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Post by Kim on Feb 10, 2013 9:55:26 GMT -5
George Jones Announces Final Concert Country music icon George Jones has announced that the final Nashville concert of his career will be at the Bridgestone Arena on Friday, November 22, 2013. Although still 9 months away, the sure-to-be unforgettable show is already gearing up to be a star-studded event – Charlie Daniels, Lorrie Morgan, Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson, and Gene Watson are the first round of special guests that will join previously announced guest Tanya Tucker to help honor this legendary entertainer with special performances. More artists will continue to be announced. Tickets for the Nashville finale are currently on sale at all Ticketmaster locations. George Jones, often referred to as the “the greatest living country singer” will mark the end of an era with 2013’s farewell tour titled “The Grand Tour”. The tour is expected to make approximately 60 stops this year. “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair”, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes”, “White Lightning” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today” will surely be part of each night’s set list, along with plenty of guests and surprises. George Jones is the #2 best-charting country artist of all time, with a staggering list of hit singles in every decade since the ‘50s. The Beaumont, Texas native also has 143 Top 40 hits to his name, has received two Grammy Awards, was a 2008 Kennedy Center Honor recipient, is a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, was presented with a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award this year and holds a National Medal of Arts. At 80, Jones continues to be an active country music superstar, headlining dozens of concerts each year. Fans of ‘The Possum’ can see him at his upcoming concerts listed below or at www.georgejones.com. George Jones on Tour02/07 – Lakeland, FL – Youkey Theater 02/22 – Greenville, TX – Greenville Memorial Auditorium 02/23 – Forrest City, AR – East Arkansas Community College 03/15 – Joliet, IL – Realto Square Theater 03/16 – Muncie, IN – Emens Auditorium 03/22 – Chattanooga, TN – Memorial Auditorium 03/23 – Evansville, IN – The Centre 04/05 – Fairfax, VA – Patriot Center 04/06 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Coliseum 04/19 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theater 04/20 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center 04/27 – Huntsville, AL – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 05/17 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena 05/18 – Spartanburg, SC – Memorial Auditorium 06/01 – North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theater 06/02 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theater 08/02 – Columbus, OH – Ohio State Fair 08/03 – Watertown, NY – Watertown Fairgrounds Arena 09/13 – Biloxi, MS – IP Casino 09/27 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino 09/28 – Milwaukee, WI – Potawatomi Casino 10/11 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theater 10/25 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino 10/26 – Pikeville, KY – Eastern KY Expo 11/09 – Grant, OK – Choctaw Event Center 11/10 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theater 11/22 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena George Jones is the #2 best-charting country artist of all time, with a staggering list of hit singles in every decade since the ‘50s. The Beaumont, Texas native also has 143 Top 40 hits to his name, has received two Grammy Awards, was a 2008 Kennedy Center Honor recipient, is a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, was presented with a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award this year and holds a National Medal of Arts. At 80, Jones continues to be an active country music superstar, headlining dozens of concerts each year.
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Post by Kim on Feb 10, 2013 9:56:18 GMT -5
George Jones Talks ‘Bittersweet’ Final Tour and New Album With Dolly Parton
After a career of six decades, legendary country music singer George Jones is bringing his touring career to an end with a farewell road trek dubbed ‘The Grand Tour,’ which kicked off in Tunica, Miss. on Feb. 2. In a new interview, the Possum talks about his excitement at the album he’s currently making with Dolly Parton, and looks back on his career with a sense of wistful nostalgia.
“It is a little bittersweet,” the 81-year-old singer tells Billboard of his decision to retire. “I have been blessed to do what I love for all these years and when I return to places that I know I will be performing for the last time it makes me a little nostalgic and sad. I will surely miss my fans and the good people I have met along this journey.”
Jones is also retiring from recording, but not before releasing one final studio album with the help of fellow country legend Parton. “I love Dolly, always have and I am so honored to be doing a project with her,” he states. “She is writing most of the songs and we all know what a great songwriter she is. I am just waiting for her to tell me what to sing and when to sing it!”
Jones won’t be going off into the sunset empty-handed. He’s won armloads of industry awards and accolades, but when it comes to his legacy, Jones says simply, “I would like to be remembered as a singer who stayed true to country music and did it my way.”
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Post by topgsfan on Feb 24, 2013 0:14:07 GMT -5
I'm glad my hubby and I got to see George Jones at the Rodeo in Austin, Texas several years ago. That was my only time to see him in person.
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Post by Kim on Mar 10, 2013 9:27:11 GMT -5
Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Pam Tillis and More Added to George Jones’ Final Nashville Concert
With the SOLD OUT final concert already hosting top names in all genres of music including Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Kenny Rogers, and Randy Travis among others, George Jones is excited to announce his dear friends and fellow Grand Ole Opry members Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt and other performers from his hit song “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” will join him onstage. Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea, Tracy Lawrence, Patty Loveless, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt, and T. Graham Brown latest additions to concert lineup. The event, which will soon be dubbed the Country Music Event of the Year, has already announced Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Shelby Lynne, Sam Moore, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Gene Watson as participating in the evening of music.
In addition, Brenda Lee, John Conlee, Lee Greenwood, Eddy Raven, The Roys, Janie Fricke, T.G. Sheppard, Dailey & Vincent, Gary Morris, Jessi Colter, Bobby Bare, Jim Ed Brown, Little Jimmy Dickens, Stonewall Jackson and more will all take the stage during the finale performance.
More stars are expected to be announced as performers gear up to pay tribute to one of the world’s most accomplished recording artists.
“Alan and Denise Jackson have been friends of Nancy and I for years, so this show wouldn’t be the same without him,” says George Jones. “I am also so grateful that my dear friend Garth Brooks is going to be on stage with me. I am not sure who will be crying more, me or him.”
George Jones, often referred to as the “the greatest living country singer” will mark the end of an era with 2013’s farewell tour titled “The Grand Tour”. The tour is expected to make approximately 44 stops this year. The icon’s hits, “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair”, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes”, “White Lightning” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today” will surely be part of each night’s set list, along with plenty of guests and surprises.
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Post by Kim on Mar 14, 2013 15:34:23 GMT -5
Billy Ray Cyrus, Don McLean and Cyndi Lauper Sign on for George Jones’ Farewell Concert
The legendary George Jones may be retiring, but not before staging what’s shaping up to be one of the most impressive farewell concerts in country music history. The 81-year-old entertainer will be joined by a huge roster of celebrity guests at his final concert, and he’s just added Billy Ray Cyrus, ‘American Pie’ singer Don McLean and (somewhat improbably) pop star Cyndi Lauper to the roster.
“Now, people may not know this, but I have been a fan of Cyndi’s since I first saw her years ago at the Grammy awards; what a thrill it was to hear she will be part of this final celebration,” Jones says in a press release.
“Don McLean and I first met in the ‘70s, here in Nashville, and I love his singing, his songwriting, and I know his performance will be just as special as when I first saw him sing,” he adds. “Billy Ray is an old friend and someone I have spent many times together; bless his heart for wanting to be with me on this show. I love and respect all these singers.”
Jones is wrapping up his touring career with the Grand Tour, which runs for a total of 44 dates this year. The tour ends on Nov. 22 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, and they’d better get started on building an extra-large stage right now. Among the stars already confirmed for Jones’ big send-off are Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, the Oak Ridge Boys, Sam Moore, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Gene Watson. In addition to Jackson and Tritt, Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea, Tracy Lawrence, Patty Loveless, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt and T. Graham Brown will also appear, along with Lee Greenwood, Little Jimmy Dickens and more.
Those stars — and it’s likely there will be even more announced — will gather for that once-in-a-lifetime show to pay tribute to the country legend’s six-decade career, during which he has scored 143 Top 40 hits, including iconic tracks like ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today.’ Jones has also received two Grammy awards, and he was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. The entertainer was a Kennedy Center Honor recipient in 2008, is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and holds a National Medal of Arts medallion.
George Jones’ final concert is already sold out far in advance.
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Post by topgsfan on Mar 22, 2013 14:07:52 GMT -5
As I said earlier...my hubby and I saw George Jones at the Austin, Texas Rodeo a few years ago. I had forgotten about seeing him right after I graduated from high school at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas. With him was Webb Pierce (who was so drunk he couldn't come out to sing....you'd think it would have been George Jones) and someone else that escapes my memory right now. Please forgive me...that was 62 years ago. Back to Webb Pierce....he came to the edge of the curtain at the left side of the stage and put his hand on his stomach while bending forward a little and mouthing the words that he couldn't come out and sing. You could definitely tell he had too much to drink. My 2 friends and I was sitting on the right side of the very front of the auditorium where we could see him really good. It was a big disappointment....but George Jones did a great job!
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Post by Kim on Aug 25, 2013 11:37:50 GMT -5
George Jones Gospel Album, ‘Amazing Grace,’ Booked for September
By Christina Vinson
tasteofcountry.com
August 23, 2013
Two days before what would have been George Jones‘ 82nd birthday, the iconic singer’s country gospel record ‘Amazing Grace’ will be released.
It seems fitting to release such a personal album close to the day that for so many years, celebrated Jones’ life. On September 20, ‘Amazing Grace’ — which had already been planned and blessed by Jones before his passing on April 26 — will be available for purchase. This album is especially sweet, because gospel music had always brought peace and calm to Jones throughout his turbulent life.
The man lovingly known as ‘Possum’ was reverential in his approach to singing sacred songs. In fact, he didn’t believe vocal theatrics should be involved in that specific style of music, and that was demonstrated so well with his eloquent and moving rendition of ‘Amazing Grace,’ used during the video/ bio segment of his Kennedy Center Honors Induction in 2008.
His version of the song resonated with so many and resulted in hundreds of calls asking for the recording. The record has not been in the marketplace since 2005 (to the degree that is possible in the digital age), but now, fans of Jones can hear that beautiful song, along with many other gospel tunes, this fall.
Jones recorded the gospel songs with producer Billy Sherrill in 2002, with the exception of one track, ‘Great Judgment Morning,’ which was produced by Brian Ahern in 1994. The Billy Sherrill songs represent the final sessions between Jones and Sherrill, as Sherrill had retired and was not interested in going back into the studio. However, Jones was persistent in trying to get Sherrill to do one last project, and they finally agreed to do a gospel collection. It also marked the first time that Jones had actually recorded an entire gospel project and not just isolated songs tacked onto the end of secular sessions.
With a legacy of charting records in six decades and earning Gold certification well into his late 70s, Jones will not be forgotten. And with his newest ‘Amazing Grace’ album, he’ll live on in the lives of fans, serenading them with songs so dear to his heart.
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Post by topgsfan on May 1, 2014 13:36:22 GMT -5
I'm glad my hubby and I got to see George Jones at the Rodeo in Austin, Texas several years ago. That was my only time to see him in person. Edited to say when I posted this....I had forgotten about seeing George Jones in San Antonio, Texas when I was just out of high school...so I got to see him TWO times! |
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Post by topgsfan on Feb 2, 2015 16:02:46 GMT -5
Me And You and Time
Georgette and George Jones Duet
Georgette is George Jones daughter as I'm sure everyone knows. She wrote this song for her dad. Touching and very heart-warming!
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Post by kora on Feb 3, 2015 18:55:21 GMT -5
Me And You and TimeGeorgette and George Jones DuetGeorgette is George Jones daughter as I'm sure everyone knows. She wrote this song for her dad. Touching and very heart-warming! Nice, Jane. I'm probably the only person in country music who didn't know she was his daughter. You know I'm not a GJ fan, but it's a nice video. How have you been? Being busy playing with the grandbabies? Hope you watch the video of "Looking Out My Window Through The Pain" that I posted by our GS. That's real country, too. |
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Post by Nashviller on Dec 26, 2022 15:03:08 GMT -5
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Post by youneverknow on Jan 15, 2023 2:35:18 GMT -5
I thought Tammy wrote "Stand By Your Man" because it reflected how the women in her family felt.
Loretta Lynn joked that she and Tammy should sing each other's songs.
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