RIP

George Jones’ Funeral Draws Tributes From Brad Paisley, Laura Bush, Alan Jackson

On Thursday, May 2, 2013, George Jones left the Grand Ole Opry House for the final time. Family, friends and fans — literally from around the world — piled into the 4,400-seat home of the longest-running U.S. radio show to honor the 81-year-old life’s — all of it — from reputation as “No Show” Jones to when, as Brad Paisley put it, he “finally got it right.”

2013/05/02

George Jones’ Public Funeral To Be Held May 2

The country music world lost George Jones on Friday (April 26). Since then, country artists and fans alike have been sharing their condolences and memories of the singer.

2013/04/29

Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard & More Remember George Jones

The country community continues to share their condolences and memories of George Jones who passed away this morning (April 26). Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr., Randy Travis and Ray Price released statements as […]

2013/04/26

RIP George Jones: Country Music Community Mourns

Following the passing of country legend George Jones this morning (April 26), the country music community has taken to Twitter to share condolences and memories of the singer. Everyone from Faith Hill and Blake Shelton, to Shooter Jennings and John Rich have shared.

2013/04/26

Country Legend George Jones Dead At 81

George Jones passed away today (April 26) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, after being hospitalized on April 18th with a fever and irregular blood pressure. Jones was 81. The Country Music Hall […]

2013/04/26

Family And Friends Remember Mindy McCready At Nashville Memorial

The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville was a solemn place on Wednesday (March 6), as a couple hundred mourners gathered shortly after 1pm to honor the late country star Mindy McCready. Less than a month ago, the […]

2013/03/07

Remembering Mindy

When I heard the news of Mindy McCready’s death, it took my breath away.

We have all heard about her struggles of late, and I had hoped that somehow she would find her way through the problems. It is heartbreaking that it was not to be.

I will always remember Mindy’s visits to our station. She was a whirlwind of energy and happiness sharing stories of her music, her travels, her dating adventures with Superman and a Prince, and the love she had for her dog (which she brought with her in one of those little dog purses.)

2013/02/17

UPDATE: Report: Mindy McCready Dies Of Apparent Suicide At 37

UPDATE: February 17th at 10:55pm CST: A post on the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office’s website in Arkansas: “At 3:31 PM, Sunday, February 17th Deputies from the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report […]

2013/02/17

RIP Dear Abby

Rest in Peace to famous advice columnist, Pauline Friedman Phillips, better known as “Dear Abby” to all of her readers.

2013/01/17