George Jones spreads the gospel with massive tour
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George Jones ' near-fatal 1999 car accident led the country singer to create his new gospel album, which he'll support with a lengthy 2003 road trip.
Titled "The Gospel Collection," Jones' latest release hit stores on April 1. The two-disc set houses Jones' interpretations of two-dozen spirituals, including "Amazing Grace,"(I assume) "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
From now through April 24, Country Music Television is streaming one track each day from "The Gospel Collection" at its website.
The religious-themed material is a departure for Jones, whose previous works have largely comprised more mainstream country fare. The shift follows a March 1999 incident during which an under-the-influence Jones crashed his SUV into a Nashville bridge.
The then-67-year-old singer, who has battled various addictions over the course of his career, suffered a collapsed lung and punctured liver. He pled guilty to DWI and open-container violations, and subsequently entered an alcohol-treatment program.
At the time of his sentencing, Jones told reporters: "I look for this to be my final wake-up call. I think I'm going to have my life straightened out after this."
April 2003
7 - London, Ontario - John Labatt Centre
10 - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Centre 2000
11 - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Sportsplex
12 - Saint John, New Brunswick - Harbour Station
19 - Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry
May 2003
2, 3 - Myrtle Beach, SC - Alabama Theatre
4 - Jacksonville, NC - Equine Country USA
8 - Austin, TX - Riverbend Center
9, 10 - Robinsonville, MS - Sam's Town
17, 18 - Nashville, IN - Little Nashville Opry
22 - St. Louis, MO - Family Arena
23 - Elizabeth, IN - Caesars Indiana Casino
24 - Branson, MO - Grand Palace
June 2003
6 - Fort Worth, TX - Bass Performance Hall
7 - Muskogee, OK - Muskogee Civic Center
12 - Little Rock, AR - Robinson Center Hall
13 - Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Hotel & Casino
14 - Poplar Bluff, MO - Black River Coliseum
July 2003
18 - Morristown, OH - Jamboree In The Hills
19 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Casino
20 - North Tonawanda, NY - New Melody Fair
25 - Pigeon Forge, TN - Country Tonite Theatre
26 - Hurricane Mills, TN - Loretta Lynn Ranch
31 - Wausau, WI - Wisconsin Valley Fair
August 2003
2 - Branson, MO - Grand Palace
14 - Columbus, OH - Ohio State Fair
15 - Zanesville, OH - Muskingum Co. Fair
17 - Greenville, OH - Darke County Fair
29 - Cattlettsburg, KY - City Park
30 - Brooksville, KY - Foot's
September 2003
6, 7 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
12 - Kearney, NE - Tri-City Arena
13 - Branson, MO - Grand Palace
19 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre
20 - Cumming, GA - Lanierland Music Park
26, 27 - Renfro Valley, KY - Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
October 2003
9 - Branson, MO - Grand Palace
11 - Mahnomen, MN - Shooting Star Casino
12 - Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino
24, 25 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Casino
26 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa
28 - Redding, CA - To Be Announced
29 - Cupertino, CA - To Be Announced
31 - Laughlin, NV - Harrah's Laughlin
November 2003
1, 2 - Las Vegas, NV - Sam's Town Casino
14 - Evansville, IN - The Centre
15 - Wisconsin Dells, WI - Crystal Grand Theatre
22, 23 - Wheeling, WV - Capitol Music Hall
December 2003
4, 5 - Bossier City, LA - Horseshoe Casino
6 - Marksville, LA - Paragon Casino
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