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The Tackiest Country Song Ever [AUDIO]

Joe Kelly — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:58:55 +0000

George Jones has been dead for less than a week. That’s just enough time for the first of an expected onslaught of “death” songs. First up is a guy named Verland Brock, with a song called “Who’ll Replace The Possum.” (Note there is no question mark in the title. Shouldn’t there be a question mark?) [...]

George Jones' Cause of Death Revealed

Georgia — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:40 +0000

The legendary George Jones passed away last Friday at the age of 81 and now, the entertainer’s cause of death has been revealed. According to Taste of Country, “Medical Daily reports that Jones died of hypoxic respiratory failure, a condition that occurs when there is too little oxygen present for the body to carry out [...]

George Jones' Funeral Service Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:32:36 +0000

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.

George Jones Dead at 81: Country Stars React

Chris Coleman — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:35:15 +0000

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 [...]

The Legendary George Jones Passes Away at the Age of 81

Georgia — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:29:02 +0000

George Jones died today at the age of 81. According to the Associated Press, “George Jones, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” has died. He was 81. Publicist Kirt Webster says Jones died Friday at [...]

George Jones Hospitalized

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:21:19 +0000

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.

George Jones to Make His Return to the Stage at Loretta Lynn's Ranch

Megan Pacella — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:30:39 +0000

After suffering from an upper respiratory infection and canceling a number of his 2012 tour dates, George Jones has finally received some good news. On Memorial Day weekend, he can stop resting his vocal chords and return to the stage — and at the Loretta Lynn Ranch, of all places.

Cat Classics Flashback: "White Lightning" by George Jones [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:12:51 +0000

53 years ago today, George Jones scored his first number one country single with “White Lightning.” Written by J. P. Richardson, “White Lightning” would be just the beginning of a long and amazing career for George Jones. Over the past half century, he’s had nearly 150 hit songs with 15 hitting the top spot on [...]