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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.

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.

Keith Richards on George Jones: 'He Was Pure American Music'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:00:32 +0000

Of all of the accolades and remembrances that have poured in about George Jones since the singer's passing on (April 26), none is more unexpected -- or genuinely touching -- than that of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.

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, [...]

Brad Paisley Writes Personal Essay About Friendship With George Jones

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:45:42 +0000

Brad Paisley tweeted a touching tribute to the late George Jones last week, immediately after The Possum's passing. Now, the singer has penned an essay, detailing both his appreciation for and his friendship with Jones, which was published by Billboard.

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' Widow Recounts Singer's Final Hours

Billy Dukes — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:30:02 +0000

The wife of the late George Jones has opened up for the first time about how the legendary singer spent his last days and hours before his death on April 26. Nancy Jones says the family knew his health was fading fast, but they chose to keep it quiet as not to worry friends, fans and family.

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. The organization — which many rightfully refer to as a hate group — calls Jones a “drunkard,” saying he “used his talent to [...]

George Jones' Funeral to Be Televised, Streamed Online

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:27 +0000

The funeral for legendary country singer George Jones will be televised, streamed online and aired on radio. The service, which takes place on Thursday (May 2) at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, will feature tribute performances by a number of country stars and will air live on GAC, CMT and more from 11AM [...]

Toby Keith Pays Tribute to George Jones at Stagecoach

Christina Vinson — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:02 +0000

Toby Keith gave a fantastic performance at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival the same day that his old friend George Jones sadly passed away at the age of 81. Halfway through his set, the singer paid tribute to the iconic entertainer in a heartfelt way.