Barbara Fairchild guest stars

November 7, 2005

Two time Grammy nominee Barbara Fairchild is the guest star this week on the Lucas Oil sponsored "Gene Williams Country Television Show."

Gene Williams, star of the show, said, "Barbara Fairchild is no stranger to the world of music and entertainment. She has been entertaining since she was five years old. She is from Knoble, Ark., and made her first television appearance on my show, the ‘Gene Williams Country Junction Show’ in 1963 on KAIT-TV Channel 18 in Jonesboro, Ark. On this week’s telecast of my show, she sings her signature song, her #1 hit single ‘The Teddy Bear Song.’ Her unique vocal quality and heartfelt delivery captivates audiences and her fans, in return, adore her. She has performed around the world including many European and USO tours. She has been seen on TNN, the Tonight Show, Hee Haw and TBN. Right now in Branson she can be seen on stage with the Grand Ladies of Country Music."

The show with Fairchild will be televised on Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13. Branson, MO KCZ/UPN 15 Saturday 6 a.m.
Branson, MO KCZ/UPN 15 Sunday 6 a.m.
Branson, MO KWBM/WB 31 Sunday 10:30 p.m.

The next taping of the "Gene Williams Country Music Television Show" will be at Ain’t Misbehavin’ at 625 Hwy. 165, on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. Among the scheduled guests are Norma Jean from the "Grand Ladies of Country Music," Kathy Eckert from "14 Karat Country" and Blanche Tate, an up-and-coming country singer. Admission is free to those who wish to be part of the studio audience for the three half-hour shows. Doors to the theater open at 1 p.m. For more information go to genewilliamscountry.com. Scheduled for the Jan. 15 taping is Gary P. Nunn from "Austin City Limits" seen on PBS.

At the Dec. 4 taping the winner of Williams’ Christmas gift giveaway will be drawn. The trip is three days and two nights in Branson at Green Mountain Inn (1 double for 2 people), dining at the World’s Largest Golden Corral, tickets to six shows and/or attractions and $100 cash for gasoline. To enter a letter or postcard can be sent to: Christmas Gift Giveaway, c/o Gene Williams Show, Box 615, Branson, MO 65615.

"Write in as many times as you like and all entries will be placed in the drawing," said Williams who began his career in the country music field as a DJ in Memphis on KWAM in 1957 and was named 1961 Grand Ole Opry DJ of the Year. He made two movies about country music which featured more than 39 Grand Ole Opry stars including Ray Price, Carl Smith, Jordanaires, Kitty Wells, Little Jimmy Dickens, Grand Ole Opry Square Dancers and the late Marty Robbins, Webb Pierce, Ernest Tubb, June Carter, Bill Monroe, Duke of Paducah and Faron Young.

Williams is an inductee to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and has been honored by the Missouri Senate and the State of Arkansas for his contributions to the tourism industry. He holds a record in Arkansas of having nine days proclaimed Gene Williams Day by six governors including three times by former President Bill Clinton and this year by Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Lynn has received the Branson Entertainment Awards Best Support Vocalist twice for her work in the "Mickey Gilley Show." She performs solos each week with the Country Junction Band.