Paisley, McBride and Others Added To Jones Nashville Tribute

Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Big & Rich, Loretta Lynn, Lee Ann Womack, Craig Morgan, Thompson Square, Ronnie Milsap, Bill Anderson and rockers Megadeth have all been added to the bill for what would have been George Jones‘ final concert in Nashville, Tenn. on Nov. 22. The concert is now a tribute to the legendary singer. “Playin’ Possum! The Final NO Show” has been slated as the official name of the event.
“The evening of George Jones songs is going to be the best musical tribute Nashville has ever seen,” says Nancy Jones. “We have many surprises planned, and I just wish George could be here to see what we are doing for him.”
Previously announced performers include Kid Rock, George Strait, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, The Oak Ridge Boys, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Sam Moore, and others.
Jones was on his farewell tour titled The Grand Tour, when he passed away on April 26. The icon’s hits include “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair,” “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes,” “White Lightning” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”

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