Gene Watson in Abilene

Gene Watson is an American country singer, born in Palestine, Texas, in 1943. His traditional country and honky-tonk repertoire includes “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” “Farewell Party,” “Fourteen Carat Mind” and “Paper Rosie.” His longtime road band, named for “Farewell Party,” has accompanied him through decades of theatre, fair and country-music performances. After many appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, Watson was invited to become a member by Vince Gill in 2020 and formally inducted by Steve Wariner.

The Bellamy Brothers are an American country duo formed by Florida brothers David and Howard Bellamy. “Let Your Love Flow” introduced their country-pop sound to a broad audience, followed by songs including “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me,” “Redneck Girl” and “Old Hippie.” The Bellamy Brothers have toured Germany repeatedly as part of a concert history that also includes extensive work in South Africa. Their shows use a full country band, and their American stage history includes appearances at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.