George Jones Dead at 81
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...
View ArticleGeorge Jones In Memoriam (1931-2013)
When country music legend George Jones passed away Friday (April 26) at the age of 81, he left behind a rich musical legacy that has rarely been equaled -- matched only by a life story filled with more...
View ArticleWestern Colorado Songwriter Composes George Jones Hit 'Your Shining Face'
Western Colorado’s legendary songwriter and bassist Joe Allen was the writing talent behind the late George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s hit “Your Shining Face.” “Your Shining Face” was a track on George...
View ArticleBrad Paisley on George Jones: 'The Greatest Voice Country Music Will Ever Know'
Brad Paisley offered one of the most touching and heartfelt tributes to the late George Jones, who passed away on Friday, April 26 at the age of 81. Paisley issued his "in memoriam" style statement via...
View ArticleGeorge Jones' Funeral Service Announced
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'...
View ArticleGeorge Jones' Cause of Death Revealed
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...
View ArticleWestboro Baptist Church to Picket George Jones' Funeral
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. The organization —...
View ArticleFamily, Friends and Fans Come Together for George Jones' Funeral – Pictures
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...
View ArticleGeorge Jones' Album Sales Skyrocket After His Death
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...
View ArticleWatch Alan Jackson Perform 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' at George Jones'...
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...
View ArticleReba McEntire vs. Blake Shelton — Country Shootout Remakes
This week we are going to focus on the best remakes of songs in country music. We see artists bring back older songs all the time and make them their own. More times than not, the remake is usually...
View ArticleBlake Shelton vs. Jo Dee Messina — Country Shootout Remakes
This week we are going to focus on the best remakes of songs in country music. We see artists bring back older songs all the time and make them their own. More times than not, the remake is usually...
View ArticleBlake Shelton vs. The Oak Ridge Boys — Country Shootout Remakes
This week we are going to focus on the best remakes of songs in country music. We see artists bring back older songs all the time and make them their own. More times than not, the remake is usually...
View ArticleMemorable George Jones Moments from the ACM's
Check out this great video of memorable moments from George Jones’ appearances on the ACM Awards. The Academy of Country put this video compilation together from all his appearances on the ACM Awards...
View ArticleBlake Shelton vs. Garth Brooks — Country Shootout Remakes
This week we are going to focus on the best remakes of songs in country music. We see artists bring back older songs all the time and make them their own. More times than not, the remake is usually...
View ArticleDid George Jones Introduce Himself to God
People are still talking about George’s wife Nancy Jones, who said his last words were, quote, “Hiya. I’ve been looking for you. I’m George Jones.” She added, quote, “I believe he was introducing...
View ArticleCountry Jam 2013: New Songs You Should Know Before Heading Out to the Jam
There are a ton of new artists and old artists coming to Major Mortgage Country Jam 2013 and a few of them have brand new albums out. I'm sure we will be hearing some songs we haven't been playing on...
View ArticleMovie About George Jones' Life in the Works
The life story of one of country music's most celebrated singers is going to be told in a feature film. George Jones and his wife Nancy were working with a screenwriter in the years leading up to the...
View ArticleGeorge Jones Remembered With 'God's Country: George Jones and Friends'...
George Jones will forever be an icon in country music. And now, with the release of 'God's Country: George Jones And Friends,' fans will be able to remember the singer in a very special way. Continue...
View ArticleGeorge Jones' Great-Grandchildren Born, Receive Sealed Letter From Singer
Had George Jones not passed away nearly four months ago, he'd be gushing over his new great-grandchildren this week. The dark-haired boy and girl twins were born to the legend's granddaughter, Jennifer...
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