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On Friday 17 January 2020, Gene Watson received an invitation, from Vince Gill, to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville / Photo Credit: Chris Hollo

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On Friday 17 January 2020, Gene Watson receives an invitation, from Vince Gill, to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville / Photo Credit: Chris Hollo

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Gene Watson Peer's Quote from Buzz Cason: May 2006



Gene Watson's Peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' - and rightly so!

All of Gene Watson's Peers, who were contacted by The Gene Watson Fan Site, during 2006, were most gracious with their time and words.

It is here, within this special part of The Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Buzz Cason, which he submitted to this site on Monday 8 May 2006.

Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Buzz Cason who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.





Buzz Cason
This quote was submitted on Monday 8 May 2006.

'Gene Watson is, by far, in my top five favourite singers of all fields combined!

'Fourteen Carat Mind' is, of course, a classic!


Gene Watson: 'In Other Words' (Canada: Mercury Records / Polygram Records, 1992 / United States: Broadland International Records, 1992)

It was a real honour when he recorded 'The Winds of Change', which I co-wrote with the highly talented
Kent Westberry.

Best wishes with the website!

It's great to hear Gene on the Opry'

Thank you, Buzz Cason, for your support of Gene Watson.



About Buzz Cason...



Buzz Cason, who was born James E Cason on Monday 27 November 1939, is a native of Inglewood, Tennessee and is a legendary figure in country music circles.

Buzz Cason is a songwriter, publisher, singer, session musician, producer, studio owner and a one-time member of The Crickets.

Buzz Cason was a founding member of The Casuals, Nashville's first rock & roll band.  Together with Richard Williams and Hugh Jarrett of The Jordanaires, Buzz Cason recorded as The Statues for Liberty Records.

In 1960, Buzz Cason started a solo career under the pseudonym Garry Miles and enjoyed a No.16 hit in 1960 with 'Look For A Star'.

In 1962, Buzz Cason worked as Snuff Garrett's assistant in Los Angeles.  In Nashville, Buzz Cason also worked for arranger Bill Justis.  Later, Buzz Cason wrote songs together with Bobby Russell and both ran a publishing and record company until 1974.

Buzz Cason's biggest hit as a writer was the song 'Everlasting Love' (recorded originally by Robert Knight), which was a No.1 hit single in the United Kingdom when covered by Love Affair in February 1968 and a No.6 hit single in the United States in 1974.  Buzz Cason's 'Everlasting Love' has logged over five million plays, according to BMI.

Buzz Cason was also a backing singer for Elvis Presley (Tuesday 8 January 1935 - Tuesday 16 August 1977) and Kenny Rogers (Sunday 21 August 1938 - Friday 20 March 2020).

In 1970, Buzz Cason founded Creative Workshop, a comfortably up-to-date recording studio, where Dolly Parton, Jerry Reed Hubbard (Saturday 20 March 1937 - Monday 1 September 2008), Merle Haggard (Tuesday 6 April 1937 - Wednesday 6 April 2016), The Judds, The Doobie Brothers, Emmylou Harris and Olivia Newton-John (Sunday 26 September 1948 - Monday 8 August 2022) recorded material.

Since the mid-1980s, Buzz Cason had his own rockabilly-styled group, B.C. & The Dartz, who released some albums.

As well as co-writing the pop standard 'Everlasting Love', Buzz Cason also published a number of classic country music songs, including Bobby Goldsboro's 'Honey' (No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for three weeks in May / June 1968) and Roger Miller's 'Little Green Apples' (No.6, 1968).

Buzz Cason's songs have been recorded by a variety of artists, including Tommy Overstreet (Friday 10 September 1937 - Monday 2 November 2015), The Oak Ridge Boys, T.G. Sheppard, Freddy Weller, Jennifer McCarter & The McCarters (Lisa & Teresa McCarter), Mel Tillis (Monday 8 August 1932 - Sunday 19 November 2017), Keith Palmer (Sunday 23 June 1957 - Thursday 13 June 1996), Martina McBride, Dolly Parton and Jerry Reed Hubbard (Saturday 20 March 1937 - Monday 1 September 2008).

Brenda Lee: 'Brenda That's All' (Decca Records, 1962)

Brenda Lee recorded Buzz Cason's 'Why Me' (co-written with Bob Beckman) and included the track on 'Brenda That's All' (Decca Records, 1962).



Tommy Overstreet (Friday 10 September 1937 - Monday 2 November 2015) recorded Buzz Cason's 'Ann, Don't Go Running' and included the track on 'This Is Tommy Overstreet' (Dot Records, 1972); the track reached No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1972.



T.G. Sheppard recorded Buzz Cason's 'Another Woman' and included the track on 'TG Sheppard' (Melody Records, 1975).



Billy 'Crash' Craddock recorded Buzz Cason's 'Another Woman' (co-written with Dan Penn) and included the track on 'Easy As Pie' (ABC/Dot Records, 1976); the track reached No.92 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1976.



The Oak Ridge Boys recorded Buzz Cason's 'Emmylou' and included the track on 'Y'all Come Back Saloon' (Dot Records, 1977).



Freddy Weller recorded Buzz Cason's 'Bar Wars' and included the track on 'Love Got In The Way' (Columbia Records, 1979).



Mel Tillis (Monday 8 August 1932 - Sunday 19 November 2017) recorded Buzz Cason's 'A Million Old Goodbyes' and included the track on 'Southern Rain' (Elektra Records, 1980); the track reached No.8 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1980.



Dickey Lee's 'Again' (Mercury Records, 1980), which was released in August 1980, was produced by Buzz Cason, Garth Fundis and Roy Dea; the album proved to be the most successful of Dickey Lee's three Mercury Records albums.

Dickey Lee's two recording highlights during his time with Mercury Records were 'Workin' My Way To Your Heart' and 'Lost In Love' (a duet with Kathy Burdick), both of which reached No.30 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1980.



Jennifer McCarter & The McCarters (Lisa & Teresa McCarter) recorded Buzz Cason's 'Timeless & True Love', which was co-written with Charlie Black (Wednesday 23 November 1949 - Friday 23 April 2021)and Austin Roberts, and included the track on 'The Gift' (Warner Bros. Records, 1988); the track reached No.5 on the Billboard country music singles chart in early 1988.



Jennifer McCarter & The McCarters (Lisa & Teresa McCarter) recorded Buzz Cason's 'A Quiet Desperation', which was co-written with Charlie Black (Wednesday 23 November 1949 - Friday 23 April 2021) and Austin Roberts, and included the track on 'The Gift' (Warner Bros. Records, 1988).



Rhonda Vincent recorded Buzz Cason's 'Timeless & True Love', which was co-written with Charlie Black (Wednesday 23 November 1949 - Friday 23 April 2021) and Austin Roberts, and included the track on 'Timeless & True Love' (Rebel Records, 1991); Carl Jackson, along with Russell Moore, Alison Krauss, David Parmley and Johnny Vincent provided harmony vocals on the album.



Keith Palmer (Sunday 23 June 1957 - Thursday 13 June 1996) recorded Buzz Cason's 'Forgotten, But Not Gone', which was co-written with Johnny MacRae (1929 - Wednesday 3 July 2013), and included the track on 'Keith Palmer' (Epic Records, 1991); the track reached No.60 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1992.

Gene Watson: 'In Other Words' (Canada: Mercury Records / Polygram Records, 1992 / United States: Broadland International Records, 1992)

Gene Watson recorded Buzz Cason's 'The Winds of Change' (co-written with Kent Westberry) and included the track on 'In Other Words' (Canada: Mercury Records / Polygram Records, 1992 / United States: Broadland International Records, 1992).



Gary Allan recorded Buzz Cason's 'Forgotten, But Not Gone', which was co-written with Johnny MacRae (1929 - Wednesday 3 July 2013), and included the track on 'It Would Be You' (Decca Records, 1998).



Johnny Bush (Sunday 17 February 1935 - Friday 16 October 2020) recorded Buzz Cason's 'Winds of Change' (co-written with by Kent Westberry) and included the track on 'Talk To My Heart' (Watermelon Records, 1998).



Martina McBride recorded Buzz Cason's 'Love's The Only House' (co-written with Tony Douglas) and included the track on 'Emotion' (RCA Records, 1999); the track reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart in early 2000.



• Visit Buzz Cason's official site at buzzcason.com

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Gene Watson was officially inducted as a member of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 7 February 2020

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Peers - 2006

• Barbara Fairchild
• John Nicholson
• Ann J Morton
• Bobby Flores
• Connie Smith
• Marty Stuart
• Dallas Harms
• Mark O'Connor
• Cindy Church
• Stephen Pride
• Porter Wagoner
• Jimmy Fortune
• Buzz Cason
• Kathy Chiavola
• Kieran Kane
• Ernie Rowell
• Chris 'Tiny' Olson
• Luke Reed
• Leona Williams
• John Jorgenson
• Pretty Miss Norma Jean
• James Talley
• Hank Thompson
• Ferlin Husky
• Tim Stafford
• Irene Kelley
• Billy Swan
• Johnny Duncan
• Rob Ickes
• Al Perkins
• Jenny Yates
• Sonny Burgess
• Corey Frizzell
• Joe Chambers
• Joe Nichols
• Kevin Montgomery
• Robert Joe Vandygriff
• Gretchen Peters
• Charlie Rich Junior
• Jolie Holliday
• Jo Dee Messina
• Norman Wade
• Bob Regan
• The Statler Brothers
• Gregg Galbraith
• Chris Jones
• Candi Carpenter
• Billy Troy
• Gary P Nunn
• Roger Wallace
• Tommy Alverson
• Charlie McCoy
• Rivers Rutherford
• Vern Gosdin
• Ronnie Hawkins
• Craig Bickhardt
• Tony Arata
• Mark Casstevens
• Helen Cornelius
• Carl Jackson
• Linda Davis
• Don Williams
• Joni Harms
• John Lomax III
• Sunny Sweeney
• Jim Glaser
• Lane Brody
• Trent Willmon
• Wes Hightower
• Dan Tyler
• Radney Foster
• Tom Ghent
• Jeanette Williams
• Gerry Ford
• Bruce Burch
• Shane Barmby
• Ed Bruce

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