George Jones

2022 - 12 - 21

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Brad Paisley & More Set For George Jones 2023 Concert Tribute ... (Billboard)

Brad Paisley and more will honor George Jones with a televised concert event 'Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones.'

[Brad Paisley](https://www.billboard.com/artist/brad-paisley/), [Dierks Bentley](https://www.billboard.com/artist/dierks-bentley/), [Lorrie Morgan](https://www.billboard.com/artist/lorrie-morgan/), [Tanya Tucker](https://www.billboard.com/artist/tanya-tucker/) and more are set to honor the life and career of late [country](https://www.billboard.com/t/country/) [music](https://www.billboard.com/t/music/) artist [George Jones](https://www.billboard.com/artist/george-jones/), with a one-night-only concert event and television taping, Still Playin’ Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones slated for April 25, 2023 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. [first Billboard country hit, “Why Baby Why,”](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-billboard-cover-story-george-jones-on-the-charts-1560559/) in 1955. He also earned a Grammy award for best country vocal performance, male. 1 on Billboard’s [Hot Country Songs](https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/) chart in 1959, with the Mercury Records single “White Lightning,” which stayed at No. The night will bring lots of emotion for the fans, our family, and anyone who just loved country music.” Jones, one of country music’s most influential vocalists, [died](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/george-jones-country-music-icon-dead-at-81-1559669/) nearly a decade ago, on April 26, 2013 in Nashville, Tenn.

George Jones celebration concert bringing country stars to Huntsville (al.com)

"I think George would be excited, his friends all coming together," said Nancy Jones, widow of the country legend.

“He was a funny man and didn’t even know he was funny,” she says. Nancy’s currently working on a book about her life with George, tentatively titled “Jesus and Jones.” Nancy says George didn’t listen to a lot of music at home, but in the car he listened to recordings by fellow country legend Willie Nelson. George and Nancy Jones resided in Texas for a while then moved to Nashville. A friend of Nancy’s who was dating one of George’s managers played matchmaker and she flew to New York together to watch one of George’s concerts. He’d chartered a plane, rented a car and was sitting in my driveway.” Although Jones’ hard living earned him the nickname “No Show Jones,” he eventually straightened up after he and Nancy got together. When you feel a song, you can sing it and he did.” “And we got them all out.” The “Still Playing Possum” concert will take place 10 years after Jones passed at age 81. A $200 VIP upgrade includes dinner the night before the concert with Nancy Jones and friends. He was mostly a ballad man, but it was like he lived and breathed every one of them.

Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, & More to Honor George Jones at 'Still ... (Broadway World)

The special television taping event will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley ...

Jones signed with Epic Records in 1971 and worked with producer Billy Sherrill to craft a sound at once elegant and rooted, scoring with "The Grand Tour," "Bartenders Blues" and many more. His guest vocal on Patty Loveless' "You Don't Seem To Miss Me" won a CMA award for top vocal event in 1998, and it became his final Top 20 country hit. His solo career cooled until 1980, when he recorded "He Stopped Loving Her Today," a ballad penned by Curly Putman and Bobby Braddock that helped Jones win Country Music Association prizes for best male vocal and top single. His first number-one hit came in 1959 with "White Lightning," a Mercury Records single that topped Billboard country charts for five weeks. Jones is regarded among the most important and influential singers in American popular music history. The night will bring lots of emotion for the fans, our family, and anyone who just loved Country Music."

George Jones Tribute Concert Includes Tanya Tucker, Brad Paisley (American Songwriter)

George Jones' legacy is being honored with a concert in 2023. Nancy Jones, wife of the late country legend, announced on Tuesday (Dec.

Jones built a lasting music legacy with hits “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “She Thinks I Still Care,” “The Grand Tour,” “Walk Through This World With Me,” “Tender Years,” and “White Lightnin’.” Following his death, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” re-entered the country charts, reaching No. Ticket prices start at $25, with a VIP upgrade option that includes dinner the night before the show with Nancy and friends. The concert will take place at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on April 25, one day before the 10-year anniversary of Jones’ passing.

Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, More To Honor George Jones At 'Still ... (musicrow.com)

The one-night concert event “Still Playing Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones,” is set for April 25 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

The night will bring lots of emotion for the fans, our family, and anyone who just loved country music.” [available for purchase.](https://georgejonesofficial.com/tribute-event/) [Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, More To Honor George Jones At ‘Still Playin’ Possum’ Event](https://musicrow.com/2022/12/brad-paisley-dierks-bentley-more-to-honor-george-jones-at-still-playin-possum-event/)- December 20, 2022 [Kip Moore Returns To Europe In 2023 For Headlining Shows](https://musicrow.com/2022/12/kip-moore-returns-to-europe-in-2023-for-headlining-shows/)- December 20, 2022 [Women’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Opens Up Limited Number Of Songwriter Slots](https://musicrow.com/2022/12/womens-rock-n-roll-fantasy-camp-opens-up-limited-number-of-songwriter-slots/)- December 20, 2022 It will be ten years since he left us with just his songs, so to produce this night of music to honor his legacy is perfectly fitting,” says Nancy Jones.

Big George Jones “Still Playin' Possum” Concert Announced (savingcountrymusic.com)

April 26th, 2023 will be the 10th Anniversary of the death of George Jones, and on the day before---Tuesday April 25th---artists and fans will be ...

[closing down](https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-george-jones-museum-restaurant/) of the George Jones museum, venue, and restaurant in Nashville in December of 2021, and the selling of his [naming/likeness rights](https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/george-jones-museum-naming-likeness-rights-sold-to-branding-company/) in 2016. The night will bring lots of emotion for the fans, our family, and anyone who just loved Country Music.” It will be ten years since he left us with just his songs, so to produce this night of music to honor his legacy is perfectly fitting,” says George’s widow Nancy Jones.

More than ten artists to perform at concert honoring late country ... (whnt.com)

On Tuesday, Nancy Jones, the widow of country musician George Jones, announced a one-night-only concert event to honor her late husband's legacy.

George Jones Still Playin' Possum all-star tribute concert announced (The Music Universe.)

Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson, Justin Moore, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Chesnutt, Michael Ray, and others will attend.

He was the singer of enduring country music hits including “She Thinks I Still Care,” “The Grand Tour,” “Walk Through This World With Me,” “Tender Years” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” the latter of which is often at the top of industry lists of the greatest country music singles of all time. He moved on to United Artists and then to Musicor, notching hits including “She Thinks I Still Care,” “The Race Is On,” “A Good Year for the Roses” and “Walk Through This World With Me.” Sherrill also produced duets between Jones and his then-wife Tammy Wynette, and in the 1970s they scored top-charting hits including “We’re Gonna Hold On,” “Golden Ring” and “Near You.” By the time “Golden Ring” and “Near You” hit in 1976, Jones and Wynette were divorced, and Jones was battling personal demons. Jones signed with Epic Records in 1971 and worked with producer Billy Sherrill to craft a sound at once elegant and rooted, scoring with “The Grand Tour,” “Bartenders Blues” and many more. Nancy Jones – the widow of George Jones – has announced the one-night-only concert event Still Playing Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones, to honor the legacy and music of “the greatest country singer of all time”. The night will bring lots of emotion for the fans, our family, and anyone who just loved country music.”

'Still Playin' Possum: Music And Memories Of George Jones' All-Star ... (Whiskey Riff)

Honoring one of the greatest to ever do it. Nancy Jones, widow of the legendary George Jones, has announced a one-night-only all-star tribute concert for ...

But you also have an opportunity to purchase a VIP upgrade, which includes dinner with Nancy Jones the night before the show, for $200. The night will bring lots of emotion for the fans, our family, and anyone who just loved country music.” Still Playin’ Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones will take place at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama on April 25, 2023, the day before the ten year anniversary of Jones’ death.

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