This museum pays homage to the musical work and life of country music icon George Jones, which spanned over five decades, and more than 800 people were present for this GALA event.
The stars in attendance included Naomi Judd from The Judds, Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs, Lee Greenwood (“God Bless the U.S.A.”), Dierks Bentley, Lorrie Morgan, among others. Jan Howard, who has been dubbed “The Classiest Lady in Country Music” shared her first-hand experiences with Jones.
His wife, Nancy Jones, announced the museum’s creation last fall, and it coincided with the second anniversary of Jones’ passing (April 26, 2013).
“I was so touched to see how all of George’s friends came out tonight,” Nancy Jones remarked in a press release.
She noted that her late husband had thought that he didn’t have any friends, and he had requested she build him a museum, yet nobody would come. Nancy was pleased with the great turnout.
In addition, Nashville mayor Karl Dean, U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn, and Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey were also in attendance, to honor Jones’ legacy.
Throughout his illustrious career, Jones had over 150 hit singles, 15 of which peaked at the top of the country charts including “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 1992.
To learn more about the legacy of George Jones, visit his official homepage.
