George Jones and Tammy Wynette had an undeniable connection, which is why their duets are considered some of the greatest in country music history. One particular performance of “The Ceremony” in 1972 at the Old Plantation Music Park in Lakeland, Florida shows just how much fun Jones and Wynette would have while singing together. Jones and Wynette were married in 1969, but ended up divorcing in […] More
After George Jones passed away in April of 2013, his most famous peers came together to honor him at a special event that November. Titled Playin’ Possum! The Final No Show Tribute To George Jones held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, the tribute included performances from George Strait, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Emmylou Harris, Kid Rock, Eric Church, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, and Alan Jackson. […] More
George Jones and Vestal Goodman paid tribute to the Stanley Brothers with a moving cover of their powerful “Angel Band.” Jones and Goodman put a country-gospel twist on The Stanley Brother’s bluegrass version. Sticking with the spiritual theme – their music video for “Angel Band” features the two singing the powerful lyrics in a field alongside a young girl playing nearby […] More
Both George Jones and Nancy Sepulvado were divorced when they met in 1981, and Nancy wasn’t even a fan of George’s music at the time. But she still decided to go with a friend to hear him play at a festival in New York one day, and that decision changed her life, and George’s. A mere matter of […] More
Country music singer Josh Turner has been blessed with a deeply sensational voice and striking ability to musically convey even the deepest of emotions. Since growing to substantial fame in the early 2000s with his revolutionary hit “Long Black Train,” Turner has continued onto a path of greatness with his incredible vocal abilities. While Turner is a modern […] More
By now, it seems that almost everyone out there has offered up a cover of “Tennessee Whiskey.” In fact, Chris Stapleton‘s famous recording is a cover itself, though it is certainly responsible for renewing interest in the song. “Tennessee Whiskey” was first released in 1981 by outlaw artist David Allan Coe off of his album of the same name. […] More
This baby girl was doing what everyone loves doing in the car during a road trip – taking a nap. She was sound asleep, but that all changed when she heard the music introduction to George Jones’ hit 1959 song “White Lightning”. Just before Jones begins singing, the little girl suddenly woke up from her deep sleep […] More
George Jones always held a deep fondness in his heart for gospel music. Whenever he had the opportunity to record a gospel album, he jumped at the chance. Jone’s connection to gospel music goes way back to his childhood. He first learned how to play the guitar in church by performing gospel songs. After achieving country superstardom years […] More
During his many decades in music, George Jones was able to enjoy one prolific career. His songs have been deemed as some of the greatest in country music history, especially “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” In fact, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is often declared to be the greatest country song of all time. No one has ever […] More
From Johnny Cash and June Carter to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the genre of country music has given birth to some of the most iconic couples. However, debatably one of biggest and most explosive couples to ever come about was that of Tammy Wynette and George Jones. While their marriage was dissolved after five years, the union between the two icons gave country music some of the most […] More
A talented young man from Ireland by the name of Keelan payed a stunning tribute to one of the finest vocalists to ever grace the genre of country music, delivering a striking rendition of George Jones’ “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.” Donning a country-esque flannel while armed with his acoustic guitar, the young vocalist showed […] More
There’s nothing quite as luxurious as a country megastar’s tour bus and The Possum proves that nobody’s bus holds a candle to his with this full-fledged tour of his rockstar home on wheels! In 2004, together with his wife Nancy, George Jones gives fans a complete walkthrough of his magnificent tour bus that is big […] More
