L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The funeral service for country singer George Jones on Thursday in Nashville was as richly emotional as the songs with which he built his reputation as one of the greatest vocalists in country history, through sung and spoken tributes from a full sla... more info

Starpulse — A cadre of country rock stars performed at George Jones' funeral in Nashville, Tennessee, today. Kid Rock, Brad Paisley and Alan Jackson were among those who headed to The Grand Ole Opry House to p... more info

USA Today Music — Fans and friends gather at Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. more info

Topix — Fifteen minutes before the private visitation began Wednesday evening for Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones, the parking lot at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home was full, cars packed the pathways around the cemetery, and a line of traffic s... more info

USA Today Music — All-star turnout at his emotional Opry House service included Garth Brooks and Laura Bush. more info

USA Today Music — Beyond the legends, Friday's funeral revealed lesser-known stories about the great singer. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Thursday’s funeral service for Country Music Hall of Fame member George Jones will be a star-studded affair featuring a host of musicians, political figures and other celebrities paying final tribute to one of the most widely lauded singers of the ... more info

USA Today Music — Kenny Chesney, Laura Bush, Brad Paisley will come pay their respects. more info

USA Today Music — In a press release, The Westboro Baptist Church calls Jones a "drunkard." more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Last week, country music -- indeed, the world of music overall -- lost a giant in George Jones, who died Friday morning in Nashville at the age of 81. more info