Country legend George Jones announces final tour in 2013

Country legend George Jones, often regarded as "the greatest living country singer" has announced that 2013 will mark his farewell tour. The tour, named "The Grand Tour" after one of his many #1 hits.

After fifty years of touring, Jones wants to spend more time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Jones was quoted as saying "It is tough to stop doing what I love, but the time has come."

"The Grand Tour" will stop at 60 cities in 2013, and Jones will perform many of his hits, like "White Lightning," "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair," "She Thinks I Still Care" and of course, the song he's most known for, "He Stopped Loving Her Today."

Besides the tour, the country legend plans to record one more studio release, and fellow country legend Dolly Parton has been writing songs for him. At this time, there is no scheduled release date.

George Jones still has plenty of dates left in 2012, although none in our area of the country. Here's hoping that "The Grand Tour" will have a stop nearby when dates are publicized.

George Jones 2012 Tour Dates:

08/10 – Boonville, MO – Isle of Capri
08/11 – Lula, MS – Isle of Capri
08/17 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theater
08/18 – Durham, NC – Durham Perf. Arts Ctr.
08/30 – Woodstock, VA – Shenandoah County Fair
08/31 – Northampton, MA – Calvin Theatre
09/07 – Biloxi, MS – IP Casino
09/08 – Houston, TX – Arena Theatre
09/21 – Huntington, WV – Big Sandy Superstore Arena
09/22 – Myrtle Beach, SC – Alabama Theater
09/28 – Manistee, MI – Little River Casino
09/29 – Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre
10/04 – Wichita, KS – Orpheum Theater
10/05 – Arlington, TX – Arlington Music Hall
10/12 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theatre
10/13 – Renfro Valley, KY – Renfro Valley Ent. Ctr.
10/26 – Wichita Falls, TX – Kay Yeager Coliseum
10/27 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noel Perf. Arts Ctr.
11/02 – Mahnomen, MN – Shooting Star Casino
11/03 – Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Mountain Grand Casino
11/09 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theatre
11/10 – Morton, MN – Jackpot Junction Casino
11/16 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
11/17 – Hiawassee, GA – Anderson Music Hall
11/23 – Winnie, TX – Nutty Jerry’s Winnie Arena
11/24 – Bossier City, LA – Horseshoe Casino
12/01 – Elizabeth, IN – Horseshoe Casino
12/15 – Jackson, TN – Carl Perkins Civic Center

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