ContactMusic — Fans of the late country music star George Jones are invited to say their final goodbyes to the singer at his funeral on May 2 at the Grand Old Opry... more info

ContactMusic — Fans of George Jones have been invited to pay their respects to the country icon at his funeral this week (begs29Apr13).The 81-year-old music legend... more info

Monsters and Critics — George Jones' funeral will take place on Thursday, May 2nd at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, starting more info

LargeHeartedBoy — At the Guardian, six novelists (including Kazuo Ishiguro and Colm Toibin) discuss their second favorite artform. The Oxford American remembers George Jones with a selection of the country legend's songs. SPIN lists his 15 greatest songs. The Guardian... more info

USA Today Music — Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House will host the service Thursday morning. more info

Mjsbigblog — Last night in Rockland, ME, Kris Allen paid tribute to the great country singer, George Jones, who passed away yesterday at the age of 81. Kris performs "She Thinks I Still Care" after the jump. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — George Jones passed away this week, a man considered by many to be the greatest male country music singer of all time. For a chance at winning his autobiography and a $100 Threadless gift certificate, leave a comment with... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — George Jones reminded Andrew Dalton of his dad, for better and for worse. "I came out of your typical teenage punk past, and though I liked Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, I didn't really 'get' George Jones until I was about 22 or 23," said Dalton, a... more info

ContactMusic — This week country music lost one of its greatest voices, George Jones. Jones was one of the most beloved performers in country because of the emotion... more info

USA Today Music — The Grand Ole Opry Saturday night was dedicated to George Jones who died Friday at 81. more info