George Jones plans all-out return to the road for 2001
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Judging from his busy tour schedule in 2001, fabled country crooner George Jones has fully recovered from the alcohol-related, single-car accident that nearly claimed his life in 1999. Jones booking agent has lined up well over 50 tour stops for the 69-year-old singer.
Given Jones spotty track record on the road--one of his nicknames is "No Show"--some changes in Jones tour itinerary are likely to occur throughout the year.
In March 1999, Jones suffered a collapsed lung and punctured liver when the SUV he was driving slammed into a bridge abutment. An emergency rescue team reportedly spent two hours extricating Jones from the wreckage. Jones, who has a history of alcoholism, later pled guilty to driving under the influence.
Jones played occasional concerts at the end of 1999, and even stirred up some controversy when he refused to perform at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards after he was asked to perform an abbreviated version of his hit single "Choices." (Alan Jackson brought the crowd to its feet when he sang a few lines of "Choices" at the end of his CMA performance.)
January
20 - Paducah, KY - Executive Inn
26, 27 - Robinsonville MS - Sam's Town
February
2 - Tulsa, OK - Brady Theater
3 - Ft. Worth, TX - Billy Bobs
4 - San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Livestock Show
6 - El Paso, TX - Abraham Chavez Theater
7 - Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium
9, 10 - Las Vegas, NV - Sams Town Casino
11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Abravanel Hall
14 - El Cajon, CA - Performing Arts Center
16 - San Rafael, CA - Marin Center
18 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theater
20 - Amarillo, TX - Civic Center
March
1 - Plant City, FL - Strawberry Festival
3 - Silver Springs, FL - Silver Springs Park
15 - Williamsport, PA - TBA
16 - Bristol, TN - TBA
17 - Chattanooga, TN - Memorial Auditorium
29 - Dayton, OH - Nutter Center
30 - Louisville, KY - Palace Theatre
31 - Ft. Wayne, IN - Embassy Theatre
April
5 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Ramblers Ranch
6 - Fairfax, VA - Patriot Center
7 - Greensboro, NC - Special Events Centre
20, 21 - Myrtle Beach, SC - Alabama Theater
27, 28 - Suttons Bay, MI - Leelanau Sands Casino
May
3 - Lincoln, NE - Lied Center
4 - Sioux Falls, SD - Washington Pavilion
11 - Davenport, IA - Allen Theater
13 - Ames, IA - Stephens Auditorium
19 - Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
20 - Rapid City, SD - Rushmore Theatre
31 - State College, PA - TBA
June
1 - Salem, VA - Civic Center
2 - Knoxville, TN - Civic Auditorium
8 - Little Rock, AR - TBA
9 - St. Charles, MO - Family Arena
22 - Double Springs, AL - Looneys Amphitheater
23 - McMinnville, TN - Pish-Li-Kai
August
10 - Vicksburg, MS - Ameristar Casino
11 - Branson, MO - Grand Palace
17 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
30 - Du Quoin, IL - Du Quoin State Fair
September
13, 14 - Mt. Pleasant, MI - Soaring Eagle Casino
20 - Hinckley, MN - Grand Casino
21 - Newton, ND - Four Bears Casino
22 - Mahomen, MN - Shooting Star Casino
29, 29 - Renfro Valley, KY - TBA
October
4, 5 - Bossier City, LA - Horseshoe Casino
6 - Branson, MO - Grand Palace
19 - Biloxi, MS - Grand Casino
20 - Cumming, GA - Lanierland
26 - Kinder, LA - Grand Casino
November
2 - Owensboro, KY - Executive Inn
3 - Wisconsin Dells, WI - Crystal Grand
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