Some 30 years after he earned a country hit as the songwriter of George Jones’ "Bartender’s Blues," James Taylor is showing a continued affinity for the Possum by remaking George’s very first charted single, "Why Baby Why," for an upcoming album called Covers.

It’s one of several former country hits that get updated by Sweet Baby James on the album. James recorded all 12 tracks on Covers during a 10-day run of sessions. Covers is being released on Sept. 30.

George, GAC’s Artist of the Month, has his own album on the way. Burn Your Playhouse Down: the unreleased duets comes out Aug. 19, loaded with guest performances by Keith Richards, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Mark Knopfler, Marty Stuart and Tammy Wynette, among others.
 

There is no doubt that George Jones helped set the standard for modern country music. It is impossible to overstate his impact as one of the architects of the country music sound. George's new project, Burn Your Playhouse Down: the unreleased duets, is a collection of never-before-heard gems. To help honor George and celebrate the release of his new album, GAC has made him their Artist Of The Month. More at GACTV.com
 

Just like in the states, George sat town to talk with Pio Mc Cann of Highland Radio in Ireland to promote his upcoming tour. Here are a few highlights from the interview.  continued
 

Music Industry Hopefuls Learn from Top-Notch Instructors

Legendary performer George Jones wants to help others discover their road to music industry success. George Jones University was established as an intensive seminar program designed to teach the basics of the business.  continued
 

George and his daughter Georgette Jones, his daughter with Tammy Wynette have released a new single to radio.  "You And Me And Time" is on George's new album, "Burn Your Playhouse Down: The Unreleased Duets"  Don't miss your chance to own a copy of this once in a lifetime album.  Pre-Order TODAY!
 

Pre-Order George's new album, "Burn Your Playhouse Down: The Unreleased Duets" TODAY!  Don't miss your chance to own a copy of this album with never before released duets with Tammy Wynette, Georgette Jones, Vince Gill, Keith Richards and many more!  Pre-Order TODAY!
 

By Kym Kilgore / LiveDaily Contributor

Country music legend George Jones [ tickets ] continues to add dates to his ongoing tour schedule, which now stretches into December.

The 76-year-old performer, who has been playing all over the US since last summer, will resume touring July 18 in Myrtle Beach, SC, and he'll visit Alabama and Tennessee before heading out next month for a week's worth of shows in Ireland.  more!
 

George Jones had a guitar returned to him last month that had been stolen more than 40 years ago, though a wrist injury prevented him from playing it on stage that night. As it turns out, that injury might have helped him fix another physical ailment.

George broke his right wrist in October 2006 when he fell at the entrance of producer Keith Stegall’s Nashville studio. He had surgery a week later, then appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York without an acoustic guitar, which he’s traditionally played during his concerts . more!
 

The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum’s second crop of honorees will include men whose instrumental and production wizardry bolstered classic hits including “Dock of the Bay,” “Mustang Sally,” “Peggy Sue,” “Like a Rolling Stone” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” as announced Tuesday morning at the Hall.

George Jones and Peter Frampton were on hand Tuesday morning to announce the new class of Hall of Famers. more!
 

June 23,2008...Bandit Records will release GEORGE JONES - BURN YOUR PLAYHOUSE DOWN: the unreleased duets, a collection of never before heard duets between Jones and his illustrious guests on August 19, 2008. The recordings range from the mid-70s with his ex-wife, the "First Lady of Country Music," Tammy Wynette to the most recent recording from 2007 with his daughter, Georgette, the only child from the union of George and Tammy.  continued
 

This is one story you've just got to hear.

46 years after it was stolen, country music legend George Jones is getting his long-lost guitar back.

It's been in the hands of an East Texas man, Larry Berry of Chandler who bought it years ago.  more!
 

This week on Country Music Across America Storme Warren hits studio with Darryl Worley, John Anderson, Bill Anderson, Tracey Lawrence and George Jones. See who is cutting new duets together on the only news show dedicated to Country Music. Be sure not to miss the show, airing on June 5th at 8 PM ET.
 

George Jones, Country Music Hall of Fame member, lends a hand to support HopeHouse International, a non-profit organization that exists so that orphans in Ukraine can become adopted by Christian couples within their country.

A special George Jones miniature rocking chair has been designed and is autographed by George in an effort to raise funds for HopeHouse, which enables adoptions by addressing adequate housing needs which results in three or more children being given a family and a future.  continued
 

Well...almost! Check out George and Nancy's appearance in Alan Jackson's new video "Good Time"  more

If you have ever wanted to sing George Jones songs at your favorite Karaoke spot, click here and join with other fans requesting George's songs at Chartbuster Karaoke!  more

Robert Reid
The Record

Few artists in any genre can legitimately subtitle a tour Fifty Years of Hits. George Jones is one artist who can do it with a straight face.

Actually, he does it wearing his signature possum-like grin, which seldom left his face Monday night when he appeared in concert at the Centre in the Square.  more