Gene Watson
October 19–20, 2024 @ The Lincoln Theatre
MARION, VA- The Lincoln Theatre hosts Gene Watson Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3p.m.
One of country music’s most emblematic ballad singers, Gene Watson, brings his national tour to Marion, Virginia, in October. This special performance will feature the tunes that landed him 23 Top Tens and 11 #1 country and gospel hits over his 60-year career. Watson is still releasing ground-breaking music that radiates respect for that traditional country sound, including his newest single, “Forever Ain’t Long Enough,” featuring The Bellamy Brothers.
Watson’s humble story began in Palestine, Texas, where he started singing in holiness churches with his family from an early age. His earliest public country performance came when he was just 12 years old. Watson has always been a giving soul and hard worker, even dropping out of high school to work full time and support his family. He would spend his days working on cars, and then pull evening shifts singing in clubs. On one fateful night in Houston, he was eventually discovered by The Wilburn Brothers, who invited him to tag along and perform at a few of their shows.
They later secured him an appearance at The Grand Ole Opry, where he got a standing ovation and an encore singing the Hank Williams song “I Can’t Help It If I’m Still In Love With You” and Jim Reeves’ “It Is No Secret What God Can Do.” Since then, audiences across the nation have been in awe of his iconic octave-jumping range and smooth tone. He has received immeasurable praise and numerous accolades for his 33 studio albums and 61 singles. Even with a growing inventory of achievements, Watson has stayed true to his roots and kept his contagious spirit of humility, which continues to shine through every interaction.
Due to his popularity, Watson is performing two shows at The Lincoln TheatreSaturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct, 20 at 3p.m. Tickets range from $38 to $55 including fees and may be purchased online at thelincoln.org, by phone at (276) 783-6092, or in person at Lola’s at The Lincoln.
Located in the heart of Marion’s vibrant downtown district, The Lincoln Theatre is a restored theaterin the Mayan Revival style, offering year-round entertainment, including live music, comedy events, diversity awareness programs, classic & independent film series, youth artistic camps, theatrical performances, and much more. Initially constructed in 1929 as Southwest Virginia’s premiere movie palace, The Lincoln Theatre has long been a community hub.
Now, the theater is perhaps most famous as the home of Song of the Mountains, an award-winning public television series showcasing the music and culture of the Southern Appalachians. On the first Saturday of each month, Song of the Mountains is taped live indowntown Marion, later airing on PBS stations around the country. In addition to the flagship Song of the Mountains, The Lincoln Theatre offers live music throughout the year, from casual open mic nights to big-name bluegrass and country stars.
For more information about The Lincoln Theatre and event tickets, visit www.thelincoln.org or call (276)783-6092.
Category: Music