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George Jones to spend his 72nd birthday on the road
Country great George Jones turns 72 on Sept. 12, but age hasn't stopped the Texas native from keeping one of the busier tour schedules in the business.
Jones, who already has played dozens of concerts in 2003, will work just as hard through early December, performing at a mix of casinos and theaters.
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.
"The Gospel Collection," Jones' latest album release, hit stores on April 1. 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.
Georgette, the daughter of Jones and ex-wife Tammy Wynette, will appear as a special guest during Jones' Sept. 18 appearance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
In August, 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.
September 2003
5 - Rocky Mount, NC - Dunn Center
6, 7 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
12 - Topeka, KS - Topeka Performing Arts Center
13 - Branson, MO - Grand Palace
18 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
19 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre
20 - Cummings, GA - Lanierland Music Park
26-28 - 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
16 - Des Moines, IA - Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
17 - Denver, CO - Temple Buell Theatre
18 - Laguna Pueblo, NM - Route 66 Casino
22 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona State Fair
24, 25 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Casino
26 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort
28 - Modesto, CA - State Theatre
29 - Temecula, CA - Pechanga Resort & Casino
31 - Laughlin, NV - Harrah's
November 2003
1, 2 - Las Vegas, NV - Sam's Town Casino
13 - Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre
14 - Evansville, IN - The Centre
15 - Wisconsin Dells, WI - Crystal Grand Theatre
21 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Penn's Peak
22, 23 - Wheeling, WV - Capitol Music Hall
December 2003
4, 5 - Bossier City, LA - Horseshoe Casino
6 - Marksville, LA - Paragon Casino