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AARON WATSON ANNOUNCES FIRST 2019 HEADLINING TOUR DATES

On the heels of announcing his headlining return to Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium for his “A Night of Texas” show on January 24, “fiercely independent” Aaron Watson reveals the first dates of his 2019 headlining tour with more than 20 shows spanning coast to coast on its initial swing.

[People] Aaron Watson Will Donate $1.41 from Each Sale of His New Album to the Rebuild Texas Fund

Although Aaron Watson has been singing country music for nearly 18 years, he feels like he’s just getting started. “Kris Kristofferson said, ‘Write a thousand songs, then throw them away. Now you’re ready to be a writer,'” Watson tells PEOPLE, recalling a quote from one of his songwriting icons. “I really feel like I’m just getting to that point in my career where I am really starting to hone in on my craft.”

[ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS] Abilene's Aaron Watson back home, still keepin' it 100 percent Texas

"The Underdog" may have been the album that got Aaron Watson over the hump, but he's not in that role as a musician anymore. Watson, the Abilene Christian University graduate who calls Abilene home, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's country music chart with that album in 2015, and followed with the far-ranging, musically and lyrically, "Vaquero," which produced his first national hit.

TUNE IN ALERT: Aaron Watson Joins Great American Playlist on Great American Country Episode Premieres October 30

une in to Great American Country to catch Aaron Watson on Great American Playlist alongside host, Suzanne Alexander as the episode premieres on Monday, October 30 at Noon and 3:00PM ET. Catch it again on Wednesday, November 8 at Noon and 3:00PM ET as the in-depth interview highlights the hard-earned success of Watson's hit single Outta Style, which is currently in the Top 20 and climbing at both the Billboard and Mediabase airplay charts.

[LIVING MAGAZINE] Texas' own underdog is back with Vaquero

Texas singer-songwriter Aaron Watson's newest album, Vaquero, is a fitting title for the hard-working cowboy. Living caught up with him just prior to the album's release last month to ask about Vaquero, the follow-up to his indie success story, 2015s The Underdog.

[RFD TV] Who Tells Aaron Watson What to Do?

Aaron Watson does what he wants. The independent Texas singer-songwriter is one of the most successful stars today. He made history in 2015 when his album, "Underdog" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The next year, "Vaquero" debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. Each achievement is made even sweeter by the fact Watson is making music on his terms without the input or backing of a major label or mainstream country radio.