GENE WATSON ADDS MORE 2025 SHOWS AND ANNOUNCES 2026 TOUR
In a world where country music often chases trends, Gene Watson continues to stand tall as one of its purest, most enduring voices. This week, the legendary Texan announced additional 2025 tour dates, continuing his celebration of the 50th anniversary of his breakthrough classic, “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” It’s a milestone not just for a song — but for a career that has come to define the very soul of traditional country.
When “Love in the Hot Afternoon” climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard charts back in 1975, few could have predicted that its singer — a modest man from Palestine, Texas — would still be captivating audiences half a century later. Yet here he is, with that same unmistakable tenor, carrying stories of love, loss, and life with the kind of sincerity that modern country too often forgets.
And the road ahead looks just as promising. In 2026, Watson will embark on another major tour, marking the 45th anniversary of his timeless No. 1 hit “Fourteen Carat Mind.” That song — released in September 1981 — remains one of the most requested in his shows, a reminder of a time when country music spoke straight to the heart. The upcoming tour will also honor another remarkable milestone: Gene Watson’s 82nd birthday on October 11.
Adding to the celebration, fans can now revisit Watson’s entire solo catalog on Spotify — available for streaming in full for the very first time. From “Farewell Party” to “Paper Rosie”, his catalog reflects a half-century of honest storytelling and unshakable devotion to real country music.
There’s something poetic about seeing Gene Watson still out there, night after night, delivering songs that bridge generations. His voice hasn’t faded; it’s only deepened — aged like the finest bourbon, rich with wisdom and warmth.
As he continues his journey into 2026, one thing is certain: Gene Watson isn’t just touring — he’s reminding us what country music was always meant to be.
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👉 Full list of tour dates :
2025
📅 Sat, OCT 18 — Social Circle Theater, Social Circle, GA
📅 Wed, OCT 22 — The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts, Branson, MO
📅 Thu, OCT 23 — Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, TN
📅 Fri, OCT 24 — Kentucky Opry, Benton, KY
📅 Sat, OCT 25 — Harken Hall, Madison, TN
📅 Fri, OCT 31 — Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, TN
📅 Sat, NOV 1 — Gem Theatre, Calhoun, GA
📅 Sun, NOV 2 — Tuck’s Bar, Minor Hill, TN
📅 Thu, NOV 6 — The Palace Theatre, Corsicana, TX
📅 Sat, NOV 8 — The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts, Branson, MO
📅 Fri, NOV 14 — Sagebrush Roundup Country Music Hall, Fairmont, WV
📅 Sat, NOV 15 — The Lincoln Jamboree, Hodgenville, KY
📅 Sat, NOV 22 — The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts, Branson, MO
📅 Fri, DEC 5 — Main Street Crossing, Tomball, TX
📅 Sat, DEC 6 — Main Street Crossing, Tomball, TX
📅 Sat, DEC 13 — Sugar Creek Event Center, Hinton, OK
📅 Sat, DEC 20 — Liberty Hall, Tyler, TX
2026
📅 Fri, JAN 16 — Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale, FL
📅 Sat, JAN 17 — Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale, FL
📅 Fri, JAN 30 — Cookeville Performing Arts Center, Cookeville, TN
📅 Fri, FEB 6 — Walhalla Civic Auditorium, Walhalla, SC
📅 Sat, FEB 7 — Rome City Auditorium, Rome, GA
📅 Wed, FEB 25 — Arlington Music Hall, Arlington, TX
📅 Fri, FEB 27 — Texan Theater, Cleveland, TX
📅 Thu, MAR 5 — Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana, IN
📅 Sat, MAR 21 — Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Mt Vernon, KY
📅 Sun, APR 19 — Dosey Doe Big Barn, The Woodlands, TX
📅 Sat, APR 25 — McSwain Theatre, Ada, OK
📅 Fri, MAY 1 — Lewis Family Homeplace, Lincolnton, GA
📅 Sat, MAY 2 — The Martin Centre, Douglas, GA
📅 Fri, JUN 5 — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, TX
📅 Sat, JUN 6 — The New Granbury Live, Granbury, TX
📅 Sat, JUL 25 — Pines Theater, Lufkin, TX
📅 Fri, AUG 28 — Reidsville Showcase Theatre, Reidsville, NC
📅 Sat, AUG 29 — Liberty Showcase Inc., Liberty, NC
📅 Sat, SEP 5 — Coyote Country Store, Gail, TX
📅 Sat, SEP 12 — Old Town Theatre, Huntsville, TX
📅 Sat, SEP 26 — The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts, Branson, MO
📅 Fri, OCT 9 — The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts, Branson, MO
📅 Fri, OCT 23 — The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts, Branson, MO
📅 Sat, NOV 7 — The Oaks Event Center, Vidor, TX
📅 Fri, NOV 13 — The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts, Branson, MO
📅 Sat, DEC 5 — Main Street Crossing, Tomball, TX
📅 Sun, DEC 6 — Main Street Crossing, Tomball, TX
✨ Don’t miss your chance to see a true country legend live — singing the songs that shaped generations.