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Stars Pay Tribute To Country Legend George Jones
Tributes are pouring in for country music legend George Jones following his death on Friday (26Apr13), with stars including Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, and Sheryl Crow paying their respects to the iconic musician.The Door hitmaker,...
By WENN on 26 April 2013
George Jones Dies At 81
Country music legend George Jones died on Friday (26Apr13) at the age of 81 after a short illness. He had been admitted to a hospital in Tennessee earlier this month (Apr13) suffering from a fever...
By WENN on 26 April 2013
George Jones Leads Tributes To Patti Page
Country star George Jones and actress Evan Rachel Wood have led tributes to Patti Page following her death on New Year's Day (01Jan13).The Tennessee Waltz hitmaker, who was the top-selling female singer of the 1950s,...
By WENN on 03 January 2013
George Jones Axes Gig After Falling Ill
Country singer George Jones has axed two weekend (02-04Nov12) concerts in Minnesota after falling ill.The veteran music star was initially due to perform at the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center in Mahnomen back...
By WENN on 01 November 2012
George Jones To Retire From The Stage After One More Grand Tour
Country legend George Jones is to retire from touring after one final 60-city U.S. trek.The singer/songwriter will hit the road for the last time in 2013 for The Grand Tour - which is also the...
By WENN on 15 August 2012
George Jones To Perform At Loretta Lynn's Ranch
Country icon George Jones is poised to make his live comeback with a concert at Loretta Lynn's famous ranch.The veteran singer scrapped a string of dates after he was hospitalised in March (12) and diagnosed...
By WENN on 02 May 2012
George Jones Opens Up About Family Feud
Country music legend George Jones has spoken out about the family feud between him and his daughter after he failed to walk her down the aisle at her wedding last year (11).Jones' daughter, Georgette Lennon,...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
George Jones Released From Hospital
Veteran country star George Jones has thanked fans for their support following his release from hospital on Tuesday (03Apr12).The 80-year-old singer was admitted to a medical facility in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday (29Mar12) suffering from...
By WENN on 04 April 2012
George Jones Hospitalized With Respiratory Infection
George Jones, the American country music star, has been hospitalized in Nashville for a respiratory infection, however, he is likely to be released later on Friday (March 30, 2012). Jones, 80, was kept in hospital...
By WENN on 30 March 2012
Diana Ross Pays Tribute To Whitney Houston
At Saturday's Grammy Special Merit Awards ceremony (February 11, 2012), Diana Ross was awarded with a lifetime achievement award. But the 67 year-old former Supremes leader said that she thought she should get an award...
By Lew Irwin on 13 February 2012
George Jones Turns 80 With Nashville Parties
Country music veteran George Jones celebrated his 80th birthday with a star-studded Nashville, Tennessee party on Tuesday (13Sep11).The revered singer/songwriter and pal Travis Tritt took over Rippy's for the bash and then hit the Grand...
By WENN on 15 September 2011
Taylor Swift And Justin Bieber Pick Up Cmt Nods
Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Justin Bieber are all nominated for this year's Country Music Television (CMT) awards.Lady Antebellum, Taylor and Rascal Flatts lead proceedings with nods in three award categories, while Carrie Underwood is...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2011
Johnny Cash's Home Turned Into A Museum
Johnny Cash's childhood home is being restored and turned into a museum.The family home where the 'Walk The Line' singer grew up in Dyess, Arkansas has been bought by the State University and will be...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 April 2011
Jones Hospitalised In Nashville
Country music legend GEORGE JONES has been hospitalised in Nashville, Tennessee after an annual medical check-up sparked concerns for his health.The 79-year-old singer/songwriter was undergoing a regular examination on Wednesday (05Jan10) when doctors decided to...
By WENN on 06 January 2011
Stars Auction Guitars For Flood Victims
Country singers ALAN JACKSON and GEORGE JONES are auctioning guitars to raise funds for the victims of the recent floods in Nashville, Tennessee.Severe storms hit the city earlier this month (May10) and devastating floods left...
By WENN on 21 May 2010
George Jones Honoured In Hometown
Country legend GEORGE JONES has been honoured in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas - after being added to the local Walk of Fame. Jones pressed cowboy boots into a wet cement slab that will be...
By WENN on 28 March 2006
Hurley's Ex Credited With Saving Jerry Lee Lewis
The father of LIZ HURLEY's son DAMIAN is being credited with saving rock 'n' roll legend JERRY LEE LEWIS' life after signing him up to record a new covers album with a number of rock...
By WENN on 13 June 2005
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