NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music legend Gene Watson continues to hit the road in 2025 celebrating the 50th anniversary of his career-defining hit, “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” The single climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard charts and became one of the top songs of 1975.
In 2026, Watson will honor the 45th anniversary of one of his most requested songs, “Fourteen Carat Mind,” released in September of 1981 and later becoming a No. 1 hit. The tour also marks a special milestone as Watson approaches his 82nd birthday on October 11 (full list of tour dates below). Adding to the celebration, Watson’s complete solo catalog is now available to stream on Spotify for the very first time.
See Watson’s current list of tour dates below and purchase tickets at GeneWatsonMusic.com.
ABOUT GENE WATSON:
From his chart-topping soulful gospel albums to his No. 1 country standards, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Gene Watson. As a newly inducted member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2020, Watson has been thrilling audiences for over 60 years. This masterful country stylist from Houston, Texas, known as “The Singer’s Singer,” has more than 75 charted titles, 23 Top 10 hits, six No. 1 country singles and five No. 1 gospel hits. Watson is also a member of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and the Houston, Texas Music Hall of Fame. Fans are still transfixed whenever Watson performs classics like “Farewell Party,” “Fourteen Carat Mind” or “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” A road warrior and considered one of the finest pure-country singers of his generation, Watson offers up one of the best traditional country shows in the business. For more information, visit GeneWatsonMusic.com.
Contact Info:
Booking Agent:
Rob Battle
Email: RBattleArtist@gmail.com
Phone: 615-957-3444 / 615-368-7433
Management:
Sarah Brosmer for Lytle Management
Email: GeneWatson@Lytlemgmt.com
Phone: 615-770-2688
Lytle Management Group
397 Grovehurst Lane
Brentwood TN 37027
Public Relations:
Adkins Publicity
Scott Adkins
Email: Scott@AdkinsPublicity.com
Phone: 812-774-3040