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This calls for a celebration as renowned vocalist and Grand Ole Opry member Gene Watson announces his upcoming tour – 80th Birthday + 80 Tour Dates – the 2023 Celebration Tour. The Texas native kicked off his tour on Jan. 14 in Huntsville, Texas and will be on the road all the way through Dec. 15 in Tomball, Texas, where the tour will conclude. Along the way he will be making stops in various states such as South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. See the full list of tour dates below and to purchase tickets click HERE.
The tour will showcase his most recent album Outside the Box, which was released in Sept. 2022. The album was ranked number four by Country Music People magazine’s editor on the Critics Choice list of 2022, stating Watson is, “As good as ever.” Outside the Box features 12 tracks of Watson’s signature vocals with newly recorded songs as well as re-imagined hits across multiple genres, from Merle Haggard to Etta James.
“I may not be going around the world in 80 days but spending my 80th birthday with 80 tour dates and singing to fans across the country is just as exciting to me,” Watson shared.
Watson’s first single “If It’s That Easy” was released to radio in 1962 via Sun Valley Records. Since then, the ‘singer’s singer’ has charted 75 titles including 23 Top 10 hits, six No. 1 country singles and five No. 1 gospel records. Watson continues to perform to sold-out crowds, singing in the same key as he did more than five decades ago and thrilling fans with his famous octave jumping ending to “Farewell Party” night after night.
GENE WATSON 80TH BIRTHDAY + 80 TOUR DATES:
Jan. 14 Old Town Theater – Huntsville, Texas
Jan. 19 Leo J. Welder Center PAC – Victoria, Texas
Jan. 20 Cactus Theater – Lubbock, Texas
Jan. 21 Bosque Arts Center – Clifton, Texas
Feb. 10 Newberry Opera House – Newberry, S.C.
Feb. 11 Jettie Baker Center – Clintwood, Va.
Feb. 24 Orange Blossom Opry – Weirsdale, Fla.
Feb. 25 Florida Classic Music Fest – Brooksville, Fla.
Feb. 26 Orange Blossom Opry – Weirsdale, Fla.
March 2 Brauntex Theater – New Braunfels, Texas
March 3 The Post OG – Orange Grove, Texas
March 10 Arlington Music Hall – Arlington, Texas
March 11 The Pines Theatre – Lufkin, Texas
March 17 Rome City Auditorium – Rome, Ga.
March 18 Walhalla Civic Auditorium – Walhalla, S.C.
March 24 Heart of Texas Country Music – Brady, Texas
March 31 Texan Theater – Cleveland, Texas
April 1 Texan Theater – Cleveland, Texas
April 7 Main Street Crossing – Tomball, Texas
April 15 Coyote Country Store – Gail, Texas
April 22 Woodward Theatre at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum – Owensboro, Ky.
April 29 Williams Auditorium – Henderson, TN
May 5 Little Roy & Lizzy Festival – Lincolnton, Ga.
May 12 The Roundup – Boerne, Texas
May 13 Neon Moon – Yantis, Texas
July 14 Historic State Theatre – Elizabethtown, Ky.
July 16 American Music Theatre – Lancaster, Pa.
Aug. 11 Main Street Crossing – Tomball, Texas
Aug. 18 Reidsville Showcase Theatre – Reidsville, N.C.
Aug. 19 Liberty Showcase Theatre – Liberty, N.C.
Aug. 26 The Lincoln Theatre – Marion, Va.
Sep. 16 American Made Festival – Hiawassee, Ga.
Sep. 22 Mansion Theatre – Branson, Mo.
Oct. 3 Larry’s Country Diner – Branson, Mo.
Oct. 5 Blue Gate PAC – Shipshewana, Ind.
Oct. 13 Kentucky Opry – Benton, Ky.
Oct. 14 Kentucky Opry – Benton, Ky.
Oct. 21 Mansion Theatre – Branson, Mo.
Oct. 28 Homochitto River Festival – Meadville, Miss.
Nov. 4 Old Town Theater – Huntsville, Texas
Nov. 10 Wichita Union Stockyards – Wichita, Kan.
Nov. 11 Mansion, Theatre – Branson, Mo.
Dec. 2 Southern Junction – Rockwall, Texas
Dec. 15 Main Street Crossing – Tomball, Texas
Country legend and Urban Cowboy Johnny Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and countless hits including, “Hey Bartender,” “One In A Million,” “Pickin’ Up Strangers,” “Prisoner Of Hope,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Could’ve Heard A Heart Break,” and his No. 1 crossover hit “Lookin’ For Love,” is announcing his ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.‘ Throughout his career, Lee has achieved 26 Top 20 singles and became an integral part of the ‘Urban Cowboy’ movement that took the world by storm in the early 80s. Along with the announcement for the ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour,’ Johnny Lee is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1983 Top 10 hit “Sounds Like Love,” which was written by Tommy Rocco and Charlie Black.
“The good Lord has given me a wonderful life and the absolute most loyal fans in the world,” shares Johnny. “The music and fans have meant everything to me. Over the last couple of years, Parkinson’s has been a pain in the…butt. This is a big announcement and one I am not making easily. So come on out and join us for a night of music and memories as we kick off the ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ This isn’t the end…this is only the right now.”
Johnny Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and No. 1 smash crossover hit “Lookin’ for Love,” recently released his highly anticipated album, Everything’s Gonna’ Be Alright by BFD/Audium Nashville distributed exclusively through The Orchard. Everything’s Gonna’ Be Alright consists of fourteen songs, some written or co-written by Johnny, that he has saved throughout the years for the perfect album that truly reflects his life. Each of the fourteen tracks showcases a different side of Lee, allowing his listeners to experience a journey that draws on his past, but more importantly highlights the future. Everything’s Gonna’ Be Alright is available on all streaming platforms.
Johnny Lee Upcoming Tour Dates:
FEB 09 – Main Street Crossing / Tomball, Texas
FEB 10 – Silver Spur Gala – Museum of Natural Science / Houston, Texas
FEB 11 – Moonlight Inn / French Settlement, La.
FEB 13 – Cactus Theater / Lubbock, Texas
FEB 15 – The Liberty / Roswell, N.M.
FEB 16 – The Hitching Post / Apache Junction, Ariz.
FEB 17 – Agua Caliente Casino / Rancho Mirage, Calif. (with Crystal Gayle)
FEB 18 – Mazatzal Casino / Payson, Ariz.
MAR 04 – 11th Street Cowboy Bar / Bandera, Texas
APR 15 – The Texan Theater / Cleveland, Texas
APR 16 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
APR 23 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
APR 30 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
MAY 07 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
MAY 14 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
MAY 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
MAY 27 – Real Life Amphitheater / Selma, Texas (with T.G. Sheppard, Moe Bandy, Joe Stampley, Janie Fricke, and Moore & Moore)
MAY 28 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
JUN 24 – Liberty Showcase Theater / Liberty, N.C.
SEP 03 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
SEP 07 – Tackle Box / Chico, Calif.
SEP 08 – Eagle Mountain Casino / Porterville, Calif. (with Crystal Gayle)
SEP 10 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
SEP 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
SEP 24 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 01 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 08 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 15 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 22 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 29 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
DEC 03 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
DEC 10 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
DEC 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.