George Jones’ Farewell Show Adds Garth Brooks; Kenny Chesney Reveals ‘Life on a Rock’ Cover + More: Country Music News Roundup
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Blake Shelton, ‘Malibu Country’ Episode Details; Easton Corbin’s ‘All Over the Road’ Teaser + More: Country Music News Roundup
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Jason Aldean, ‘The Only Way I Know’ Hits No. 1; George Jones Plans Music City Goodbye + More: Country News Roundup
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Gene Watson Performs at Unconventional ‘Funeral’
Sunday's show (Oct. 30) in Marthaville, La. was without a doubt the weirdest gig that Gene Watson has ever played. Billed as the Final Fling, it was a funeral party for well-known local businessman Robert Gentry ... who is very much alive and well...
Gene Watson Fan Spends Lottery Winnings on Benefit Show
Country music legend Gene Watson didn't enter the lottery in Indiana, but he certainly hit the jackpot when a fan won $100,000 from a scratch-off ticket in Marion. Janice Willis, who claimed her winnings on June 4, 2010, knew just what she wanted to do with part of the money -- she booked Gene for a concert at her local VFW Hall this past weekend...