Gene Watson Bio, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Songs, Net Worth, Salary

Gene Watson Biography

Gene Watson is an American country music singer best known for his 1975 hit song, Love in the Hot Afternoon. Among his hit songs include Fourteen Carat Mind and Farewell Party. Watson started his music career in the 1960s by performing in local nightclubs. During the day, he worked in a Houston auto body shop. He got a strong local audience with his stage act and released his première single on Sun Valley Records.

In 1964, the Grand Ole Opry duo, The Wilburn Brothers took Watson on the road briefly. It was The Wilburn Brothers who took Gene to Nashville for the very first time and left him to sing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Gene sang and received a standing ovation.

Afterward, they took him to the Ernest Tubb Record Shop got on stage, and broadcast on The Midnight Jamboree. Then it was back to the Texas honky-tonks and a string of local singles during the ‘60s. Moreover, one of Watson’s small-label singles reached the ear of Capitol Records in 1974. Gene achieved mainstream success when Capitol Records picked up Love in The Hot Afternoon.

Watson scored the “Entertainer of the Year” Award from the R.O.P.E. Awards  In 2018. It was an honor he shared with Jeannie Seely. In addition, that was the first time in the history of the Awards that there was a tie in any category.

Gene Watson Age

How old is Gene Watson? Gene is 80 years old as of October 2023. He was born Gary Gene Watson on October 11, 1943, in Palestine, Texas, in the United States of America. In addition, Watson celebrates his birthday on October 11th every year.

Gene Watson Height | Weight

Watson stands at a height of 1.83m and weighs 67 kg.

Gene Watson Family | Siblings

Watson‘s Family and Siblings are not yet known to us. However, we will update this information as soon as it’s available.

Gene Watson’s Wife | Children

Is Gene married? Yes, Watson got married to Mattie Louise Bivins in January 1961. At that time, Gene was 17 and his wife Mattie was 15 years old. In addition, they have been blessed with a son and daughter.

Gene Watson Net Worth | Salary

Watson has an estimated net worth of $8 million. His income is mainly attributed to his career as a country music singer. His annual salary is not yet known to us. However, we will update this information as soon as it’s available.

Gene Watson Songs

• Fourteen Carat Mind
• Paper Rosie
• Love in the Hot Afternoon
• Where Love Begins
• Pick the Wildwood Flower
• I Don’t Need a Thing at All
• Memories to Burn
• This Dream’s On Me
• Back in the Fire
• You’re Out Doing What 
• What She Don’t Know Won’t Hurt Her
• Old Loves Never Die
• Speak Softly
• Because You Believed in Me
• Change Her Mind
• The Jukebox Played Along
• Nothing Sure Looked Good on You
• Got No Reason Now For Going Home
• Should I Come Home
• The Old Man and His Horn
• No One Will Ever Know
• Bedroom Ballad