Gene Watson Reflects on His 62nd Year in Country Music

Gene Watson at Diamond I, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024, with a performance time of 7:30pm

On Friday 13 September 2024, Gene Watson & The Farewell Party Band performed at Diamond I Venue in Dime Box, Texas and Gene Watson reflected on his amazing 62-year country music career.

Gene Watson's first single, 'If It's That Easy' (written by Gene Watson) (Sun Valley Records, 1962)
Gene Watson‘s first single, ‘If It’s That Easy’ (written by Gene Watson / credited to Ray Whitlock) (Sun Valley Records, 1962)

‘As many of you know, I credit having my first recorded single, ‘If It’s That Easy’, way back in 1962.

It was something I recorded mainly to share and try to get bookings, but we did get some radio action on it.

Fast forward to today, and it’s hard to believe I’m in my 62nd year of my career.


Gene Watson at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024
Gene Watson at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024

I appreciate all of my fans who have been there from the beginning, as well as those who might have just recently heard my music and enjoy it.

I couldn’t do what I do without the help of great band members.

I have a wonderful team right now and, if you’ve been to a show, you know how terrific they are.

Here are some photos of our Friday night show in Dime Box, TX at the Diamond I venue.


Boo Miller (steel guitar) and Chad Philips (lead guitar), members of Gene Watson's Farewell Party Band, at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024
Boo Miller, steel guitarist, and Chad Philips, lead guitarist, with Gene Watson‘s Farewell Party Band, at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024

Duane Rice (piano player), member of Gene Watson's Farewell Party Band, at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024
Duane Rice, piano player, with Gene Watson‘s Farewell Party Band, at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024

Staley Rogers (bass guitar), member of Gene Watson's Farewell Party Band, at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024
Staley Rogers, bass guitarist with Gene Watson‘s Farewell Party Band, at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024

Todd Hines (drums), member of Gene Watson's Farewell Party Band, at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024
Todd Hines, drummer with Gene Watson‘s Farewell Party Band, at Diamond I Venue, 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, TX 77853-5354, on Friday 13 September 2024

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