On Tuesday 5 November 2024, Gene Watson reflected on his Saturday (2 November 2024) show at The Oaks Event Center in Vidor, Texas when hit songwriters, Wynn Varble, Mark Nesler and Brice Long, were his opening act.
‘I had the greatest pleasure to meet and visit with three of the best songwriters in country music at the show in Vidor, Texas.
Wynn Varble, Brice Long and Mark Nesler offered up a fantastic songwriters show as the opening act.
Don’t miss them if they are performing near you! They’re terrific singers too and they told interesting stories about each song.
Mark Nesler has written songs for George Strait (‘Living & Living Well’, co-written with Tony Martin and Tom Shapiro) (No.1 for one week in June 2002), Tim McGraw (‘Just To See You Smile’, co-written with Tony Martin) (No.1 for six weeks in January/February 1998), and more for Luke Bryan, Darryl Worley, Keith Urban and others.
Brice Long has written songs for Jon Pardi (‘Heartache On The Dance Floor’, co-written with Jon Pardi and Bart Butler) (No.5, 2017), Gary Allan (‘Nothing On But The Radio’, co-written with Byron Hill and Odie Blackmon) (No.1 in December 2004), Cody Johnson, Garth Brooks, George Strait ,Randy Houser, and many more.
Wynn Varble’s notable songs include ‘Waiting On A Woman’ (co-written with Don Sampson) (No.1 in September 2008) by Brad Paisley, ‘Have You Forgotten’ (co-written with Darryl Worley) (No.1 for seven weeks in 2003) by Darryl Worley, plus songs for Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, and plenty more.
I couldn’t do what I do without the powerful songs written over the years.
I enjoyed their visit, and hope to see them on the road again’
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Gene Watson on Facebook