Congratulations to George Jones and the other artists on Country Bluegrass Homecoming Volume 1 for being nominated for SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM in the 40th Dove Awards. The 40th annual Dove Awards will be presented April 23 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House.

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For more than half a century, country king George Jones has ruled at the top, and he’s still going strong, performing more than 100 concerts annually on the road!

Last night, George, 77, kicked off the first of two nights of sold-out shows at the Silverton Casino Lodge, and scalpers couldn’t even buy tickets to resell at a profit. George’s fans ensured that they grabbed them all up for themselves the minute they went on sale. more!

Wal*Mart and Nashville-based merchandising and marketing company Richards & Southern have launched a non-exclusive 8-act Country Legends T-shirt pallet display program. This program features cool, nostalgic style designs featuring The Oak Ridge Boys, Conway Twitty, Alabama, Charlie Daniels, George Jones and Kenny Rogers.
The shirts will be available for $7.99 in 1500 stores across America through May 2009.

By VANESSA FRANKO
The Press-Enterprise

With a career lasting for more than 50 years, George Jones has cemented a place in music history.

The country troubadour is bringing his legendary music to San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland on Thursday.

Jones said he will perform the hits from across his five-plus decades in music.

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COUNTRY Music Resort Set To Open This Fall

Ronnie Gilley’s family and business partners have set up a community rally in support of Country Crossing on Saturday (1/10) at the Rip Hewes Stadium in Dothan, AL.

Special guests include Jamie Foxx, George Jones, and several members of the NFL. Travis Tritt and Jake Owen kick-off the live shows that conclude of the rally.

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