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CartGarth Brooks, Kid Rock + More Set for George Jones' Final Show
Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:36:54
George Jones' send off continues to pull in some major, A-list names. The singer's final show, which is set for Friday, November 22, 2013 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, is shaping up to be a seriously star-studded bash, as Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, The Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore are the latest acts confirmed to appear at the historic event.
The celebrity-packed lineup also includes Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Gene Watson. More stars are expected to be announced as performers gear up to pay tribute to one of the world's most accomplished recording artists.
“Being joined by so many incredible singers while doing what I love will be truly heartwarming,” says George Jones. “It's shaping up to be more than I expected or could have ever imagined,” he adds.
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 44 stops this year. The icon's hits, "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.
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—Maggie Pannacione
03.04.13
