Country legend George Jones still going strong
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Longtime road-warrior George Jones , now 72 years old, continues to display more stamina on the tour circuit than most acts a third his age.
Much of the country great's itinerary for the remainder of the year--which includes concerts in every month through November--has been set. He'll play a mix of clubs, theaters, casinos and fair/festival dates.
If anything, Jones--long considered to have one of country music's best voices--is becoming a more reliable performer as he ages. Years ago, he earned the nickname "No Show" because of his previous penchant for canceling shows at the last minute.
Some of the Texas native's earliest live recordings--taped in the '50s and early '60s--have been compiled for a live album titled "George Jones: Live Recordings from the Louisiana Hayride," on Scena Records. The set hits stores on March 9.
"The Gospel Collection," Jones' latest album release, hit stores last April. The set was inspired by his near-fatal, alcohol-related, 1999 car accident. The two-disc set houses Jones' interpretations of two-dozen spirituals, including "Amazing Grace," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." Jones' previous material tended toward more mainstream country.
Last year, Jones announced the release of "George Jones Country Sausage," the slogan for which is "pure pork, no possum." ("The Possum" is another one of Jones' nicknames.) According to a press release, the product is available in about 2,000 U.S. supermarkets. Jones' name also adorns a line of marinades and sauces.
March 2004
11 - Appleton, WI - Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
12 - Duluth, MN - DECC Auditorium
13 - Peoria, IL - Civic Theater
18 - Muncie, IN - Emens Auditorium
19, 20 - Renfro Valley, KY - Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
25 - South Bend, IN - Morris Performing Arts Center
26 - Toledo, OH - Stranahan Theatre
27 - Owensboro, KY - Executive Inn
April 2004
1 - McAllen, TX - La Villa Real Special Events Center
2 - Victoria, TX - Riverside Convention Center
3 - Snook, TX - Chilifest 2004
22 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre
23, 24 - Myrtle Beach, SC - Alabama Theatre
May 2004
6 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre
7, 8 - Biloxi, MS - Grand Casino Biloxi
15, 16 - Nashville, IN - Little Nashville Opry
June 2004
4 - Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Hotel & Casino
5 - Enid, OK - Chisholm Trail Coliseum
10 - Nashville, TN - Fan Fair
11, 12 - Robinsonville, MS - Sam's Town
18 - Fort Worth, TX - Bass Performance Hall
19 - Claremore, OK - Claremore Expo Center
July 2004
23, 24 - Pigeon Forge, TN - Country Tonite
25 - Monteagle, TN - The Stage as South Cumberland
31 - Portsmouth, VA - NTELOS Pavilion at Harbor Center
August 2004
1 - Front Royal, VA - Warren County Fair
8 - Webster, MA - Indian Ranch
12 - Mount Pleasant, MI - Soaring Eagle Casino
13 - Belvidere, IL - Boone County Fair
14 - Mansfield, OH - Richland County Fair
20 - Fairlea, WV - State Fair of West Virginia
22 - Meadville, PA - Crawford County Fair
27 - Hinckley, MN - Grand Casino
28 - Mahnomen, MN - Shooting Star Casino
September 2004
13 - York, PA - York Fair
24, 25 - Renfro Valley, KY - Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
October 2004
1, 2 - Myrtle Beach, SC - Alabama Theater
9 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre
15 - Salem, VA - Salem Civic Center
16 - Bristol, TN - Viking Hall
November 2004
11 - Belton, TX - Bell County Expo Center
13 - Kinder, LA - Grand Casino Coushatta
20 - Wisconsin Dells, WI - Crystal Grand Theatre
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