GEORGE JONES ANNOUNCES FINAL NASHVILLE CONCERT OF CAREER

THE GRAND TOUR MAKES A STOP AT NASHVILLE'S BRIDGESTONE ARENA

Nashville, TN (November 12, 2012) - Outback Concerts in association with Country Music Hall of Fame member George Jones announce the final Nashville show as part of The Grand Tour to be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN on Friday, November 22, 2013.

Special guest Tanya Tucker will be on hand for the Nashville concert amongst other friends of The Possum, yet to be announced.

"The Grand Tour will have surprises throughout the shows - you never know who may show up!  The Possum has lots of friends so it is going to be the most exciting thing to see who shows up during the final show. You should come too - and we can be surprised together!" said Jones.

George Jones, often referred to as the "the greatest living country singer" will mark the end of an era with 2013's farewell tour titled "The Grand Tour". The tour is expected to make approximately 60 stops next year. "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair", "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes", "White Lightning" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today" will surely be part of each night's set list, along with plenty of guests and surprises.

Tickets for the Nashville show go on-sale Friday, November 16th at 10am at all Ticketmaster locations.

Fans of 'The Possum' can see him at his upcoming concerts listed below or at www.georgejones.com.

George Jones on Tour (2012-2013)

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

02/02 - Tunica, MS - Sam's Town

02/07 - Lakeland, FL - Youkey Theater

02/22 - Greenville, TX - Greenville Memorial Auditorium

02/23 - Forrest City, AR - East Arkansas Community College

03/15 - Joliet, IL - Realto Square Theater

03/16 - Muncie, IN - Emens Auditorium

03/22 - Chattanooga, TN - Memorial Auditorium

04/05 - Fairfax, VA - Patriot Center

04/06 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Coliseum

04/19 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theater

04/20 - Salem, VA - Salem Civic Center

04/27 - Huntsville, AL - Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

05/17 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena

05/18 - Spartanburg, SC - Memorial Auditorium

06/01 - North Tonawanda, NY - Riviera Theater

06/02 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theater

11/09 - Grant, OK - Choctaw Event Center

GEORGE JONES ANNOUNCES THE GRAND TOUR IN 2013

Country legend’s FINAL tour to visit approximately 60 cities

Plans to record a new album in the near future

Nashville, TN (August 14, 2012) - In 2013, George Jones, the country music icon often referred to as the "the greatest living country singer" will mark the end of an era with a farewell tour for his fans titled "The Grand Tour".  After over fifty years of touring, Jones has decided he is ready to slow down and 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".  As a tribute to his loyal fans he wants to tour one more year and let them know, this will be his last.

The Grand Tour will visit approximately 60 cities in 2013.  The star will perform many of his hits such as "White Lightning," "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" and "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair". 

The legend also plans to record a new studio album for the fans, and Dolly Parton has been writing songs for him.  It will be an album he loves and wants to do.  There is no scheduled street date at this time.

After a brief bout with an upper respiratory infection earlier this year, Jones has returned to the road.  Fans can see him at his upcoming concerts listed here or at www.georgejones.com.

George Jones on Tour (2012)

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