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 In 2013,
George Jones, the country music icon often
referred to as the "the greatest living
country singer" will mark the end of an era
with a farewell tour for his fans titled
"The Grand Tour". After over fifty
years of touring, Jones has decided he is ready
to slow down and spend more time with his wife,
children and grandchildren. Jones was quoted as
saying "It is tough to stop doing what I
love, but the time has come". As a tribute
to his loyal fans he wants to tour one more year
and let them know, this will be his last.
The Grand Tour will visit approximately 60 cities
in 2013. The star will perform many of his hits
such as "White Lightning," "He
Stopped Loving Her Today," "Who's Gonna
Fill Their Shoes" and "I Don't Need
Your Rockin' Chair".
The legend also plans to record a new studio
album for the fans, and Dolly Parton has been
writing songs for him. It will be an album he
loves and wants to do.
About George Jones:
George Jones is the #2 best-charting country
artist of all time, with a staggering list of hit
singles in every decade 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 inductee, was
presented with a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement
Award this year and holds a National Medal of
Arts. At 80, Jones continues to be an active
country music superstar, headlining dozens of
concerts each year.www.GeorgeJones.com
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