John Rich & Larry Gatlin Pay Tribute to George Jones

When John Rich learned George Jones had passed Friday morning, he took a glass of Crown to his roof-top deck, sat down facing Vanderbilt University Medical Center and pictured a beam of light bringing George to Heaven, reports USA Today. Then he called friend Larry Gatlin to join him that evening for their own private [...] Read More

Alan Jackson, Keith Urban & More Stars Remember George Jones

Following the announcement of George Jones‘ death on Friday, April 26 in Nashville, many of George’s fellow country stars offered their thoughts. Visit our George Jones photo gallery for photos spanning his legendary career. Remembering George Jones: Photo Gallery >> Keith Urban tweeted, “If I’m blessed enough to make it there, I look forward to [...] Read More

George Jones Dead at 81

GAC extends condolences to the family, friends and fans of Country Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry member, and Kennedy Center Honoree George Glenn Jones, who died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was hospitalized April 18 with fever and irregular blood pressure. Stars Remember George Jones [...] Read More

Gordon Stoker of The Jordanaires Dies at 88

Gordon Stoker, tenor singer for vocal group The Jordanaires, passed away March 27 at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee, reports the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. He was 88. Born August 3, 1924 in Gleason, Tennessee, Gordon grew up in a musical family and by eight was playing piano in church. He was [...] Read More

Opry Member Jack Greene Dies at 83

GAC extends condolences to the family, friends and fans of Grand Ole Opry star Jack Greene, who passed away peacefully in his sleep last night at his Nashville home, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Jack had been a member of the Opry since 1967 and was 83 years old. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this [...] Read More