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George Jones Hospitalized
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.
Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt + More Added to George Jones’ Final Concert
Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt + More Added to George Jones’ Final Concert
Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt + More Added to George Jones’ Final Concert
If you're one of the many fans who's disappointed because you couldn't get a ticket to George Jones' sold out farewell concert in Nashville, well ... prepare to get even more disappointed. On top of the enormous roster of guest stars slated to appear at the once-in-a-lifetime event, Jones has just added even more star power, including Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt.
George Jones Bids Farewell to Fans
George Jones Bids Farewell to Fans
George Jones Bids Farewell to Fans
Next year, as WBKR's Steve Horn told you earlier, George Jones, the country music icon often referred to as the "the greatest living country singer" will mark the end of an era with a farewell tour for his fans titled "The Grand Tour".  After over fifty years of touring, Jones has decided he is ready to slow down and spend more time with his wife, children and grandchil
George Jones Is Retiring!
George Jones Is Retiring!
George Jones Is Retiring!
That's right - "The Possum" George Jones just announced that 2013 is going to be his "Grand Tour!" He has planned to visit 60 cities next year and release a studio album, which may feature songs written by country legend Dolly Parton. In George's remarkable career he has had 13 #1 hits and charted 143 Top 40 singles - only Eddy Arnold has charted more singles...
George Jones Is the Big BKR Smackdown Champ [VIDEO]
George Jones Is the Big BKR Smackdown Champ [VIDEO]
George Jones Is the Big BKR Smackdown Champ [VIDEO]
When the dust settled and the smoke cleared and the phones stopped ringing and Facebook cramped up and the text line melted, George Jones' immortal "He Stopped Loving Her Today" was declared the Big BKR Smackdown champ--the most popular song of the last 40 years.
George Jones Puts His Tennessee Home Up for Auction
George Jones Puts His Tennessee Home Up for Auction
George Jones Puts His Tennessee Home Up for Auction
Country legend George Jones has put his Williamson County, Tenn. estate up for auction, as reported by Music Row. The singer and his wife, Nancy, first attempted to sell the home and surrounding land for $15 million in 2011, but later removed the real estate listing.
If Blake Shelton Can List His Top Ten Country Voices, Dave Spencer Can at Least Do Five [VIDEO]
If Blake Shelton Can List His Top Ten Country Voices, Dave Spencer Can at Least Do Five [VIDEO]
If Blake Shelton Can List His Top Ten Country Voices, Dave Spencer Can at Least Do Five [VIDEO]
Blake Shelton is hosting a special on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio in which he selects his all-time Top 10 country voices. Currently, the list can only be found in alphabetical order, and I keep missing the special. I find the list very interesting. There are obvious choices like George Jones and his lovely wife, Miranda Lambert. I mean, come on, she has to be there, right? I kind of think she'd be o
Photos With The Stars – Share Yours?
Photos With The Stars – Share Yours?
Photos With The Stars – Share Yours?
Hi this is Steve Horn I've been with WBKR since 1989, I write and produce commercials here at WBKR kind of  behind the scenes, I'm still out and about occasionally broadcasting from somewhere having fun.  Anyway back to the story, over the years I've had the pleasure of meeting some great country music stars my 1st star I met back in 1990 was Robin Lee she did a re-make of "Black Velvet"

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