GEORGE JONES ENTERS NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY
When George Jones delivered the finished vocal on “He Stopped Loving Her Today” in February 1980, he rather famously bet producer Billy Sherrill the song — which he branded as “morbid” — had no chance at reaching No. 1.
Not only did it top the country charts that summer, it’s now been certified among the most important aural moments in history with its entry into the National Recording Registry.
TAKE A LOOK AT GEORGE JONES AT BAMAJAM
George Jones appeared at the 2009 BamaJam. Take a look at a few pictures from the show at CMT.com
GEORGE COMES OUT FOR OPRY TRUST SHOW
Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser and Jarrod Niemann performed to a packed house Thursday night (May 28) at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville during a fundraiser for the Opry Trust Fund, a charity that helps support those in the country music industry in time of financial need. Country music icons including George Jones, Mel Tillis, Bill Anderson, and many more came out to show their support. Take a look!
COUNTRY ARTISTS AID ALABAMA SCHOOL
Ronnie Gilley Properties President Ronnie Gilley, Kennedy Center Honoree George Jones, and 3-Time Female Vocalist of the Year Lorrie Morgan on their effort to rebuild an Alabama school, ravaged by a tornado.
Ronnie Gilley and country music artists Lorrie Morgan and George Jones appeared on the Fox Business Channel recently to discuss We Are Enterprise charity CD as well as Country Crossings, the upcoming BamaJam Music Festival. more!