The
country music world has been mourning the loss of the legendary
George Jones after his death last week. It has been announced that
his funeral will take place at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville,
Tennesse on Thursday, May 2nd (that's tomorrow!). The
service will be open to the public, beginning at 10am Central time,
with doors opening at 9am.
The
funeral service will be broadcast live on national television
networks GAC, RFD, CMT and FamilyNet and on local Nashville stations
WSMV 4, WKRN 2, WZTV 17 and WTVF 5. The service will also be
broadcast by radio partners WSM 650AM and SiriusXM Willie's
Roadhouse.
The
service will include musical performances by Alan Jackson, Charlie
Daniels, Randy Travis, Vince Gill with Patty Loveless, Ronnie Milsap,
The Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tritt, Kid Rock, Tanya Tucker, Brad
Paisley and Wynonna. Special remarks at the service will be made by
Grand Ole Opry Vice President & General Manager Pete Fisher,
Governor Bill Halsam, former First Lady Laura Bush, former Arkansas
Governor Mike Huckabee, Barbara Mandrell and CBS News' Chief
Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer.
“The
caliber of speakers and performers is a testament to what George
Jones meant to everyone in the world. Nancy is overwhelmed by the
love and support of not only George’s fans, but also the music
community, public figures and friends,” said publicist Kirt
Webster.
Fans
around the world that are unable to attend the service can watch
online, by visiting opry.com or listen online at wsmonline.com . To
leave a special message about George Jones, please go HERE
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