Gene tried to play the saxophone when he was a youngster. He finally gave up and turned successfully to the guitar.

News Archive: 2001

Find out the latest Gene Autry news, which product releases are available and upcoming, get press releases, and info on special events for 2001. Use the links below to read an Official Press Release from Gene Autry Entertainent.

Jackie Autry's June 15, 2001 Letter to Gene Autry's Friends Fan Club Magazine
Posted June 28, 2023

Over the decades there were several Gene Autry Fan Club publications. "Gene Autry's Friends" was published twice a year from 1995 thru 2006 by Gene Autry Fan Club President Rose Marie Addison, Editor Marilyn Eldrenkamp, and artist Ray Mulley. Read More

America's Favorite Singing Cowboy Gene Autry
Rides the Video Range Once More
Posted July 2001

Seven of the beloved entertainer's classic western films are available for the first time in fully restored, uncut versions. Read More

Gene Autry CD Release
Posted July 2001

This is the first collection ever to feature masters from all facets of his career, including Gene Autry's Melody Ranch Radio Show, his Columbia Records recordings, feature films, and television shows. Read More

Westerns Channel Ropes and Restores 89 Films from Gene Autry "The Singing Cowboy"
Posted July 25, 2001

Westerns Channel Ropes and Restores 89 Films from Gene Autry "The Singing Cowboy." Read More

The Gene Autry Show Comes to DVD!
Posted July 2001

Fully restored and uncut, the first eight episodes of The Gene Autry Show. Read More