ContactMusic — Country star George Jones has cancelled two upcoming shows after he was admitted to hospital in Tennessee on Thursday (18Apr13).The Door hitmaker,... more info

CNN Showbiz — Gordon Stoker, who as part of the vocal group the Jordanaires sang backup on hits by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, George Jones and countless others, died Wednesday at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was 88. more info

Monsters and Critics — George Jones' final concert is set for Friday, November 22, 2013 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. more info

ContactMusic — Country star George Jones and actress Evan Rachel Wood have led tributes to Patti Page following her death on New Year's Day (01Jan13).The Tennessee... more info

ContactMusic — Country singer George Jones has axed two weekend (02-04Nov12) concerts in Minnesota after falling ill.The veteran music star was initially due to... more info

Metalsucks — Banner by Cysquatch TIP: Dude if u ever have a free wknd, treat yourself to the delightful George Jones autobiography I Lived To Tell It All. Holy shit what a blast! Far from a sanitized showbiz memoir, the ’60s country music maniac’s book more ... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — Upon returning from a trip to Mexico on August 22, 1968, Tammy Wynette formally announced her marriage to George Jones. If Tammy hadn't been lying, today would be the 44th anniversary of their marriage. In reality, however, the couple got... more info

ContactMusic — Country legend George Jones is to retire from touring after one final 60-city U S trek The singersongwriter will hit the road for the last time in 2013 for The Grand Tour - which is also the title of one of his many country chart-toppers... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Country singer George Jones says he’s calling it quits as far as touring goes after a 2013 string of farewell performances he’s dubbed “The Grand Tour.” more info

Guardian Music — This week's playlist slaked a major thirst for beer in song, be it sad, profound, lost or bellowingRR commenter Pairubu, who suggested this topic, sings the praises of beer, "the most convivial of drinks". Yet our request last week for your favourite... more info