NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legendary country vocalist Gene Watson announces his 2020 tour dates. Following a monumental year for his career that included three consecutive No. 1 singles on the gospel charts, the in-demand ‘singers’ singer’ will hit the road for more than 70 dates in 2020, playing his fan-favorite hits to sold-out crowds across the U.S. See full list of dates below, to purchase tickets visit www.GeneWatsonMusic.com/Tour.
“I feel so blessed to continue to hit the road and play for my fans,” said Watson. “I’ve been lucky enough to tour for more than 50 years now, and still feel right at home on the stage with my Farewell Party Band”.”
Watson’s single “Build My Mansion (Next Door To Jesus)” features The Isaacs and was the third single from My Gospel Roots to reach No. 1 on the Cashbox Country Christian Chart and Christian Servant Magazine. Additionally, the single hit the Top 10 on SGNScoops Christian Magazine. My Gospel Roots is available on Watson’s website, iTunes and Amazon.
2020 marked the 40th Anniversary of Watson’s hit “Farewell Party.” The track, recorded in one take and released as the second single off Watson’s album Reflections in 1979, soon became the country legend’s signature song. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, Watson hit the road performing his catalogue of hits, proving once again that he hasn’t lost a note in his incredible multi-octave range.
GENE WATSON ON TOUR:
Jan. 09 Charlotte Performing Arts Center – Punta Gorda, Fla.
Jan. 10 Genesis Center – Lake Placid, Fla.
Jan. 11 Orange Blossom Opry – Weirsdale, Fla.
Jan. 12 Orange Blossom Opry – Weirsdale, Fla.
Jan. 17 Grand Ole Opry/Ryman – Nashville, Tenn.
Jan. 18 Belterra Resort Casino – Florence, Ind.
Jan. 26 – Feb. 02 Larry’s Country Diner Cruise 2020
Feb. 09 Dixie National Livestock Show – Jackson, Miss.
Feb. 14 Five J Dancehall – McGregor, Texas
Feb. 22 Riverside Club – Mission, Texas
Feb. 27 Rodgers Theatre – Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Feb. 29 Ameristar Casino – Kansas City, Mo.
Mar. 13 Rainwater Conference Center – Valdosta, Ga.
Mar. 14 Theatre Dublin – Dublin, Ga.
Mar. 27 Heart Of TX Music Festival – Brady, Texas
Mar. 28 Music City Texas Theatre – Linden, Texas
Apr. 04 Windstone Ent. Center – Jefferson City, Mo.
Apr. 17 Edna Boykin Cultural Center – Wilson, N.C.
Apr. 18 Red Barn Convention Center – Winchester, Ohio
Apr. 19 Walhalla Civic Auditorium – Walhalla, S.C.
Apr. 25 Margaritaville Casino – Bossier City, La.
Apr. 26 Melba Theater – Batesville, Ark.
Apr. 30 Palace Theatre – Crossville, Tenn.
May 01 Little Roy & Lizzy Fest – Lincolnton, Ga.
May 02 Liberty Showcase Theatre – Liberty, N.C.
May 08 Blue Gate PAC – Shipshewana, Ind.
May 09 Entertainment Center – Renfro Valley, Ky.
May 16 Old Dominion Barn Dance – Hopewell, Va.
May 17 Old Dominion Barn Dance – Hopewell, Va.
May 21 Arena Theatre – Houston, Texas.
May 22 Winstar Casino – Thackerville, Okla.
May 23 Riverwind Casino – Norman, Okla.
May 29 Country Tonight – Pigeon Forge, Texas.
May 30 Anderson Music Hall – Hiawassee, Ga.
May 31 Newberry Opera House – Newberry, S.C
June 06 The Coyote Store – Gail, Texas
June 18 Cactus Pete’s – Jackpot, Nev.
June 19 Cactus Pete’s – Jackpot, Nev.
June 20 Cactus Pete’s – Jackpot, Nev.
July 12 American Music Theatre – Lancaster, Pa.
July 18 IP Casino Resort & Spa – Biloxi, Miss.
Aug. 07 Main Street Crossing – Tomball, Texas
Aug. 08 Arlington Music Hall – Arlington, Texas
Sept. 12 Smoky Mt. PAC – Franklin, N.C.
Sept. 26 Sugar Creek Casino – Hinton, Okla.
Oct. 03 The Mill Music Hall – Bremen, Ga.
Oct. 08 Larry’s Country Diner – Branson, Mo.
Oct. 11 Entertainment Center – Renfro Valley, Ky.
Oct. 16 Kentucky Opry – Benton, Ky.
Oct. 17 Kentucky Opry – Benton, Ky.
Oct. 23 The Mansion Theatre – Branson, Mo.
Oct. 25 54 Country – Fulton, Mo.
Nov. 07 The Mansion Theatre – Branson, Mo.
Dec. 04 Main Street Crossing – Tomball, Texas
Dec. 06 – Dec. 12 Country’s Family Reunion Christmas Cruise
For more information on Gene Watson, visit GeneWatsonMusic.com and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT GENE WATSON:
This masterful country stylist from Houston, Texas has been thrilling audiences for more than 50 years. Gene Watson’s tally of 75 charted titles, 23 Top 10 hits, six No. 1 country records and three No. 1 gospel hits has led to membership in the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and the Houston, TX Music Hall of Fame. Radio listeners are still transfixed whenever classics like “Farewell Party,” “Fourteen Carat Mind” or “Love in the Hot Afternoon” are played. Considered one of the finest pure-country singers of his generation and known as “The Singer’s Singer”, Watson offers up one of the best traditional country shows in the business. In 2017, Watson released My Gospel Roots, which featured the No. 1 Cashbox Country Christian and Christian Servant Chart single “Old Roman Soldier.”
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