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Nashville will soon be adding another stop for the many tourists who come to the music City every year to indulge in its country music scene: The George Jones Museum will be opening during April to mark the second anniversary of the performer's death, according to his widow Nancy Jones. -
Little Jimmy Dickens Dead at 94, Country Artists React to Oldest Grand Ole Opry Star's Death [PHOTOS]
Grand Ole Opry legend Little Jimmy Dickens has died. The country singer was hospitalized for a stroke on Dec. 25, six days after turning 94. Dickens performed right up until the end of his life, gracing the Opry stage on Dec. 20 for a big birthday bash. As Rolling Stone Country points out, the singer was best known for comedic tunes like "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" and "Take an Old Cold Tater (and Wait)." -
Celebrating 50 Years of Willie Nelson at the Grand Ole Opry: When Did Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and More Debut?
We found a list of the best country music performers of all time (from About.com...but no more specialized music site dared make such a list) and found when everyone in the Top 10 made their respective debuts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Willie Nelson's first performance at the historic venue. -
George Jones Museum To Open In Nashville
George Jones, one of country's all-time greatest talents, will be honored in downtown Nashville with the George Jones Museum. -
This Day in Country Music History - September 18
As we review this day in Country music history, let's take a look at #1's, RIAA certifications and criminal charges. -
LISTEN: Billy Ray Cyrus Releases Single from Upcoming Album, ‘Icon: The Distance’
Billy Ray Cyrus is about to drop a new album tomorrow, June 3, titled 'Icon: The Distance'. He's just premiered the album's single, "The Distance." -
In Memoriam 2013: Looking back at those we've mourned on Music Times this year
Every year, we must say goodbye to people in the music industry whose work has influenced our world today. Although we don't have the space to include everyone who has died this year, we would like to honor some of those we have written about on Music Times in 2013. Click on each link to read their stories. -
George Jones Nashville tribute concert features performances from George Strait, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Eric Church
George Jones had an undeniable influence on country music, but even his family had to be surprised how epic his tribute concert turned out to be. More than 112 performers, and plenty of big names, showed up to play at "Playin' Possum: The Final No Show," a gig performed Friday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. -
Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson and many more to perform at George Jones tribute concert
Country music legend George Jones was to have a pretty exciting 2013. He was announced as one of the new inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, and he would be more-or-less retiring with a farewell concert during November. Unfortunately, Jones passed away from respiratory failure at the age of 81on April 26. Jones' wife and musicians have banded together to make the final concert a huge gathering of country stars. -
George Jones Tribute Concert in Nashville Adds More Talent: Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, George Strait Among Others
Fans of the late George Jones have been tearing at the bit for his November Memorial concert, and the star performers just keep getting added to the list -
Back of The Billboards: George Jones 'Super Hits' Returns as Country Fans Remember April Passing
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the record that finished at no. 200 for the previous week. We hope to give new life to music that you might have missed, or new life to classic albums you may have forgotten. -
George Jones: New Album, 'Amazing Grace,' Gospel Collection To Release September 10, Months After His Death
A collection of Gospel favorites by George Jones, entitled 'Amazing Grace,' is set to release on September 10, only months after his death, through Bandit Records.
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