by Stephanie Orr | Jan 20, 2026 | February 2026, news, Uncategorized
There’s something comforting about traditions in Florida. Every year, the orange blossoms bloom — and just as reliably, Gene Watson seems to find his way back to the Orange Blossom Opry in Weirsdale. On January 17th, at the 1:30 p.m. show, that tradition continued,... 
by Stephanie Orr | Jan 19, 2026 | February 2026, news, Uncategorized
Today is Country Music Legend, Dolly Parton’s, 80th birthday! A longtime Grand Ole Opry member, Dolly was inducted at age 23 and has continued to support the Opry and so many great charities. Her most recent is with a special song and video she recorded with Lainey... 
by Stephanie Orr | Nov 3, 2025 | newsletter, Uncategorized
Hi Friends – This year is just flying by. Here we are just 55 days away from Christmas! This fall we’ve been watching the leaves change colors as we go across the States. There’s certainly more color in Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia than we have in Texas.... 
by Stephanie Orr | Apr 28, 2025 | April 2025, Uncategorized
Gene Watson’s Love In the Hot Afternoon Tour is rolling on — and we just added a brand new show! Join us on October 25 at Harken Hall in Nashville, TN for a night of classic country music you won’t want to miss! See all the upcoming tour dates and grab your tickets... 
by Stephanie Orr | Feb 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
I ran across these old photos from the 1970s and wanted to share with you. I was working around Houston, playing all the big night clubs there before I was signed to my first major record label, Capitol Records and had my very first big, national hit in 1975 with... 
by Stephanie Orr | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...