Hit Song Preserved by the Library of Congress and added to the National Recording Registry in 2008 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today marks the 40th Anniversary of Country Music Hall of Fame member George Jones’ iconic song “He Stopped Loving Her Today” reaching #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Chart on July 5, 1980. This was Jones’ first solo hit in six years and paved the way to …
Country music legend George Jones has announced plans for one more tour before retiring from the music business. He is also said to be working on a final album with Dolly Parton. Full story is here.
George Jones – Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?
7/01/2010 – from the great Tom Kipp: I always suspected ol’ Bob would bow out in the anniversary month of CG. [July 1969 seems longer ago than EVER right now.] And, after the conversation we had about Consumer Guide in 2006, driving back to his hotel from Greil and Jenny Marcus’ dinner party at the …