6 days ago The Academy of Country Music has created a video tribute to George Jones. George, who died April 26, appeared on the awards show several times as a presenter, but three times as a performer. On the video you will see Sonny James, Jim Stafford, Susan An
2 weeks ago The show must go on. And that includes the final concert in the late George Jones' farewell tour which was scheduled for November 22 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
3 weeks ago I have been there and it really sucks. It is very disappointing when you find out that the concert you bought tickets for and that have been looking forward to has been canceled. But it happens . . . for a variety of reasons and, sometimes, just cannot be helped.
3 weeks ago George Jones' funeral will be at 10 this morning. Taste of Country has a list of where you can view it. In 1992, when I interviewed George Jones on Nashville Live I learned that George's favorite TV show -- at that time -- was HBO's Tales From the Crypt. That surprised Chad and at the time George told me I was surprised, too. On this segment, George
3 weeks ago In 1992, I had the chance to spend some time with George Jones. We discussed a wide range of topics on Nashville Live, an internationally syndicated radio show I hosted on Sunday nights from Emerald Studios in Music City. After George's death, I remembered I had a tape of that show. My lat
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.
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 triumph and heartbreak than the greatest country song ever written.
4 weeks ago Every Saturday morning, Chad and I count down the 10 hottest songs in the tri-state on the BKR's Dozen. We also have a Should've Been a Hit feature and Jaclyn's Hottie of the Week.
4 weeks ago Country artists are reacting to the news of Country legend George Jones today.
Meeting George Jones was a career highlight for almost every country singer. Even legends like Randy Travis and Reba McEntire treasure the photos they have with the singer. Today, stars have been sharing their favorite moments with Jones, who died at the age of 81 years old this morning.
Whether or not you agree that George Jones' 1980 hit 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' is the greatest country song of all time, we can all probably agree on one thing: The song is Jones' most famous hit. And there's a reason why the mournful ballad is so heart-wrenching -- it was recorded at one of the Possum's lowest points.
4 weeks ago I got the text at 9:23AM. "George Jones died." It's still weird. He was arguably the greatest country singer who ever lived. He was arguably the most influential country singer who ever lived. I say "arguably" but I don't know if too many people would argue.
