American Songwriter

On This Day in 1955, George Jones Released His First Hit Single and a Song That Would Become a Country Standard

Seventy years ago today, George Jones released his first hit single. It went on to be recorded by countless country stars.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1954, George Jones Released an Early Hank Williams-Inspired Single

Seventy-one years ago today, George Jones released a single that showed his early adoration for Hank Williams.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

George Jones, Alabama and these '80s country stars are among the Opry's top 100 songs. Did your favorite make the list?

The Grand Ole Opry, country music's most beloved radio program and an American pop cultural institution, turns 100 in 2025. To celebrate, the Opry is revealing a fan-compiled list of the all-time ...
PBS

George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum

Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history with this all-star tribute concert featuring Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan, ...