GEORGE JONES CD
God’s Country: George Jones And Friends Hits Stores Tomorrow
(Nashville, TN…) – Red River Entertainment continues to cement its presence in Nashville with the release of God’s Country: George Jones And Friends,
which will hit stores tomorrow, July 23, 2013. The 10-cut album is a
tribute to one of the greatest voices in the history of American music
and features the likes of Garth Brooks, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill, Tracy Lawrence, Pam Tillis, Tanya Tucker, and more putting their own unique styles on classic George Jones hits.
which will hit stores tomorrow, July 23, 2013. The 10-cut album is a
tribute to one of the greatest voices in the history of American music
and features the likes of Garth Brooks, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill, Tracy Lawrence, Pam Tillis, Tanya Tucker, and more putting their own unique styles on classic George Jones hits.
Originally
released on a limited basis in 2006, the package also includes a
behind-the-scenes DVD of the making of the album. Country Music fans
will be enamored with this piece of history that gives viewers a unique
and personal connection to one of the all-time country music greats.
released on a limited basis in 2006, the package also includes a
behind-the-scenes DVD of the making of the album. Country Music fans
will be enamored with this piece of history that gives viewers a unique
and personal connection to one of the all-time country music greats.
“I
want to thank everyone involved in this project,” Jones stated, when
the cd was originally recorded. “I particularly want to thank all of the
artists who participated in this wonderful tribute to my music.” Jones,
who had more than 150 hits during his storied career, passed away in
April of this year at the age of 81.
want to thank everyone involved in this project,” Jones stated, when
the cd was originally recorded. “I particularly want to thank all of the
artists who participated in this wonderful tribute to my music.” Jones,
who had more than 150 hits during his storied career, passed away in
April of this year at the age of 81.
“Nobody
in the world sings like George Jones and nobody CAN sing like him,”
said Vince Gill, who wails on “She Thinks I Still Care.”
in the world sings like George Jones and nobody CAN sing like him,”
said Vince Gill, who wails on “She Thinks I Still Care.”
Tracy
Lawrence, who contributed “The One I Loved Back Then (Corvette Song)”
to the project, added, “Without George Jones we wouldn’t have anything
we have today.”
Lawrence, who contributed “The One I Loved Back Then (Corvette Song)”
to the project, added, “Without George Jones we wouldn’t have anything
we have today.”
Track Listing:
- George Jones – “God’s Country”
- Vince Gill – “She Thinks I Still Care”
- Mark Chesnutt – “Walk Through This World With Me
- Tanya Tucker – “Window Up Above”
- Pam Tillis – “Take Me”
- Joe Diffie – “White Lightning”
- Sammy Kershaw – “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
- Garth Brooks/George Jones – “Beer Run”
- Joe Diffie/Donna Faegan – “Golden Rings”/”We’re Gonna Hold On” Medley
- Tracy Lawrence – “The One I Loved Back Then (Corvette Song)”