Grand Ole Opry member George Jones passed away on Friday at the age of 81. He was hospitalized last week with “fever and irregular blood pressure.”
GEORGE JONES HOSPITALIZED IN NASHVILLE: Nashville, TN (April 18, 2013) – Today, country music icon George Jone… http://t.co/a4jtHahoLs
— George Jones (@gjpossum) April 18, 2013
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Country music legend George Jones has died – http://t.co/hCCT8em2P3
— Michael van Poppel (@mpoppel) April 26, 2013
Born September 12, 1931, Jones is regarded among the most important and influential singers in American popular music history. He was the singer of enduring country music hits including “She Thinks I Still Care,” “The Grand Tour,” “Walk Through This World With Me,” “Tender Years” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” the latter of which is often at the top of industry lists of the greatest country music singles of all time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and the rest of the family http://t.co/tmRnZN9Urv
— George Jones (@gjpossum) April 26, 2013
You can share your love, prayers and memories with Nancy at [email protected]
— George Jones (@gjpossum) April 26, 2013
No one did more to shape Country Music. pic.twitter.com/sTb3vYJCkk
— Lee Greenwood (@TheLeeGreenwood) April 26, 2013
The world will miss the great #georgejones A giant has passed on. Proud to say we were true friends. Who's gonna fill his shoes? Nobody.
— John Rich (@johnrich) April 26, 2013
Really REALLY bad news. We've lost a country music legend. And I've lost a hero and a friend. Goodbye George Jones…
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/carrieunderwood/status/327789568210370561
Happy memory of me and George. You may have left us, but your music and your legacy never will. #Legend pic.twitter.com/uKayrmp6tx
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 26, 2013
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So sad we lost "the possum" today. R.I.P George Jones and know we didn't stop loving you today. You will live on forever in our hearts.
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) April 26, 2013
The world will miss the great #georgejones A giant has passed on. Proud to say we were true friends. Who's gonna fill his shoes? Nobody.
— John Rich (@johnrich) April 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/TheArabella/status/327792736386314240
It's a sad day in country music. George Jones… You will be missed. Thanks for all you gave us through the years.
— Tyler Farr (@tylerfarr) April 26, 2013
RIP George Jones, singer of greatest-ever country song, "The Grand Tour."
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) April 26, 2013
Sad news, y'all: Country legend George Jones has died. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Love ya, Possum. #RIP
— cmt (@CMT) April 26, 2013
Most beautiful rendition of National Anthem I ever heard was George Jones at a heavyweight title bout in Nashville. Simple & perfect.
— Burn, Democrat-Run Cities, Burn! (@NolteNC) April 26, 2013
Twitterers shared some of their favorite tunes sung by Jones.
Another country star, George Jones has left us. May he R.I.P. http://t.co/X0rPt1b6k9
— Color Me Red ? (@ColorMeRed) April 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/matthewhurtt/status/327788615889457154
Ugh … love him. George Jones dead at 81.
This voice is one of a kind: http://t.co/5cwGR5JWQz— Suzy Morgan (@ProducerSusan) April 26, 2013
My first reaction to George Jones passing is to listen to this http://t.co/HNWb3KFGE2
— Jeff Quinton (@JeffQuinton) April 26, 2013
The King is Gone and So Are You | RIP George Jones – Country Legend dies at 81 http://t.co/yGrQmhVsrg
— Victoria Coley (@VictoriaRColey) April 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/ErickaAndersen/status/327788539448279041
https://twitter.com/mrBobbyBones/status/327788298682654721
RIP #GeorgeJones: Live circa 1964: “The Race Is On”: http://t.co/HZ16xXPUTO
— Kurt Loder (@kurt_loder) April 26, 2013
RIP Mr. Jones.
Update:
More industry friends and fans pay their respects:
George Jones was my friend, and I loved him.
Trace Adkins— Trace Adkins (@TraceAdkins) April 26, 2013
"There aren't words in our language to describe the depth of his greatness. I'll miss my kind and generous friend."
— Vince Gill (@VGcom) April 26, 2013
.@VGcom & @gjpossum http://t.co/zJEdcI3aGX
— Vince Gill (@VGcom) April 26, 2013
Rest In Peace George Jones!!! -KU http://t.co/60QYNEWSLL
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) April 26, 2013
Possum, angels
got a serious lead singer today – God bless Nancy his loving wife – what a guy- what a voice – that was one hell of a show!— Kix Brooks (@KixBrooks) April 26, 2013
So sad to hear abt the passing of George Jones. Country music has lost one of our pioneers & legendary icons. You will never be forgotten.
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) April 26, 2013
I'll never forget the first time I heard the story in "He Stopped Loving Her Today". RIP George Jones. Country Legend. U will be missed.
— Jennifer Nettles (@JenniferNettles) April 26, 2013
Such a sad day… May you Rest in Peace George Jones. @gjpossum
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) April 26, 2013
My friend,the greatest singer of all time,has passed.To those who knew him,our lives were full. To those of you who don't: discover him now.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) April 26, 2013
George Jones passed away this morning. We will miss ya Possum.
There will never be another!! Make them angels weep up there GJ.— Bo Bice (@OfficialBoBice) April 26, 2013
@gjpossum gonna take the day off from tweeting in memory of George, breaking out my Vinyl GJ & jam till midnight.
— Bo Bice (@OfficialBoBice) April 26, 2013
We lost one of the best voices God created this morning. Our hearts are saddened to hear that George Jones has passed away…
— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) April 26, 2013
…. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and all of the family.
— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) April 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/TheTimMcGraw/status/327796910175965184
Every serious country artist in the past 30 years has some #georgejones dna in their blood and music. My God. We've lost our Elvis.
— John Rich (@johnrich) April 26, 2013
We will miss our friend Mr George Jones RIP
— cmorganmusic (@cmorganmusic) April 26, 2013
So sad to hear about George Jones . His voice and music will be with us forever. Thoughts go out to all his family, friends and fans.
— Martina McBride (@martinamcbride) April 26, 2013
RIP George Jones. A country music legend who will be truly missed.
— Scotty McCreery (@ScottyMcCreery) April 26, 2013
man….heartbroken
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) April 26, 2013
as sad as i am, i know my friend terry eldredge @TheGrascals is devastated. no bigger fan. many nights listening to jones together. #thedoor
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) April 26, 2013
We are devastated this morning … We have lost The Possum… Legend and Friend… RIP George Jones
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) April 26, 2013
Heaven better get ready for George Jones. He will always be the greatest singer of real country music – there’ll never be another.
— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) April 26, 2013
We lost a great man today,, but his Music and his Spirit will live forever
Go get some Rest now George Jones,,, you deserve it— Neal McCoy (@NealMcCoy) April 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/thebandperry/status/327796474199031813
George. You will be deeply missed. Thanks for the beautiful memories.
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) April 26, 2013
So saddened to hear of George Jones' passing. He was an idol of mine and a true legend! One of the best voices of a… http://t.co/WnNm5VTg5L
— Sara Evans (@saraevansmusic) April 26, 2013
R.I.P. to a true country/american legend, George Jones. thanx for the music.
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) April 26, 2013
My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favorite singer… http://t.co/it9arwCPal
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) April 26, 2013
The world may have lost the greatest country singer that ever lived. pic.twitter.com/tdID9Sm57r
— Merle Haggard (@merlehaggard) April 26, 2013
Sad to hear of the passing of the great George Jones, Soundtrack to much of my childhood. We'll lay a wreath upon his door. Rest in peace.
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) April 26, 2013
I am so saddened by the news of George Jones' passing.I will always treasure our times together. http://t.co/bd9z3ZyxQL RIP @gjpossum
— Tracy Lawrence (@tracy_lawrence) April 26, 2013
George Jones :*( R.I.P.
— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) April 26, 2013
"THE Country Music singer of all time. The words 'Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes' has never been more true than today."-Ricky Skaggs @gjpossum
— Ricky Skaggs (@RickySkaggs) April 26, 2013
@gjpossum Very sad farewell to George Jones. Deepest sympathies to Nancy and the family.
— Clint Black (@Clint_Black) April 26, 2013
#RIPGeorgeJones http://t.co/eXivHW30Bv – My heartfelt prayers go out the family, friends and fans of George Jones. @gjpossum
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) April 26, 2013
Sad day in Country music. We've lost another piece of history. @gjpossum was not only a good singer, but a good friend. He will be missed!
— Hank Williams, Jr. (@HankJr) April 26, 2013
George Jones has passed. Damn. Thought he'd live forever. Let's break out his catalogue and play it all day Godspeed possum and family. – T
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) April 26, 2013
It's sad day. George Jones will not be forgotten & we will never stop loving him. Prayers with the family. @gjpossum http://t.co/UMBbYHLSF1
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) April 26, 2013
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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