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Westboro Baptist Church to Picket George Jones' Funeral

Christina Vinson — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:50:24 +0000

Westboro Baptist Church has announced that they will picket the funeral of country great George Jones, which is to be held Thursday (May 2) at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.Â The organization — which many rightfully refer to as a hate group — calls Jones a “drunkard,” saying he “used his talent to [...]

George Jones' Cause of Death Revealed

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:21 +0000

The legendary George Jones passed away last Friday (April 26) at the age of 81, leaving behind a towering musical legacy of more than five decades. Now, the iconic entertainer’s cause of death has been revealed. Medical Daily reports that Jones died of hypoxic respiratory failure, a condition that occurs when there is too little [...]

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.

Garth Brooks, Kid Rock + More Added to George Jones' Final Concert in Nashville

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:45:33 +0000

Legendary country singer George Jones will perform the final concert date of his career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. The iconic country favorite will be joined by an all-star cast for his big send-off, and now Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, the Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore have been announced for the historic event.

George Jones Enlists Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson + More for Final Farewell Concert

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:37:14 +0000

George Jones will cap his 58-year career as one of country music's most revered artists 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 living legend for what's sure to be a historic event.

George Jones Celebrates 80th Birthday, Reflects on Legendary Career

Jeff Giles — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:16:35 +0000

Here's a video of George Jones from two years ago when he was 78.

He doesn’t record as often as he used to — and his last top 40 hit, the Garth Brooks duet ‘Beer Run,’ was released 10 years ago — but George Jones is still going strong. In fact, he kicked off a line dancing craze earlier this year, and recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a special party at the Grand Ole Opry.

The country legend is keeping busy, no doubt, but he still had time to sit down for a chat with Taste of Country recently, reflecting on his life and amazing career.

George Jones Featured in Playboy's April Issue

Tom Jordan — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:27:47 +0000

George Jones aka “Possum” tells the story of this ultimate outlaw. Written by Rodney Crowell, this story offers an intimate profile of the golden-voiced, hard-partying country music legend that is George Jones. Jones also chronicles his times with Johnny Cash, and others over his many years of achieving Country Music glory. Playboy’s April issue just [...]

XL Classic Country Show! George Jones "He Stopped Loving Her Today"

Tom Jordan — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:00:46 +0000

George Jones Released From Hospital

Tom Jordan — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:06:22 +0000

Thank goodness George is fine! He went into the hospital for a checkup and the docs decided to keep him overnight. Singer George Jones released from hospital – Yahoo! News.