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 28 Entertainment
announced today the acquisition of the
story rights to George Jones and his wife Nancy
for a feature film project about the incredible
life and career of the iconic country singer. The
project, written by Dennis L. Baxter and produced
by Baxter and 28 Entertainment's Jay Hoffman and
Brian A. Hoffman, depicts George's life as a
country music legend while battling his personal
demons.
“Over the years we have been approached to
make George's life into a feature film, but it
was not until Dennis Baxter became involved that
we were confident the story could be told
accurately. George and I started working with
Dennis six years ago in crafting the life-long
story. Knowing George had input in this film and
that it will be told the way he wanted it told, I
feel we are in good hands to collaborate with 28
Entertainment as we move forward with
production,” said Nancy Jones.
Nancy Jones will Executive Produce and consult on
the project. Baxter worked closely with Nancy and
George on the story before George passed away on
April 26th in Nashville at the age of 81.
“George had hoped to see the movie before he
passed and worked with me to make sure the story
was complete.” said Dennis Baxter
Jones' story is one of legendary talent, fame and
success, while showing the dark side of
alcoholism and drug abuse to levels that few
people could survive. It is also a story of
healing, renewed faith and the unconditional love
that ultimately pulled him through the turbulent
times. The script portrays a life that was torn
apart by addiction in a very public way, and was
saved by the incredible love story of Nancy and
George.
“George's career is one of the most
celebrated of country music legends, and we feel
it is important to tell his story for fans and
music lovers around the world. We are huge fans
of George and his music and look forward to
working closely with Nancy as we bring his life
to the big screen,” said Jay Hoffman of 28
Entertainment.
George Jones had 14 number one country hits and
more than 150 songs on the charts, including his
award winning single "He Stopped Loving Her
Today" which is considered the greatest
country music song of all time.
Jones was inducted into the Country Music Hall of
Fame in 1992, named a Kennedy Center Honoree in
2008 and in 2012 was presented with a Grammy
Lifetime Achievement award. Along with his
induction into the Country Music Hall Of Fame he
received countless other awards and accolades
from ACM, CMA, Country Music Television, and of
course, The Grand Ole Opry.
The deal was represented by Chris Corabi on
behalf of 28 Entertainment's Jay Hoffman, Brian
A. Hoffman, and Dennis L. Baxter, and by Jess
Rosen of Greenberg Traurig on behalf of George
and Nancy Jones.www.GeorgeJones.com
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