The Country Music Hall of Fame finally came to their senses and inducted Gene Watson. This is a massive victory for real country music against the suits who ignored a legend for far too long. Keep spinning his records and never let them forget who the true king of tradition …
May 12, 2023
Final supporters
With a career spanning seven decades, numerous hit singles and consistently tasteful album releases, Gene Watson is one of the greatest, and most respected, country music artists, the world has ever known.
Election to The Country Music Hall of Fame is the highest honour an artist can be awarded within the country music genre.
The Country Music Hall of Fame recognises persons who have made outstanding contributions to the country music genre over the lengths of their careers.
The Country Music Hall of Fame honours performers, musicians, songwriters, promoters, music publishing, broadcasters and others in the music industry, reflecting country music’s stature as both art and enterprise.
It is difficult to imagine the world of country music without the vast contribution which Gene Watson has made to it.
Although Gene Watson made his major record label debut on Capitol Records in 1975, it must be emphasised that Gene was working regionally as a singer as far back as the early 1960's; he did enjoy his first single on local radio in 1961, hence his impressive 50 years in the country music business.
So, Gene Watson's 'start' in country music didn't begin with Capitol Records taking him onto their roster in 1975, commencing the career we know today; Gene Watson's career in country music had already commenced in the early 1960's when he began to hone his craft as a traditional country music artist.
Gene Watson may be 75 years old, but he continues to make amazing music, releasing a new collection of music approximately every two years, while many artists his age don’t record anything like that amount, and he still tours constantly.
Gene Watson has been entertaining his fans, recording on a regular basis and touring constantly for the best part of 50 years, and continues to do so.
Between his major record label debut on Capitol Records in 1975 and the present day, Gene Watson has excelled with his traditional slant within country music.
Gene Watson is a singer in country music's grand tradition and has the skill to give powerful vocal performances and draw all the emotion from his selected material effortlessly.
Gene Watson has remained true to his Texas music roots for more than 50 years and is a standard bearer for honest, traditional country music.
Following years of honing his country music craft around Texas, Gene Watson emerged on the American country music scene in July 1975.
Gene Watson immediately earned himself a reputation as one of the best of the new 'real country' singers to emerge on the scene and for adhering to a traditional country sound, characterised by prominent steel guitar and swirling fiddle.
Gene Watson is truly a 'Lone Star Hero', not just within the state boundary of Texas, but also across the United States and around the wider country music world.
The music of Gene Watson is part of the very constitution of country music.
It is in Gene Watson's country music recordings that the tradition of heartfelt, genuine country music is preserved for all time.
Gene Watson's 'Beautiful Country' speaks for itself. It is a music of the people, for the people and ultimately by one of the people.
For those of us who love traditional country music, we have a lot to be thankful to Gene Watson for.
When you consider the vast catalogue of classic country songs which Gene Watson has recorded since the early 1960's, his absence from the country music world would have left a gaping hole.
Of course, other artists could have recorded these tracks, but not with the same passion, emotion and genuine feeling which Gene Watson has brought to them.
Gene Watson is not a member of The Country Music Hall of Fame, nor has he ever been nominated to receive such a prestigious honour.
If you feel that Gene Watson should be inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame, then please sign the petition.
You are also invited to send a personal letter to The Country Music Association (CMA), stating your reasons for the Induction of Gene Watson to The Country Music Hall of Fame.
Please address your letter to:
Sara Traherne
Country Music Association
35 Music Square East
Suite 201
Nashville TN 37203
United States of America
Gene Watson deserves to be in The Country Music Hall of Fame.
Together, we can achieve this objective for our 'Lone Star Hero'!
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
April 6, 2023
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 3, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
April 2, 2018
March 30, 2018
The gatekeepers at the Country Music Hall of Fame are still ignoring a career built on pure talent and integrity. We are hammering on the door to get to one hundred signatures so they can no longer pretend we are not here. Push this out right now to make sure they feel the pressure.
25 Comments
Gene Watson should definitely be added to the Country Music Hall of Frame. He is one of the best country singer ever. He has keep Country Music truly Country. This man seems to be so humble and respectful of his music and his fan. Please add him to this honor!
I don’t understand why Gene Watson has never been in the country music hall of fame, I’m 81 years old and I loved him when I was a teenager and have never heard anyone else with the voice he has. His music got me through two divorces and three kids also 6 grandkids. And I just bought his latest CD. It is wonderful. I have been to 5 of his concerts and hope to see him next week in Hiawassee ga. Please don’t wait until he dies before putting him in the Hall of Fame. He deserves much more than that.
Gene is one of the "shoulders of giants" that new country has the privilege of standing on. His music was more meaningful than today's fake accents and Nashville pop bragging frat boys singing about trucks, beer, small towns,how much the women love them, etc but it is what is is. Put Gene in before the first new country prima donna is put up.
Please show Gene Watson the respect he deserves. He is amazing and should of been in hall of fame years ago. DONT WAIT TILL HE’S GONE to do it. The Grand Ole Opry waited way too long bringing in young new talent in when they should of picked Gene years ago. They finally opened their eyes now it’s your turn to. Gene Watson should be inducted into Hall of Fame
Gene Watson should have been inducted years ago. The have been numerous younger entertainers inducted that should be there, but overlooking Gene and inducting them before him is just not right. It upsets me just thinking about it. I love country music, but PLEASE put Gene in while he can enjoy it. Long overdue!
Gene Watson is the best of the best. There are other great country music singers, but there is truly no one better than Gene Watson. He has an amazing God given voice and talent, and he has blessed us with it for many years. He has worked hard in country music for years and been committed to real country music. His range is amazing! He sings from his heart and soul with so much emotion and feeling. He gives 100% every time. He is also a genuinely kind person and treats his fans well. The first time I saw him live was in the mid 1980s and he took the time to greet his fans and sign autographs and take pictures. There is a reason he is called the singers singer and so many greats still talk about his voice and talent today. And the way he sings gospel music is absolutely beautiful and soulful. In my humble opinion this honor is long overdue. Please give him this honor very soon while he and his lovely wife and family can be there to enjoy it. Thank you and God bless.
Dianne Hamby Gene Watson should be put in the Hall of Fame. He sings songs with all the strength anyone in his field can do. He hits the high notes and I Love to hear him .
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The Country Music Hall of Fame finally came to their senses and inducted Gene Watson. This is a massive victory for real country music against the suits who ignored a legend for far too long. Keep spinning his records and never let them forget who the true king of tradition …
May 12, 2023
Final supporters
With a career spanning seven decades, numerous hit singles and consistently tasteful album releases, Gene Watson is one of the greatest, and most respected, country music artists, the world has ever known.
Election to The Country Music Hall of Fame is the highest honour an artist can be awarded within the country music genre.
The Country Music Hall of Fame recognises persons who have made outstanding contributions to the country music genre over the lengths of their careers.
The Country Music Hall of Fame honours performers, musicians, songwriters, promoters, music publishing, broadcasters and others in the music industry, reflecting country music’s stature as both art and enterprise.
It is difficult to imagine the world of country music without the vast contribution which Gene Watson has made to it.
Although Gene Watson made his major record label debut on Capitol Records in 1975, it must be emphasised that Gene was working regionally as a singer as far back as the early 1960's; he did enjoy his first single on local radio in 1961, hence his impressive 50 years in the country music business.
So, Gene Watson's 'start' in country music didn't begin with Capitol Records taking him onto their roster in 1975, commencing the career we know today; Gene Watson's career in country music had already commenced in the early 1960's when he began to hone his craft as a traditional country music artist.
Gene Watson may be 75 years old, but he continues to make amazing music, releasing a new collection of music approximately every two years, while many artists his age don’t record anything like that amount, and he still tours constantly.
Gene Watson has been entertaining his fans, recording on a regular basis and touring constantly for the best part of 50 years, and continues to do so.
Between his major record label debut on Capitol Records in 1975 and the present day, Gene Watson has excelled with his traditional slant within country music.
Gene Watson is a singer in country music's grand tradition and has the skill to give powerful vocal performances and draw all the emotion from his selected material effortlessly.
Gene Watson has remained true to his Texas music roots for more than 50 years and is a standard bearer for honest, traditional country music.
Following years of honing his country music craft around Texas, Gene Watson emerged on the American country music scene in July 1975.
Gene Watson immediately earned himself a reputation as one of the best of the new 'real country' singers to emerge on the scene and for adhering to a traditional country sound, characterised by prominent steel guitar and swirling fiddle.
Gene Watson is truly a 'Lone Star Hero', not just within the state boundary of Texas, but also across the United States and around the wider country music world.
The music of Gene Watson is part of the very constitution of country music.
It is in Gene Watson's country music recordings that the tradition of heartfelt, genuine country music is preserved for all time.
Gene Watson's 'Beautiful Country' speaks for itself. It is a music of the people, for the people and ultimately by one of the people.
For those of us who love traditional country music, we have a lot to be thankful to Gene Watson for.
When you consider the vast catalogue of classic country songs which Gene Watson has recorded since the early 1960's, his absence from the country music world would have left a gaping hole.
Of course, other artists could have recorded these tracks, but not with the same passion, emotion and genuine feeling which Gene Watson has brought to them.
Gene Watson is not a member of The Country Music Hall of Fame, nor has he ever been nominated to receive such a prestigious honour.
If you feel that Gene Watson should be inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame, then please sign the petition.
You are also invited to send a personal letter to The Country Music Association (CMA), stating your reasons for the Induction of Gene Watson to The Country Music Hall of Fame.
Please address your letter to:
Sara Traherne
Country Music Association
35 Music Square East
Suite 201
Nashville TN 37203
United States of America
Gene Watson deserves to be in The Country Music Hall of Fame.
Together, we can achieve this objective for our 'Lone Star Hero'!
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
April 6, 2023
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 3, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
April 2, 2018
March 30, 2018
The gatekeepers at the Country Music Hall of Fame are still ignoring a career built on pure talent and integrity. We are hammering on the door to get to one hundred signatures so they can no longer pretend we are not here. Push this out right now to make sure they feel the pressure.
25 Comments
There's no one that deserves this more than Gene. Him and his band always puts on a fanastic show, he always makes time for pictues, signing autographs and to talk and joke with the fans that come and see him.
Gene Watson should definitely be added to the Country Music Hall of Frame. He is one of the best country singer ever. He has keep Country Music truly Country. This man seems to be so humble and respectful of his music and his fan. Please add him to this honor!
I don’t understand why Gene Watson has never been in the country music hall of fame, I’m 81 years old and I loved him when I was a teenager and have never heard anyone else with the voice he has. His music got me through two divorces and three kids also 6 grandkids. And I just bought his latest CD. It is wonderful. I have been to 5 of his concerts and hope to see him next week in Hiawassee ga. Please don’t wait until he dies before putting him in the Hall of Fame. He deserves much more than that.
Gene is one of the "shoulders of giants" that new country has the privilege of standing on. His music was more meaningful than today's fake accents and Nashville pop bragging frat boys singing about trucks, beer, small towns,how much the women love them, etc but it is what is is. Put Gene in before the first new country prima donna is put up.
Please show Gene Watson the respect he deserves. He is amazing and should of been in hall of fame years ago. DONT WAIT TILL HE’S GONE to do it. The Grand Ole Opry waited way too long bringing in young new talent in when they should of picked Gene years ago. They finally opened their eyes now it’s your turn to. Gene Watson should be inducted into Hall of Fame
Gene Watson should have been inducted years ago. The have been numerous younger entertainers inducted that should be there, but overlooking Gene and inducting them before him is just not right. It upsets me just thinking about it. I love country music, but PLEASE put Gene in while he can enjoy it. Long overdue!
Gene Watson is the best of the best. There are other great country music singers, but there is truly no one better than Gene Watson. He has an amazing God given voice and talent, and he has blessed us with it for many years. He has worked hard in country music for years and been committed to real country music. His range is amazing! He sings from his heart and soul with so much emotion and feeling. He gives 100% every time. He is also a genuinely kind person and treats his fans well. The first time I saw him live was in the mid 1980s and he took the time to greet his fans and sign autographs and take pictures. There is a reason he is called the singers singer and so many greats still talk about his voice and talent today. And the way he sings gospel music is absolutely beautiful and soulful. In my humble opinion this honor is long overdue. Please give him this honor very soon while he and his lovely wife and family can be there to enjoy it. Thank you and God bless.
Dianne Hamby Gene Watson should be put in the Hall of Fame. He sings songs with all the strength anyone in his field can do. He hits the high notes and I Love to hear him .
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There's no one that deserves this more than Gene. Him and his band always puts on a fanastic show, he always makes time for pictues, signing autographs and to talk and joke with the fans that come and see him.