Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 – It was a heartfelt night as a bunch of friends came together for a sold-out benefit in honor of Dirk Johnson. As most of you know, Dirk has been my producer for many years now and so I was thankful I could be on hand for this good event. Held at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN, the concert was pulled together by Jim “Moose” Brown, songwriter, session player, and producer. Moose has played on over 40 #1 hit songs, is a longtime member of Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band, and holds a Grammy for writing “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere” recorded by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett. Along with Moose, Mike and Joanie Johnson, Jimmy Melton and all of the 45rpm band worked tirelessly to back all the artists to perfection. Performing that night was 45rpm, Jim Moose Brown, Erin Enderlin, Teea Goan, Linda Davis & Lang Scott, Mo Pitney, me and ending the night with his string of hits, Jamey Johnson. Some that were in the audience were Bill Anderson, Ben Hall, Keith and Emy Jo Bilbrey, Mona “Nadine” Brown, and all the way from N. Ireland, Lisa McHugh. It was a very special night for Dirk and his family and we all pray for his continued recovery.
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- Gene Watson and Jamey Johnson at 3rd and Lindsley for Dirk Johnson Benefit.
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- Gene Watson and with Bill Anderson at 3rd and Lindsley for Dirk Johnson Benefit
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- Gene Watson and With Ben Hall of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Mike Johnson, who plays steel for Reba, as well as band leader for 45rpm at 3rd and Lindsley for Dirk Johnson Benefit
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- Gene Watson and Tea Goans and Mike Johnson, who plays steel for Reba, as well as band leader for 45rpm at 3rd and Lindsley for Dirk Johnson Benefit
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- Gene Watson and Erin Enderlin, me, Bill Anderson and Linda Davis at 3rd and Lindsley for Dirk Johnson Benefit