Legendary singer George Jones to perform in Florence
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Once called “No Show Jones” for missing many performances because of his alcohol consumption, these days the legendary country music star might be more aptly called “No Slowing Jones.” George Jones maintains an active tour schedule, headlining nearly 100 concert dates a year.
Published: April 15, 2009
Updated: April 16, 2009
Country music legend George Jones brings his unmistakable voice to the Florence Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. April 24.
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Known as one of the finest voices in the history of country music, George Jones began his illustrious career in 1955 when he made his chart debut with “Why, Baby, Why.” That single helped to plant the seeds of a career spanning five decades and earning him more charting singles than any artist in any format of music. His unmistakable voice has graced some of country music’s most enduring hits such as “White Lightning,” “She Thinks I Still Care,” “Good Year For the Roses,” “The Race Is On,” “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes,” and two Grammy award winning songs, “Choices” and the classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”
Jones has been the recipient of countless awards throughout his career, from Billboard Magazine’s “Most Promising New Country Vocalist” in 1956 to country music’s ultimate recognition: his 1992 induction into the Country Music Hall Of Fame. In 2002, he received the prestigious National Medal of Arts Honor from President George W. Bush, the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence.
Jones shows no signs of slowing down. As a recording artist, his most recent projects include “Hits I Missed ... And One I Didn’t” in 2005, and 2006’s “Jones Sings Haggard, Haggard Sings Jones: Kickin’ Out the Floodlights Again.” In addition, Jones maintains an active tour schedule, headlining nearly 100 concert dates a year.
Details
WHAT: George Jones in concert
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 24
WHERE: Florence Civic Center
ADMISSION: $39.75
INFO: (843) 679-9333 or http://www.ticketmaster.com
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