george jones

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.

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.

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.

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 Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Rarely can someone pull off something on stage that Kenny Chesney doesn't know about, but it happened Saturday night.