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George Jones' Great-Grandchildren Born, Receive Sealed Letter From Singer

Had George Jones not passed away nearly four months ago, he'd be gushing over his new great-grandchildren this week. The dark-haired boy and girl twins were born to the legend's granddaughter, Jennifer...

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George Jones Remembered in Two Tennessee Corn Mazes

Two corn mazes within driving distance of Nashville are paying tribute to the Possum this fall. Fans can get lost inside the likeness of country legend George Jones during Halloween season. Overhead...

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Alan Jackson and George Strait Memorialize George Jones With 'He Stopped...

We lost the Possum, George Jones -- who is considered one of the greatest country singers ever, if not the greatest country singer ever -- earlier this year. Of course, the 2013 CMA Awards paid tribute...

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Final George Jones' Farewell Concert Lineup Revealed

George Jones was an unforgettable country music performer, so it's fitting that his farewell concert lineup at Bridgestone Arena is, well, unforgettable. The full performer list has been revealed, and...

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George Jones Knew He'd Be a 'No Show' at His Farewell Concert

George Jones' farewell concert Friday night (Nov. 22) was in the works while the iconic singer was still alive and calling the shots, helping out with the planning. But somehow, he knew he'd be a no...

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Public Celebration Planned for Anniversary of George Jones' Death

George Jones' legacy lives on one year after his death. His wife, Nancy Jones, has planned a public celebration at his grave, which will honor the late singer's legacy. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Sammy Kershaw Releases Tribute Album to George Jones [VIDEO]

Sammy Kershaw released a George Jones tribute album called "Do You Know Me? - A Tribute to George Jones". Listen to Sammy sing a couple songs that are on the album. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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What George Jones Song Brought Together Alan Jackson, Garth and More? [VIDEO]

Back in 1992 George Jones assembled an all-star cast of artists to join him on his new single. He was releasing a song that let the world know he had a lot of music left to make. Read More|Comment...

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George Jones Recorded the Greatest Country Love Song 35 Years Ago Today [VIDEO]

If you ask diehard country music fans what the greatest love song of all time is you will find a big percentage will say George Jones classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today" would top the list. Continue...

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George Jones 'White Lightning' Struck 56 Years Ago Today [VIDEO]

The sound of real country music was born in the voice of George Jones. There is probably no other singer in the history of country music who was more country than George. He influenced country singers...

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Barbara Mandrell and George Jones Made Country Cool 34 Years Ago Today [VIDEO]

If you were to make a list of the best country songs of all time there are certain titles that are a must. The Barbara Mandrell/George Jones classic "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is one of...

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George Jones' Widow Sells Former Estate

The palatial home that George Jones shared with his wife, Nancy Jones, has been sold. Continue reading…

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Alan Jackson Shares George Jones' Last Letter

Not long before he died, George Jones penned a final letter to Alan Jackson. He was asking for a favor, one the younger country singer was likely happy to fulfill. Now, as Jackson releases his Angels...

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41 Years Ago: George Jones Earns No. 1 Hit With 'The Grand Tour'

Today (Aug. 31) is a big anniversary for George Jones. It was on this day in 1974, 41 years ago, that the country music hitmaker earned his sixth No. 1 hit with his single "The Grand Tour." Continue...

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Superstar Remakes of "The Grand Tour" by George Jones [VIDEO]

George Jones released so many classic hits but one of my all time favorites has to be "The Grand Tour". I have always loved that one. It was on this date in 1974 that George hit the number one spot on...

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21 Years Ago: George Jones Undergoes Triple Bypass Surgery on His 63rd Birthday

Twenty-one years ago today, on Sept. 12, 1994, George Jones had a birthday to remember, even if it wasn't the way he had hoped. It was on this day that the singer had triple bypass surgery at...

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George Jones Thundered His Way to His First Number One 57 Years Ago Today...

You will find very little debate to the fact that the sound of real country music was born in the voice of George Jones. There is probably no other singer in the history of country music who was more...

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Remembering George Jones on the Third Anniversary of His Death [VIDEO]

Three years ago today the music world mourned the loss of a legend. George Jones passed away on this date in 2013 and will never be forgotten. We have lost a lot of legends lately, with the passing of...

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Loretta Lynn, George Jones and Brad Paisley Sing Conway Twitty's 'Hello...

Conway Twitty was one of the all time biggest hit makers in country music history. Conway had a body of work that few will ever rival in ours or any lifetime. He had a way of fitting into whatever...

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George Jones Took the Ultimate Country Heartbreaker to Number One 36 Years...

If you ask die hard county music fans to name the greatest country love song of all time. You will get a lot of argument. Tim and Faith's "It's Your Love" Lonestar's "Amazed", John Michael Montgomery's...

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