American Songwriter

On This Day in 1956, George Jones Was Inducted Into the Opry—One Year After Technical Difficulties Nearly Spoiled His Opry Debut

On this day in 1956, a 25-year-old George Jones stepped into the circle at the Grand Ole Opry and into country music history. Officially inducted as an Opry member on August 25, 1956, “The Possum” ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2016, Country Music Said Goodbye to the Songwriter Who Penned Major Hits for George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Porter Wagoner

Nine years ago today, a songwriter who penned some of the most memorable hits in the history of country music died.
Tennessean

Texas native George Jones' timeless legacy reverberates in country music

Following the death of Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry legend George Jones on April 26, 2013, The Tennessean published a 100-page book celebrating his legacy. To many country music ...
Phoenix New Times

Dirty Drummer hosts a tribute to George Jones on his birthday

Country music star George Jones was born in Saratoga, Texas, on September 12, 1931. It was a Saturday, and the Great Depression was in full swing. For local country music fans and musicians, Jones’ ...
Tennessean

George Jones honored with statue on Ryman's Icon Walk

A statue of George Jones was unveiled on the Ryman Auditorium's "Icons Walk." Jones joins other country music icons like Little Jimmy Dickens, Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride on the Icons ...