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When George Jones released “The Grand Tour” in May 1974, he hadn’t had a No. 1 solo single in nearly a decade. “Walk Through This World with Me” took him to the top of the chart in 1967.
Grammy-winning country superstar Luke Combs performed 'Hurricane,' plus a a stirring rendition of George Jones' classic 'The Grand Tour' at 'Opry 100' Marcus K. Dowling. Nashville Tennessean.
This vintage clip of a young George Jones performing "White Lightning ... Songs like “A Good Year for the Roses,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and “The Grand Tour” put his silky ...
Jones was a master of sad songs and “The Grand Tour” is among the best in his collection. It was the title track and lead single from his 1974 album and became his fifth solo No. 1 single.
“When George Jones recorded this classic in 1974, he revealed every ounce of hurt through the emotion in his voice.” With that, Combs began singing “The Grand Tour,” exhibiting similar ...
C ountry Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member George Jones is the latest genre icon to be memorialized with a bronze statue on the "Icons Walk" at the Ryman Auditorium's property.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood paid tribute to the late George Jones and Tammy Wynette while celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry. "100 years of country music, that’s some rich history ...
Jones performed on the Ryman stage throughout his life. He was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry in 1956, which contributed to the Opry`s rise as a cornerstone of country music.
George Jones honored with statue on Ryman's Icon Walk The Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member joins Little Jimmie Dickens, Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe, Charley Pride by being ...