George
Jones Final Concert
Mega-Stars
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The
mega-stars continue to lineup for George
Jones final concert, which is set
for Friday, November 22, 2013 at Nashville's
Bridgestone Arena. Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby
Lynne, The Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore are the
latest acts announced for the historic event.
The celebrity packed lineup also includes Dierks
Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson,
Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers,
Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Gene
Watson. More stars are expected to be announced
as performers gear up to pay tribute to one of
the world's most accomplished recording artists.
Being joined by so many incredible singers
while doing what I love will be truly
heartwarming, says George Jones. It's
shaping up to be more than I expected or could
have ever imagined, he adds.
Tickets for the Nashville finale are available at
all Ticketmaster locations.
George Jones, often referred to as the "the
greatest living country singer" will mark
the end of an era with 2013's farewell tour
titled "The Grand Tour". The tour is
expected to make approximately 44 stops this
year. The icon's hits, "I Don't Need Your
Rockin' Chair", "Who's Gonna Fill Their
Shoes", "White Lightning" and
"He Stopped Loving Her Today" will
surely be part of each night's set list, along
with plenty of guests and surprises.
About George Jones
George Jones is the #2 best-charting country
artist of all time, with a staggering list of hit
singles since the 50s. The Beaumont, Texas
native also has 143 Top 40 hits to his name, has
received two Grammy Awards, was a 2008 Kennedy
Center Honor recipient, is a Country Music Hall
of Fame member, was presented with a GRAMMY
Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and holds a
National Medal of Arts medallion.www.GeorgeJones.com
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