George Jones

1990 - George Strait begins a five-week visit to #1 on the Billboard country chart

The late George Jones was a legend in country music, and his impact on the genre will live on in more ways than one. Soon, a monument will be constructed for Jones at Woodlawn Cemetery, where he is buried.

1962 - George Jones hits #1 on the Billboard country chart

Country superstar Alan Jackson closed out George Jones' funeral service in Nashville last Thursday with a fitting version of 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' Now, the Grand Ole Opry has placed the video online for fans to enjoy.

George Jones left his impression on so many singers, and one of those is certainly Sammy Kershaw.  You can hear Jones' lilting style in many of Kershaw's songs.  So, it seems no surprise that the Louisiana singer has penned a song as a tribute to the Possum.

In an unexpected twist on the old notion that the show must go on, country legend George Jones' star-studded farewell concert -- which was scheduled for Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 22 -- will still take place as planned.

The funeral for legendary country singer George Jones will be televised, streamed online and aired on radio.

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.

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.

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.

I have been hosting and producing the KICKS 105 Gold Mine Show on Saturday mornings for more years than I can remember, but today's show, which was a special tribute to George Jones...well, let's just say I've never put so much emotion into a show as I did today.

Country music artists and fans are reeling from the news that George Jones, arguably one of the greatest country singers of all time, died on Friday April 26. Born September 12, 1931, Jones is considered one of the most important and influential singers in the history of American popular music, and Nashville's biggest stars are taking the news hard.