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George Jones Tribute on 'The Voice' Tonight

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:46:09 +0000

NBC's 'The Voice' will air a tribute to the legendary George Jones on tonight's show.

George Jones' Last Scheduled Show Will Now Be a Tribute Concert

Stephanie Crist — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:00:41 +0000

George Jones' Farewell concert Nov 22 in Nashville has now been turned into a tribute to the singer, who passed away on April 26th.

Sammy Kershaw's Tribute to George Jones [VIDEO]

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:45:15 +0000

Sammy Kershaw has written a touching tribute for his friend, Hall of Fame member George Jones.

George Jones' Memorial Service

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:13:36 +0000

A memorial service was held at the Grand Ole Opry for Country Music Hall of Fame member George Jones, who passed away Friday at the age of 81.

Westboro Baptist Church to Picket George Jones' Funeral

Christina Vinson — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:45:24 +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.

George Jones' Funeral to Be Televised, Streamed Online

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:48:27 +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 [...]

Grand Ole Opry Pays Tribute to George Jones

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:06:25 +0000

The Grand Ole Opry paid tribute to member George Jones over the weekend at all their shows. We'll miss you, Possum.

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 [...]

Alan Jackson Pays Tribute to George Jones [Video]

Jude Walker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:16:56 +0000

On Friday, shortly after we received word of the passing of George Jones, Keith Urban put out an amazing version of “He Stopped Loving Her Today” in tribute to The Possum. [button href="http://973thedawg.com/keith-urban-records-he-stopped-loving-her-today-as-touching-tribute-to-george-jones-video/" title="Watch the Keith Urban Video Here" align="center"] Everyone who is anyone in country music has been sharing their memories of one of [...]

George Jones Funeral Service To Be Open to the Public

Jude Walker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:24:54 +0000

The funeral for George Jones will be held this Thursday, May 2nd at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville starting at 10am. It will be open to the public. “George would have wanted his fans and friends everywhere to be able to come and pay their respects along with his family,” said publicist Kirt [...]

Your Top 5 Favorite Songs By The Possum Himself, George Jones [VIDEO]

Terryn Wirtz — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:00:30 +0000

George Jones may have left us, but his memory will live on forever through his music. Here are your top 5 favorite songs from this legend.

George Jones – A Life in Pictures

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:48:22 +0000

We take a look back at the life of a true musical legend - Mr George Jones.

Check Out Pictures Of Some Of Your Favorite Country Artists With George Jones

Terryn Wirtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:48:57 +0000

Check out a few photos of some of your favorite country music artists with the legendary George Jones. He will be greatly missed and we would love to keep his memory alive. May he rest in peace.

Country Music Reacts To The Death Of George Jones

973 The Dawg — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:05:36 +0000

After being in the hospital for over a week, country music has lost a legend in George Jones. Artists and fans have been lighting up Twitter with messages of condolences and mourning, as well as inspiration. If you’d like to send a message to his wife Nancy, you can email thelegend@georgejones.com. Here’s what the country [...]

Keith Urban Records 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' As Touching Tribute To George Jones [Video]

Michael Scott — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:40:55 +0000

Country music lost a legend today as George Jones passed away at the age of 81.

George Jones Dead at Age 81

Jude Walker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:31:38 +0000

Sad, sad news to report — George Jones has passed away at the age of 81. The legendary singer was hospitalized on April 18 for a fever and irregular blood pressure, though the cause of death is not immediately known. Of course, we will always remember George for his straight from the heart delivery and [...]

George Jones Hospitalized

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:21:19 +0000

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.

This Day In Country Music With George Jones [Video]

Terryn Wirtz — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:00:17 +0000

What was good ole George Jones up to on this day in country music history?!

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

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:30:33 +0000

The superstars are coming out for George Jones' final concert Nov 22 in Nashville.

Romance and Wreckage – Valentines Day Country Music Style

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:00:52 +0000

Just in times for Valentines Day, we bring you some of the best drinkin', fightin' and lovin' country music songs in history!