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Watch Alan Jackson Perform 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' at George Jones' Funeral

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:00:57 +0000

Country superstar Alan Jackson closed out George Jones' funeral service in Nashville last Thursday with a fitting version of 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' Now, the Grand Ole Opry has placed the video online for fans to enjoy.

George Jones' Album Sales Skyrocket After His Death

Christina Vinson — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:15:43 +0000

The iconic George Jones was laid to rest in Nashville Thursday (May 2), but he will not be forgotten. In the week following his death, Jones’ album sales have increased a whopping 1000 %, which is a sweet tribute to the singer’s phenomenal influence on country music. According to Billboard, the ‘White Lightning’ hitmaker is selling albums like crazy, [...]

Family, Friends and Fans Come Together for George Jones' Funeral – Pictures

Billy Dukes — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:27 +0000

George Jones was laid to rest on Thursday (May 2). After a nearly three-hour-long celebration of his life at the Grand Ole Opry, the country legend was buried during a service at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville. It was an emotional day, but not one without a few smiles -- and even bursts of laughter -- as friends, family and fans shared memories of the Possum.

George Jones Funeral to be Nationally Televised From Nashville [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:26:38 +0000

Details are now coming in for George Jones’ funeral on Thursday, May 2 at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. The funeral is expected to start at 10 am (Central) and will be open to the public. Doors will open at 9 a.m. with the service now being broadcast on national television. CMT, [...]

George Jones Funeral Will be Open to Public

Mario Garcia — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:35:13 +0000

The iconic country music singer George Jones will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 2 in Nashville. Jones' funeral will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. a fitting place to say farewell to a country music legend who has been a member there since 1956. There has been so much outpouring support from the fans that the funeral service is now being opened to the public.

George Jones Dead at 81 – 'Who's Going to Fill Their Shoes?' [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:09:28 +0000

George Jones was a true legend, not just in Country Music, but a legend to musicians of every genre. George also knew the music industry as a whole was changing, and in this song he asks a question, I am not sure there is an answer for. Us radio people get to meet all sorts [...]

Country Artists Mourning The Loss of Country Music Legend George Jones [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:45:39 +0000

It is a very sad day for country music fans everywhere the loss of perhaps one of the greatest country music singers of all time and true country music legend has died in Nashville. Jones’ publicist confirmed the legend died on Friday (4/26) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after being hospitalized with fever and irregular [...]

When I Met 'The Possum' [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:20:30 +0000

Such a sad day today. We lost the great George Jones. My husband, John and I had the chance to meet George years ago after a concert. John has been a fan of his since he was a kid in England. Yes, George Jones was and will always be loved all over the world. Even [...]

Rest In Peace George Jones

Kendra — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:22:52 +0000

I was so saddened to hear that George Jones passed away today. Most of my Facebook news feed is full of prayers and thoughts about his death and memories of the man. I grew up, like most of you, listening to country music. George Jones, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Barbara Mandrell, Loretta [...]

George Jones Dead at 81

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:27:23 +0000

Country music has lost one of its all-time-greatest icons, as legendary singer George Jones died Friday (April 26) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was hospitalized on April 18 with a fever and irregular blood pressure.

George Jones Hospitalized

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:21:19 +0000

The legendary George Jones has been admitted to a Nashville hospital after a routine checkup revealed a slight fever and irregular blood pressure. A statement from the singer's publicist says he is being kept for observation, and weekend shows scheduled for Atlanta, Ga. and Salem, Va. have been postponed.

The Celebrity Lineup Just Got Bigger For George Jones Final Concert Tour [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:04:38 +0000

George Jones, often referred to as the “the greatest living country singer,” will mark the end of an era with 2013′s farewell tour titled “The Grand Tour.” The tour is expected to make around 44 stops this year. And the mega- stars continue to line up for George’s final concert date on Nov. 22 at [...]

George Jones Retiring After 58 Years in Country Music

Mario Garcia — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:00:13 +0000

George Strait is not the only one doing a farewell concert this year. George Jones will end his 58-year career as one of country music's legendary icons with a final performance on Nov. 22 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson, the Charlie Daniels Band and Lorrie Morgan will share the stage with the possum for what's sure to be a historic event.

Favorite George Jones Song? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:00:30 +0000

George Jones is celebrating his 81st birthday today (Sept. 12, 2012)! The Possum is taking a few days off from the road, but he still has over 20 tour dates remaining in 2012 -- proving that not only is he more than capable of putting on a great country show, but that fans are excited to see him play his hits live. Which George Jones song is your all-time favorite?

George Jones 'Grand Tour' Will be Last Tour For Country Music Legend

Mario Garcia — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:48:13 +0000

There comes a time in every musician's life when it's time to slow down and smell the roses. After some recent health problems, George Jones is feeling a lot better and stronger so he is ready to hit the road once again. The country music legend has announced this will be his final headlining tour, namely called, the Grand Tour, which is set for 2013.

George Jones Accuses His Daughter of Spreading Lies About Him

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:30:41 +0000

On Wedensday (April 25), George Jones posted a special video message to his fans on his website, thanking them for sticking by him and praying for his recovery as he battled a recent upper respiratory infection. The video seemed to be ready to close with a nice sentiment, but then — strangely — Jones went on to accuse his daughter of spreading lies about him because she wanted his money.

Kenny Chesney Gets a Surprise on Stage [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:30:32 +0000

Rarely can someone pull off something on stage that Kenny Chesney doesn’t know about, but it happened Saturday night. Kenny was performing in Lexington, Kentucky. All was going as planned, until Kenny hit the stage. That’s when a bus pulled into the backstage parking lot and an old friend was taken to the stage. It [...]