george jones

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.

The Academy of Country Music has put together a video highlights package of George Jones' Awards and Appearances on their annual awards show.  It features some classic moments including his double win in 1981, his duet with Ray Charles and a brief reunion with ex-wife Tammy Wynette.  Click to watch some highlights of George being George.

What was planned as George Jones' Final Concert in Nashville will now be a Final Tribute.  Jones' widow, Nancy announced today that the show scheduled for the Bridgestone Arena  November 22 will continue as planned minus George.  Click for more details and the list of artists performing.

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.

A who's who of not only country music, but the political arena was out to say goodbye to George Jones.  Vince Gill and Patty Loveless gave the most emotional performance of 'Go Rest High on That Mountain' I have ever seen.  You'll need a kleenex when you watch this.  At points in the song, Vince is so overcome with emotion, Patty has to take over. Alan Jackson remembered his friend by 'He Stopped

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.

In an interview with a Nashville TV station, George Jones' wife of 30 years, Nancy shares The Possums' final days.  Obviously she knew George Jones the man as well as the country music legend.  Nancy shares a side of George few knew.  Click to watch the interview and get details on how to watch his tribute funeral live.

A number of country stars are remembering George Jones after he died last week.  Keith Urban posted a touching tribute, Alan Jackson sang The Possum's iconic hit 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' while Toby Keith sang two songs and Brad Paisley choked up on stage while singing a Jones medley.  They were just the beginning.  Check out more tributes.

As you would expect many country artists paid tribute to George Jones' passing this weekend.  We shared Alan Jackson and Keith Urban's tributes.  Click for more weekend tributes including Toby Keith and Brad Paisley.

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.

Everyone in the country music world is reacting to the death of George Jones.  Some tweeted their thoughts, some posted pictures with The Possum, while others remembered Jones by singing his biggest hits in concert. Watch Alan Jackson sing 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' at his recent show.

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.