Upon graduation from high school, he hitchhiked to Nashville where he played on demos and showcases, and backing up touring artists Crystal Gayle,[3] Tracy Nelson, and Don Williams.
[4] Watson focused on session work for producers such as Emory Gordy Jr.[5] and Garth Fundis, and eventually branched out into record production.
[6] Watson has worked with artists such as Dusty Springfield,[7] George Strait,[8] Dolly Parton,[9] Toby Keith,[10] Sara Evans,[11] and Shania Twain.
[14] Watson was an original member of the band Tennessee Pulleybone along with Big Ken Smith, Jerry Tuttle, and John Wolters.
Other members have included John Hobbs, Eddie Bayers, Paul Franklin, Brent Mason, Michael Rhodes, Deanie Richardson, Tania Hancheroff, and Wes Hightower.