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Aaron Watson in Session

Bob hosts a session from Aaron Watson, a totally independent artist with his own label.

Aaron Watson in session

"I'd rather be an old fencepost in Texas than the king of Tennessee," Aaron Watson sings on "Fencepost," echoing the words of one of his favourite fellow Texans, Sam Houston. It's a song about a rising Texas country songwriter who gets the door slammed in his face by big-time Nashville record executives who underestimate him. Instead of giving up on his dreams, though, he rolls up his sleeves, proves them all wrong through sheer determination, and soon finds them knocking on his own door. If it sounds familiar, that's because, as Watson sings, it's "a true story," and the reason he's titled his 12th record 'The Underdog.'

"I've always liked the idea of the underdog," says Watson. "I've always liked the idea that the guy who's not supposed to win could still beat all the odds through hard work and perseverance. A lot of people are always telling us that what we're achieving in the music business is just next to impossible. I don't really consider it that way. We're just out there working hard."

Working hard is a serious understatement for Watson, who performs hundreds of shows every year, has collaborated with special guests like Willie Nelson, Dale Watson, Jack Ingram, and Bill Joe Shaver, cracked the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, and sold hundreds of thousands of tickets, all as a totally independent artist with his own label.

"If your dreams aren't handed to you on a sliver platter, that's ok," says Watson. "You go out there and you chase them. You may have to work hard for them, but don't let anyone discourage you.".

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Thu 16 Jun 2016 19:00
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Music Played

  • Florida Georgia Line & Nelly

    Cruise

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 1.

  • Honey Ryder

    In A Heartbeat

    • In A Heartbeat.
    • Oceanic Music.
    • 001.

  • Garth Brooks

    The Thunder Rolls

    • No Fences.
    • Capitol.
    • 005.

  • Bronwynne Brent

    Like The Thunder

    • Deep Black Water.
    • 001.

  • Lee Brice

    I Don't Dance

    • I Don't Dance.
    • Curb Records.
    • 001.

  • Aaron Watson

    That Look - R2 session - 16/6/16

  • Aaron Watson

    July In Cheyenne - R2 session - 16/6/16

  • Aaron Watson

    Fence Post

    • The Underdog.
    • Big Label Records.
    • 001.

  • Sunny Sweeney

    16th Avenue

    • Heartbreakers Hall Of Fame.
    • sunnysweeney.com.
    • 012.

  • Ward Thomas

    Carry You Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music.

  • Ray Price

    Crazy Arms

    • Gold.
    • Cannon Media.
    • 001.

Broadcast

  • Thu 16 Jun 2016 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2