Party Band – Joe Eddie Gough (Friday 27 January 1939 – Friday 14 August 2009), Gene Watson, Tony Booth, Doug Boggs, Norman Richard ‘Norm’ Kastner (Sunday 2 September 1945 – Wednesday 18 July 2012), Daniel ‘Danny’ T. Rainwater (who passed away on Friday 28 December 2018) and Chris ‘Tiny’ Olson

Back in 1985, I was given the ‘Entertainer of The Year’ award, and my band was given ‘Band of The Year’ award from the Oklahoma Country Music Association.

l still appreciate that’

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