Borders Group loss narrows in 1st quarter May 28, 2008
"It was a tough sales environment we did it in," George Jones, Borders chief executive, told The Associated Press. Jones said a restructuring announced last year is expected to save $120 million a year and already has significantly improved Borders' cash flow. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bookseller Borders returns to Web retailing May 27, 2008
"It's not the intent that we're going to out-Amazon Amazon at what they do," Borders Group Inc. President and CEO George Jones said earlier this year. "What we think is that we can still have a great, compelling offering.". (Sioux City Journal)
Sammy Kershaw to headline MIS concert June 14 May 24, 2008
Often referred to as the heir apparent to the legendary "voice" George Jones, Kershaw helped make the '90s a shining decade for country music. It's a comparison not lost on Sammy, who grew up in the Cajun country of Louisiana on a diet of crawfish and country music. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Country music superstar Eddy Arnold dies at 89 May 10, 2008
When I was about 15 years old, all I ever sang was Eddy Arnold s stuff Room Full of Roses, I m Throwing Rice, I remember all of his songs, said country legend George Jones. It would be just about my whole show until I heard Hank Williams. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Dick Clark, The Oak Ridge Boys, Brenda Lee and More Announced as Off-Camera Winners for the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards May 8, 2008
Past recipients of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award include Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Tex Ritter, Charlie Pride, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams, Sr., Merle Haggard, George Jones, Dolly Parton and Alabama, among others. Thanks to an impressive string of pop hits in the 1950s and 1960s, Brenda Lee remains one of the best-selling female artists in history, and she introduced Nashville's music to audiences throughout the world. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Interview: Stonewall Jackson May 4, 2008
A. Carl Smith, Ferlin Husky, Webb Pierce, Tex Ritter, Red Foley, George Jones, Wilburn Brothers, Jimmy Dickens, Jean Shepard, Kitty Wells & Johnnie Wright, Hank Thompson, Lefty Frizzell. Q. Who are your favorite artists, the ones you like to kick back and listen to most often. (Suite101.com)
Like father, but more like son Apr 11, 2008
"Kids who are born there have gone so far away from country music. A lot of kids born in Nashville can't even tell you who the [expletive] Ray Price is or George Jones. And if they do, they think it's something stupid that their parents listened to or their grandparents listened to," he says. "So there's a huge indie-rock scene, and there's a lot of great bands in that - tons of stuff that I go out and see all the time. I love that music, but nobody got into the old country.". (Boston Globe)
SHELBY DOING HER OWN THING Apr 1, 2008
" Lynne, 39, has charted her own path in music, veering from country - her first hit (in the Top 50) was a 1988 duet with George Jones, "If I Could Bottle This Up" - to Western swing and jazz, pop and roots rock. She won the Best New Artist Grammy in 2001 for "I Am Shelby Lynne," after she left Nashville for California, where she settled in Palm Springs. And in a world of iPods, she still listens to vinyl (she's currently looking for a copy of James Brown's "Live at the Apollo"). She declines to... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
She & Him could show Hollywood how to sing Mar 21, 2008
Everything sounds very mature and nostalgic, which is due to the production savvy of Ward, and suited perfectly with Deschanel's seeming reverence for rockers and country artists like Neil Young and Carole King, or Tammy Wynette and George Jones. Nods to elder inspiration come in the choice of two cover songs, Smokey Robinson's "You Really Got a Hold on Me," and the Beatles' "I Should Have Known Better," which are the only two songs to feature Ward on backup vocals. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ocean Way Nashville names new studio director Feb 16, 2008
He has more than 30 years of successful music industry experience as a recording engineer, record producer, and songwriter, and has worked with such artists as Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, George Jones, and. McMakin spent 25 years as studio manager, producer and engineer at in Nashville. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
A Match Made in Publishing Heaven Feb 16, 2008
"Our relationship with Lulu is just one example of how Borders is evolving into a digital destination where our customers do far more than shop for books, music and movies -- they create and share, and they come to us for the tools to help them do it," said George Jones, Borders Group Chief Executive Officer. "Lulu has been empowering creators for years and our new relationship takes self-publishing to the next level.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Arriving soon: Al Hull and The Jordanaires Feb 14, 2008
The Jordanaires have won a Grammy Award and have done the background vocals for several artists like: Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. Who: Elvis Impressionist Al Hull and the Jordanaires. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Shelby Lynne Finds Her Way Jan 25, 2008
Do you remember when she was singing for Tammy Wynette's producer Billy Sherrill and doing duets with George Jones. Or when she cut a marvelous tribute to Bob Wills and western swing with the album Temptation. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
HOT DISH: Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman Confirm the Pregnancy Rumor Jan 15, 2008
On March 7, the great George Jones will be featured at CRS on the "Life of a Legend" panel discussion with record producer Norro Wilson, who produced five of Jones' albums. Expect Jones, who is one of the most influential singers of all time, to tell his epic story and answer questions submitted by the audience. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
HOT DISH: Easing Into Country Music's New Year Jan 8, 2008
Bear Family Records has released a five-CD boxed set by the great George Jones containing all 150 of his United Artists Records recordings from the '60s. Instead of going to college, I suggest that you wannabe singers invest in this set and learn how to sing. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Joe Nichols Leads Highlights of 2007 Dec 22, 2007
Of music DVDs released this year, I recommend the Country Music Hall of Fame's series of The Best of Flatt & Scruggs TV Show, The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show and Cowboy Jack Clement's Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: Cowboy Jack Clement's Home Movies. Ask Cowboy sometime about the outtake footage of Johnny Cash's visit to A.P. Carter's grave. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Travis Tritt sues record label Dec 12, 2007
Category 5 signed Tritt to a four-year deal in 2006; its other artists include Sammy Kershaw, George Jones and Shauna, according to the company Web site. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walden rises to top at historic Ryman Dec 5, 2007
Already confirmed for 2008 are The Temptations, The Four Tops, BB King, The Moody Blues and country music legend George Jones. "Elevating the Ryman's reputation as a 'must play' venue will be a constant initiative for me," Walden says. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
music box sets Nov 25, 2007
This beautifully packaged set collects neglected album tracks, one-off contributions to tribute records, unissued takes and various collaborations over four CDs and one DVD. Harris has recorded more duets than anyone in the business, except possibly Willie Nelson, and those two can be found singing together here, along with duets featuring Sheryl Crow, Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Guy Clark, the Pretenders, Beck, George Jones and others. If her obscure and semi-obscure selections... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Label chief's nursing home company investigated Nov 24, 2007
The label started in 2005 and has artists such as Travis Tritt, Sammy Kershaw and George Jones on its roster. The state's attorney general, Richard Blumenthal, issued a statement Nov. 20 alleging Haven Eldercare, which operates Haven Healthcare, "grossly mismanaged millions of dollars intended for patient care" and diverted federal and state money "to improper investments in a record company and personal real estate.". (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Head of Tritt's Label Investigated Nov 21, 2007
Its other artists include Sammy Kershaw, George Jones and Shauna, according to the company Web site. Termini said this week that he was angered by the allegations, and denied using Medicaid money improperly. (ABC News -- Wire)
Country allows other styles Nov 3, 2007
" Country-rock emerged in the '60s and '70s but, unlike pop-flavored country acts, such as the Eagles, the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, it was limited mainly to rock radio. Rock still seemed like the enemy to many country programmers. Pop assumed an even stronger presence in Nashville in the '70s and '80s, with the huge success of Campbell, John Denver, Kenny Rogers and Barbara Mandrell. But country's leap to a place where artists could go multi-platinum didn't come until the early... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Soulja Boy Fends Off Chris Brown Atop Hot 100 Oct 26, 2007
The artist now trails only George Jones (78) and Eddy Arnold (92) on the list for most top 10s on Hot Country Songs. On Billboard's rock charts, the Foo Fighters show no signs of budging with "The Pretender," which is No. 1 on Modern Rock for a tenth week and on Mainstream Rock for a fifth. (MediaWeek.com)
Deana Carter Glad to Be a Link in The Chain Oct 25, 2007
The Chain features Carter singing alongside Kris Kristofferson, Jessi Colter, Dolly Parton, John Anderson, Willie Nelson, George Jones and others. Since her father's musicianship is featured in several of these artists' music, picking which songs to use for the album proved challenging. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Country artist Griffith to play at Bobee Jo's Oct 14, 2007
A life-long Texan, Griffith's traditional-style voice gives a nod to country legends like George Jones and Merle Haggard, blended with a newer music sound. Griffith's dream to become a musician didn't come true until later in life, after he had raised his family and was playing occasional gigs at local bars. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Emmylou Harris' Songbird a Gem Sep 15, 2007
"Sweet Chariot" is on Portraits, "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" is included on Songbird, and "Rhythm Guitar is on Anthology. I suspect she senses, rightly, that such albums as Sally Rose (and perhaps Thirteen, for that matter) stand best alone. Her duets and trios are well represented here with artists including the late Gram Parsons, Willie Nelson, Beck, Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Guy Clark, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Carl Jackson, Sheryl Crow,... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Cowboy Jack Clement's Shakespeare Was a George Jones Fan Sep 7, 2007
CMT.com : News : Nashville Skyline : Cowboy Jack's Shakespeare Was a George Jones Fan ... NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Cowboy Jack's Shakespeare Was a George Jones Fan ... In his new home movies DVD, Shakespeare Was a George Jones Fan, Cowboy Jack Clement lists his Top 10 songwriting tips: Remember that experts are often wrong. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Harper Recalling Good Old Days’ Aug 30, 2007
McCall has sung with Faron Young, George Jones, Ray Price, Hank Williams Jr., Willie Nelson and many others. He has written hits for artists like Hank Williams Jr. ( Eleven Roses ) and has recorded songs like A Stranger was Here , I d Love to Live With You Again , Wall of Pictures , Hurry Up , The Arms of My Weakness , There s Still A Lot of Love in San Antone and Pins and Needles. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Teddy Thompson Embraces Sad Country Songs Aug 29, 2007
New CD Features Classics First Recorded by George Jones, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard ... Teddy Thompson wrote just one song for his new album, Upfront and Down Low, but it fits beautifully with a treasure chest of music from Dolly Parton, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Ernest Tubb, Kitty Wells, the Everly Brothers and others ... There are so many George Jones songs you could have done. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Country music's living legend comes to Athens Aug 24, 2007
" With and without his brother - who died in an auto accident in 1965, two years after the two split up their act - Louvin has done well by the old school. The Louvin Brothers had more than a dozen hit records, including "Must You Throw Dirt In My Face," between 1955 and 1963, and Louvin released another dozen hits as a solo performer. And the Louvin influence (which also includes the 1960 album "Satan is Real," featuring a cover depicting the brothers in the devil's lair) has been felt deep and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nybakke visits Graceland on anniversary of Elvis' death Aug 16, 2007
MRS. wrote on Aug 16, 2007 1:37 AM:" I agree with great. There is no way you can appreciate Elvis if you weren't alive or old enough to know about him. My sister-in-law's Brother was in the army with Elvis. He told us wonderful stories. She has a picture of Elvis in his scivies. She won't sell it but she sure does get it out and look see a lot. I think the same thing will happen about People like Johnny Cash, George Jones ( hope not for a long time.) It was a different time and you really had to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Tracy Lawrence Comes Back Strong Jul 26, 2007
I sang on a track on one of Chesney's albums a couple of years ago with George Jones, and we bounce around and do those things periodically. I thought it would be real cool for the three of us to get together. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Showdown will feature local talent Jul 26, 2007
Tate has opened for artists such as Tammy Wynette, George Jones and Loretta Lynn, as well as made several demos. You hope you get somewhere doing it, she said. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Son rises with new Cash family book and CD projects Jul 14, 2007
He's produced recordings for George Jones, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Prine, Billy Joe Shaver, and many others. He does much of his work in a cabin/studio in the woods next to his house. (Boston Globe)
URBAN COWBOYS 'N' GIRLS Jul 13, 2007
His record is filled with songs by those artists the teen Thompson was obsessed with, such as George Jones and Ernest Tubb. WEDNESDAY: The intimate CMA Songwriters Series continues at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St.; [212] 967-755) with Kix Brooks (half of Brooks & Dunn), Bob DiPiero (who wrote George Strait's "Blue Clear Sky"), Tim Nichols (who wrote Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying") and others. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
HOT DISH: Does Money Make the Man? Jul 3, 2007
That night at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville when Sara opened for George Jones has to be one of my all-time favorite concerts. The woman is blessed with a country voice that wails. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Web sites to target young readers Jun 26, 2007
Unlike a few years ago, e-books have users in high places in the industry, including Penguin Group (USA) CEO David Shanks and Borders Group, Inc. CEO George Jones. Yaged remains in transition. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Boxing Returns to Corinth, MS Jun 23, 2007
Featured events have included John Michael Montgomery, George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Beach Boys, 38 Special, Percy Sledge, Ray Price, Sherri Austin, Mark Wells, Gary Allen, The Go Show 2003 featuring Audio A-MercyMe-Kutless-The Swift, The Drifters, The Katinas, Jim Ed Brown and Grand Old Opry stars, Rush PRCA Rodeo, Circuses, Rush PBR Bull riding, Paul Shafer Monster Trucks, Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Osmond Family Christmas, Spirit of the Dance, WWF sanctioned Wrestling, and many others.... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
GamePro Video Series Puts Spotlight on Aspiring Bay Area Game Developers Jun 6, 2007
"The Bay Area is home to some of the most creative development talent in the country," said George Jones, editorial director for IDG Entertainment. "Our goal is to draw attention to these hidden gems and give them a chance to shine on the national stage, and who knows, perhaps they will go on to create games that take the electronic entertainment industry to a new level of innovation.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
City trailer park to be a historic landmark? Jun 1, 2007
The application for the City Auditorium highlights its history as a venue for performances by artists such as country and western legend George Jones and a stretch of several decades when it hosted high school proms and graduations. Built to lure visitors and workers to Florida in the era before air conditioning, the Ocala Municipal Trailer Park is one of the last municipal-owned trailer parks in the state. (Ocala Star-Banner)
Mother's Day shows May 12, 2007
Or if mom loves country, check out legend George Jones on May 12 at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds ... Though some of George Jones' music is a little bleak, including his hit "He Stopped Loving Her Today," hear some familiar tunes from one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed country music stars ever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: What Shape Is Country Music In? May 11, 2007
The history and musical heritage that Hall of Fame inductees George Strait, Sonny James and Harold Bradley represented was vividly brought to life by a stellar lineup ranging from Reba McEntire to Vince Gill to Trace Adkins to George Jones to Porter Wagoner and many more. And it was all heartfelt and very much a family affair. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
A Message From Hazel Smith May 9, 2007
Meanwhile, in Caswell County, N.C., shoppers at the ABC Store would ask my brothers, "How's your sister?" They would answer, "Doing better. She got flowers from George Jones." CMT executive vice president and general manager Brian Philips and others at CMT outdid themselves with a huge basket of geraniums, hydrangeas and ivy. Just gorgeous. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Liz Carlisle: From Big Sky Country to 'Big Dreams', Montana Bred, Harvard Educated Singer/Songwriter Stirs up an Eclectic Blend of Contemporary and Classic Country, Pop, Folk, and Americana on Her First Nashville Recording May 1, 2007
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liz Carlisle is a poster child for a new generation of country music, a true renaissance woman who quotes George Jones as effortlessly as George Washington and George Orwell. Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, the 23-year-old singer/songwriter recently graduated from Harvard University, where she became an award-winning undergraduate scholar in ethnomusicology. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Singer Mark Collie to perform at Mule Day Apr 9, 2007
Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw and George Jones, among others, have recorded songs written by Collie. He has also appeared on Walker, Texas Ranger, Early Edition and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Big enough to do what they like Mar 25, 2007
With 223 combined years on Earth, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price can certainly lay claim to being the "Last of the Breed." Add George Jones, and these guys represent the final line between old country and a conflagration of Chesneys. But that doesn't make the legends infallible. (Boston Globe)
Borders may close four Chicago stores Mar 21, 2007
On Thursday, new CEO George Jones is expected to announce a new strategic plan, which sources say could involve closing stores, when the company reports its full-year results. Theres nothing wrong with that real estate, says Allen Joffe, a principal with Baum Realty Group who heads the firms retail leasing division and isn't involved in marketing the four Borders' sites. (Crain's Chicago Business)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Buck Owens' Later Works Released Mar 9, 2007
Straight From the Heart is totally stone trad-country, harking back to early George Jones and Lefty Frizzell ... He's joined by John Anderson on a splendid rendition of the latter's "Black Sheep," by Ricky Skaggs on the great Harlan Howard-Buck Owens song "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail" and by Rhonda Vincent for a return to the George Jones-Tammy Wynette song "We're Gonna Hold On." It's wonderful to hear the Larry Cordle-Leslie Satcher song "Jesus and Bartenders" again. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
• Star News Briefs Mar 1, 2007
Numerous country and gospel groups will perform, including Billy Owen s All American Band, The Strand Singers, Wilford Ray and The Nashville Band and a George Jones impersonator. The benefit will raise funds for McBroom s recently incurred medical bills. (Millington Star, TN)
Category 5 Records adds to artist roster Feb 24, 2007
Shauna's debut single is "All Kinds of Beautiful," written by Rebecca Lynn Howard, and she has a single on the October 2006 "God's Country: George Jones and Friends" with Joe Diffie. "All Kinds of Beautiful" will receive radio airplay beginning in the spring. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Book heading back out on tour Feb 13, 2007
Don Arner 213 211, Chris Durfey 665, Brian Erschen 223 200, Clayton Gaut 201, Dwight Hall 206, Phil Hanks 620, Perla Hollenbeck 215, Eddie Hooks 661, Wanda Hooks 200, George Jones 234, Robert Knott 207 203, Dan Lucio 232, Lewis Roy 200 213, Chris Vallia 220. New Liberty Lanes. (Pensacola News Journal)
Will the Dixie Chicks Reign at the Grammys? Feb 9, 2007
To put things into perspective, that's a lot more than the two each that have been presented to Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks and George Jones. Alan Jackson has only one Grammy win to his credit, and the list of those who have never won a Grammy at all includes George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Martina McBride and Brad Paisley. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Jim Lauderdale Recalls His Bluegrass Roots Feb 8, 2007
I was also listening to a lot of Hank Williams, George Jones and Merle Haggard and also the Grateful Dead and their take on country music. A few years earlier, aside from all the bluegrass, the Will the Circle Be Unbroken album was really important to me. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
George Jones: 'I wasted a big, big part of my life' Jan 26, 2007
The long road of George Jones - CNN.com ... The long road of George Jones ... George Jones has a new album with Merle Haggard The legendary country singer had troubles with drink, drugs Known for "The Race Is On," "He Stopped Loving Her Today" Jones wants "traditional" country music back Adjust font size. (CNN -- Showbiz)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Now It's Professor George Jones Jan 19, 2007
CMT.com : News : Nashville Skyline : Now It's Professor George Jones ... But I never thought I'd live to see a George Jones University ... But George Jones University (may I call it GJU, for short. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Traditional country like a religion for Jones Jan 18, 2007
Mark Humphrey / APLast month,George Jonestestified at a FCC hearing, urging more restrictions on media ownership ... - It's the stuff of legend in Nashville, and George Jones says every word of it is true. (MSNBC -- Music)
George Jones starts country 'U' Jan 18, 2007
George Jones U: School of Country Music ... Country-music luminary George Jones wants to share his knowledge of the industry as part of a just-launched "country music university" named for him ... Dedicated to teaching students how the music industry works and how to break into the business, George Jones University will assemble its first 3-day session in late March, school officials said Wednesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
George Jones U to teach country music business fundamentals Jan 18, 2007
NASHVILLE Country music legend George Jones has been in the music business for more than 50 years ... School officials say George Jones University will assemble its first three-day session in late March. (KOLD.com, AZ)
