On Friday 1 August 2025, Gene Watson was in Nashville, where he performed on the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
‘The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating fan voted Top 100 songs, which range from the new to some old classics.
I’ll sing one this Friday 1 August 2025.
If you can’t be there in person, you can listen at WSM 650AM; I and the Farewell Party Band should be onstage around 8:30pm Central’
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On the evening of Friday 1 August 2025, Gene Watson performed at Opry 100, Opry House, 2804 Opryland Drive in Nashville (TN 37214), and was onstage at 8:30pm.
Gene Watson performed ‘For The Good Times’, which was written by Kris Kristofferson (Monday 22 June 1936 – Saturday 28 September 2024). The original version of this track was recorded by Ray Price (Tuesday 12 January 1926 – Monday 16 December 2013), who included it on ‘For The Good Times’ (Columbia Records, 1970); Ray Price‘s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in September 1970, reached No.11 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1970, and was awarded ‘Song of The Year’ by the Academy of Country Music (ACM).
Ray Price’s ‘For The Good Times’ (Columbia Records, 1970) was awarded ‘Album of The Year’ by the Academy of Country Music (ACM), and reached No.1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1970.
‘A Once in a Lifetime Celebration of Country Music’s Biggest Stage’
‘Opry 100 is going to be the most thrilling year in country music, and we want to celebrate with you.
All year long, the Opry will have bigger shows, bolder moments, huge stars, and surprise guests, delivering a fresh mix of your favourites and fresh sounds.
Be there, as we push the boundaries of country music, and the Opry, with our most ambitious and exciting shows yet!’
On the night of Friday 1 August 2025, there were also performances from John Conlee, Erin Enderlin, Shane Profitt, JP Saxe, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith, and Sunny Sweeney; performances began from 7:00pm.
