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How George Jones Wanted to Be Remembered

Billy Dukes — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:55:25 +0000

George Jones was aware of his legacy at least as far back as 2005. That's when he conducted an interview with Taste of Country sister station WGNA in Albany, N.Y. and talked about how he'd like to be remembered. The Possum considered the good and bad of how he'd lived and summed it up for his audience.

Alan Jackson Performs 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' at George Jones' Funeral [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:47:33 +0000

Legendary country music artist, George Jones passed away on April 26 at the age of 81. The iconic country singer was laid to rest in Nashville, TN on May 2 after a nearly three-hour-long celebration of his life held at the Grand Ole O

Westboro Baptist Church to Picket George Jones' Funeral

Drew — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:23:00 +0000

So, I grew up in Kansas. When you tell people you are from Kansas there are 2 things they are usually going to reference:

1) The Wizard of Oz
2) The Westboro Baptist Church and their leader Fred Phelps

I would gladly hear a million more jokes about Dorothy and Toto then ever hear another thing about the WBC

George Jones' Funeral Service Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:36 +0000

The details for George Jones' funeral service have been announced. The iconic country singer will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 2 in Nashville. In an honor fit for such a legendary talent, Jones' funeral will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. To accommodate the enormous outpouring of fan support, the service will be open to the public.

George Jones Dead at 81: Country Stars React

Megan Pacella — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:44:43 +0000

Country music artists and fans are reeling from the news that George Jones, arguably one of the greatest country singers of all time, died on Friday April 26. Born September 12, 1931, Jones is considered one of the most important and influential singers in the history of American popular music, and Nashville's biggest stars are taking the news hard.

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.

Faith Hill Breathes, George Jones Wonders Why – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:56:35 +0000

Taylor Swift went back to December on this November day in 2010, Faith Hill was breathing nicely in 1999, George Jones wondered why in 1955 and more. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 09 November, 2012. Taylor Swift‘s “Back To December” was released to radio in 2010. Randy Travis, Trace [...]

George Jones Announces 2012 Tour Dates

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:05:03 +0000

George Jones may be getting up there in age (he turned 80 in September), but he isn’t done hitting the road yet! The ‘Why Baby Why’ hitmaker just announced plans to tour North America through November 2012, touching some 35 cities over the next year.

Alan Jackson Was In Love, George Jones Got Married – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:09:58 +0000

Alan Jackson was in love on this date in 2001, Jo Dee Messina was doin’ all right in 1998 and George Jones & Tammy Wynette tied the knot on this date in 1968. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 2 August, 2011. Alan Jackson picked up a platinum album for When [...]

George Jones Stopped, Brad Paisley Waited, Reba Wondered – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:04:15 +0000

George Jones' iconic song about stopping was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry on this day in 2008, the same day saw Brad Paisley extolling the virtues of waitin' and Reba McEntire and Linda Davis wondered who he loved in 1993.

Here's the rundown for Today In Country Music History for 09 June, 2011.

Joe Nichols, Others Support "Boot Campaign"

Frank Seres — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:49:56 +0000

Several artists including Joe Nichols, George Jones and Jack Ingram have taken time to pose for pictures wearing army boots for a non-profit group called the Boot Campaign. According to their website, proceeds will benefit several military charity initiatives and “help provide a positive impact in the lives of wounded returning combat military”. The Boot [...]