Gene Watson's Peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' - and rightly so!

All of Gene Watson's Peers, who were contacted by The Gene Watson Fan Site, in the years between 2004 and 2019, were most gracious with their time and words.



The Gene Watson Fan Site is proud of all the quotes which have been received.

Ireland's acclaimed country music artist, John Hogan, submitted a quote to this site on Thursday 1 August 2019.

On Monday 5 August 2019, John Hogan posted this special message on his official Facebook page:

'Sincere thanks to Sean Brady, Admin of The Original Gene Watson Fan Site, for including me in this legend's very informative website.

I am honoured to be invited to give a peer quote about the legendary Gene Watson, and to have recorded two of his songs, 'Stranger In Our House', which was written by Dave Kirby () and 'Paper Rosie' (written by Dallas Harms)'



John Hogan recorded 'Paper Rosie' (written by Dallas Harms) and included the track on 'Back To Basics' (Irish Music, 2015).

Gene Watson recorded 'Paper Rosie' (written by Dallas Harms) and included the track on 'Paper Rosie' (Capitol Records, 1977); Gene Watson's original version of this track reached No.3 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1977, and No.1 on the Canadian RPM Singles Chart in 1977.



John Hogan recorded 'Stranger In Our House Tonight', which was written by Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004) and included the track on 'From The Beginning: Collection One' (John Hogan Independent Release, 2016), a 3-CD Box Set.

Gene Watson recorded 'Stranger In Our House Tonight', which was written by Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004), and included the track on 'Memories To Burn' (Epic Records, 1985).