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Gene Watson Returns To His Native Northeast Texas

Gene Watson
Eric Adkins
Gene Watson

Gene Watson's roots lie in the Paris area, spending some of his formative years in the vicinity. He went on to score major success with hits in the 1960's and 70's, and remains a towering figure in country music.

Watson shows no signs of slowing down, still recording and touring at 72 years old. He makes a local stop December 1st in Greenville, and spoke with Notably Texan the day prior.

More about Gene is available at his website.

Listen to Notably Texan, weekdays from 11am-2pm on KETR.

Born in Dallas, Texas, Matt moved to the Sulphur Springs area in 1990 and settled in Commerce shortly thereafter. Having dreamed of working in radio since childhood, he began working at KETR while taking Radio-Television courses at Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1993. Matt has transitioned from a part-time worker and pupil of KETR, to the station’s Chief Announcer/Producer and supervisor of student broadcasters. A familiar voice of 88-9 KETR, Matt has hosted such shows as The Late Nite Lion, and can currently be heard as host of Notably Texan.