It's "George Jones Week" In Nashville

Monday, Nov. 18

Unveiling of George Jones Monument at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home and Memorial Park & a Special Announcement from Nancy Jones

What:     The George Jones monument will be unveiled and there
                will be a special announcement from Nancy Jones
Who:      Nancy Jones & Guests; Event is open to the public
When:    Monday, Nov. 18
                Media Arrival: 3pm
                Event Start: 3:30pm
Where:  Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home and Memorial Park, (660 Thompson Ln Nashville, TN 37204)


Thursday, Nov. 21

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 53rd Birthday Bash
Honoring George Jones
Featuring Performances by Terri Clark, Darryl Worley, Daryle Singletary, Troy Gentry & More

What:    Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 53rd Birthday Bash Honoring George Jones
Who:     Terri Clark, Darryl Worley, Daryle Singletary, Troy Gentry & More
When:   Thursday, Nov. 21
               Start time: 5:30pm CT
Where: Broadway between 4th and 5th Ave


Friday, Nov. 22

Playin' Possum! The Final NO SHOW
All-Star Tribute

What:    Playin' Possum! The Final NO SHOW All-Star Tribute
Who:     For a full list of performers, please visit: www.georgejones.com
When:   Friday, Nov. 22
               Start time: 7:30pm CT
Where: Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway)
Notes:  Media credentials will allow photographers in FRONT OF HOUSE ONLY. No backstage access.  TV crews will be given access to audio/video mult box.

Media Contact: 

Caitlin DeForest / 615-777-6995 x240 | 256-899-3439 (c)
caitlin@websterpr.com 
 

Nashville's Who's Who At George Jones Tribute

Today, Nancy Jones revealed additional talent for what would have been George Jones’ final concert appearance in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 22, 2013 but is now a tribute to the country music legend.  In addition, “Playin' Possum! The Final NO Show” has been dubbed the official name of the event.

"The evening of George Jones songs is going to be the best musical tribute Nashville has ever seen,” says Nancy Jones.  “We have many surprises planned, and I just wish George could be here to see what we are doing for him."

The SOLD OUT tribute concert will feature performances by Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Big & Rich, Loretta Lynn, Lee Ann Womack, Craig Morgan, Thompson Square, Ronnie Milsap, Bill Anderson and rockers Megadeth. Previously announced performers include Kid Rock, George Strait, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, The Oak Ridge Boys, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Sam Moore, and others.

"George Jones had a way of putting his finger right into your wounds and letting you know, 'I understand. I know your pain.' While 'Wild Irish Rose,' may be an unexpected choice with so many great songs to choose from, it is a perfect example of Mr. Jones way of reaching inside every one of us, and making us aware that we all have pain. By far the most pain a man can endure, sadly as so many of our Vietnam Vets know, is to come home and find no one wants him. In the end, as so many do, they end their days inside of a bottle, as "Rose" knows too well," says Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine.

George Jones, often referred to as the "the greatest living country singer" was on his farewell tour titled "The Grand Tour,” when he passed away. The icon’s hits, "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair", "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes", "White Lightning" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today" will surely become standards for honky-tonk cover bands for years to come.

Johnny Cash Music Festival

Photo Courtesy: Johnny Cash Music Festival

George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Daily & Vincent, Gary Morris, Rodney Crowell, Chelsea Crowell, Roseanne Cash, John Carter and Laura Cash and Tommy Cash will perform at the first Johnny Cash Music Festival Concert at Arkansas State University August 4.


Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has proclaimed August 4 Johnny Cash Day.


The Cash family is working with the institution to make the festival an annual event in order to fund the restoration of Johnny Cash's boyhood home in Dyess, Ark., which the school recently acquired. In addition, funds will also go toward the establishment of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Museum in the New Deal Era Administration Building at Dyess.