George Jones Dead at 81: Country Stars React

Country music artists and fans are reeling from the news that George Jones died earlier today.

Country stars like Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, and Faith Hill expressed their condolences to the entire Jones family. Several country stars expressed their feelings that Jones was the greatest country music singer of all time.

We'll pay tribute to George Jones in Cat Classics this Sunday morning from 6:00 to 8:00 on Cat Country 107.3!

 

 

Heaven better get ready for George Jones. He will always be the greatest singer of real country music – there’ll never be another.

— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) April 26, 2013

My friend,the greatest singer of all time,has passed.To those who knew him,our lives were full. To those of you who don't: discover him now. — Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) April 26, 2013

If I'm blessed enough to make it there, I look forward to you giving me the grand tour. Rest in peace George Jones!!!!! -KU — Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) April 26, 2013

Gone ...... George Jones .....man he was country music

— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) April 26, 2013

We lost one of the best voices God created this morning. Our hearts are saddened to hear that George Jones has passed away...

— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) April 26, 2013

So sad to hear about George Jones . His voice and music will be with us forever. Thoughts go out to all his family, friends and fans. — Martina McBride (@martinamcbride) April 26, 2013

 

 

George Jones was my friend, and I loved him. Trace Adkins — TraceAdkins (@TraceAdkins) April 26, 2013

I'll never forget the first time I heard the story in "He Stopped Loving Her Today". RIP George Jones. Country Legend. U will be missed.

— Jennifer Nettles (@JenniferNettles) April 26, 2013

“@wildaboutmusic: #RIPGeorgeJones. The greatest country singer of all-time. Period.” Couldn't have said it better...

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 26, 2013

George. You will be deeply missed.Thanks for the beautiful memories. — Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) April 26, 2013

 

 

It's sad to think most of what's considered the "country music world" today has no idea of the real talent we just lost. RIP George Jones — Josh Thompson (@TheJoshThompson) April 26, 2013

Country music and the world lost a true legend today… Mr. Jones, you will be greatly missed.

— The Band Perry (@thebandperry) April 26, 2013

nancy and @gjpossum had a beautiful marriage and special relationship. love you nancy. long live the possum. gonna miss my buddy. real sad.

— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) April 26, 2013