George Jones

The 9513 Country Music — On Monday, Kyle Coroneos interviewed Roger Alan Wade, a country songwriter who has worked with George Jones, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, and is related to MTV stuntman Johnny Knoxville. With those associations, it’s not surprisi... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Roger Alan Wade is a veteran country songwriter, having penned Hank Williams JR.’s hit “Country State of Mind,” as well as songs for George Jones, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash. He is mostly famous, however, for being the cous... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Gifted with one of the greatest voices in pop music, Shelby Lynne has been a critical favorite since her debut single in 1988. That song, “If I Could Bottle This Up,” a duet with Country Music Hall of Fame member, George Jones, established her as... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Songwriters: Randy Montana and Josh Ragsdale. In a landscape of predictable country radio formulas, newcomer Randy Montana offers up a surprising recipe for success: One part The Wallflowers, two parts Music Row legacy and a dash of George Jones. Thi... more info

Spinner.com — Since the release of his debut in 2005, Canadian singer/songwriter Justin Rutledge continues to find ways to combine his love for literature and poetry with country music. His work has met with international acclaim, and Rutledge has been called Toro... more info

CMT — Last year I attempted to make a playlist encompassing George Jones' career in country music, but despite numerous compilations and box sets at my disposal, I couldn't track down his signature hits from the late 1960s and early 1970s when he recorded ... more info

Guardian Music — Singer-songwriter who made haunting music under the name SparklehorseThe American singer-songwriter Mark Linkous, who has killed himself aged 47, worked with the Flaming Lips, Daniel Johnston and Danger Mouse, but is best known for the spectral count... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Bonnaroo certainly could have done worse with its lineup, here’s a selection of the more country-leaning acts: John Fogerty, Zac Brown Band, John Prine, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, The Nitty Gritty Di... more info

Bonnaroo certainly could have done worse with its lineup, here’s a selection of the more country-leaning acts: John Fogerty, Zac Brown Band, John Prine, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, The Nitty Gritty Di... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Photo by Francis Chung Girls members Christopher Owens and JR White head to Amoeba Records to pick up a few records as part of the legendary shop's "What's In My Bag" series, offering little bits of commentary on their choices. Owens goes the country... more info