COUNTRY CROSSING GRAND OPENING ANNOUNCED
Country Crossing announces artists to perform during its three-day grand opening event, January 15-17, 2010. Headliners for the event include Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, Lorrie Morgan and John Anderson, who all have interests in the development. All live shows will be free to the public.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the venues with artists and officials will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17. George Jones will attend the ribbon cutting for the George Jones Possum Holler Bed & Breakfast. Exact times for the individual ribbon cuttings will be released at a later date.
GEORGE JONES’ “HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY” TO BE FEATURED IN LIBRARY OF CONGRESS HISTORICAL ARCHIVES
“The Sounds of American Culture” radio special to air nationwide this weekend on Public Radio International’s Studio 360 program
George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” was selected by the Library of Congress’ National Recording Preservation Board and will be featured on this weekend’s “The Sounds of American Culture” program on PRI’s Studio360. The award winning radio series continues to draw attention to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. This weekend show’s featured guests include George Jones and Bobby Braddock, the song’s co-author and country columnist Hazel Smith who will discuss the history of the song, its recording and the impact it has had on music throughout the years.
GEORGE JONES MAKES PEACE WITH HIS NICKNAMES
When you think of George Jones, several things come to mind: classic country hit maker, multiple industry award winner, ex-husband of the late Tammy Wynette, and, of course, those nicknames: ‘The Possum’ and ‘No Show Jones.’
“When you’re called ‘The Possum’ … it stays with me. There’s no way I can ever live it down,” George tells The Boot with a laugh. “T. Tommy Cutrer was a disc jockey. Everybody loved him. He was one of the old-timers on the all-night shows along with Ralph Emery, and those two got started calling me ‘The Possum.’
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Hall of Famer George Jones has been making records for over five decades, raising the bar for country music. In 2008, Jones, a National Medal of Arts winner, was honored at the Kennedy Center for his lifetime contribution to American culture. Mr. Jones’ mantel holds two Grammys, along with dozens of honors and accolades. George Jones is an integral force in the history of American music, yet he brims with humility, passion, and candor. His most recent release, A Collection of My Best Recollection, can be found at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations and Cracker Barrel online.
GEORGE JONES' 'FIRE' IS STILL GOING STRONG
George Jones, who turned 78 in September, is still going strong after five decades of making music. Earlier this year, the legend released his latest project, ‘A Collection of My Best Recollection,’ exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores and he’s back at work on another album. Plus, he continues to perform several shows a year. How does he do it?
“I still got the fire for it,” George tells The Boot with a grin.
The only thing that does slow The Possum down in terms of singing is allergies, but George works closely with his doctor to make sure he stays on top of the situation.