Country legend George Jones, who had top-charting singles in five separate decades starting in the 1950s, died Friday at age 81 in Nashville after postponing two shows and being hospitalized for blood pressure irregularities and a fever, the Associated Press reports.
You can share your love, prayers and memories with Nancy at [email protected]— George Jones (@gjpossum) April 26, 2013
The biggest names in the country realm quickly reacted to the news of his death on Twitter, tweeting high praise about his long music career, which included such hits as "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair" and "The Race is On."
To hear some of his music, scroll down to the Spotify playlist below these tweets.
My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favorite singer... bit.ly/11q34Ev— Dolly Parton (@Dolly_Parton) April 26, 2013
Gone ...... George Jones .....man he was country music— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) April 26, 2013
Happy memory of me and George. You may have left us, but your music and your legacy never will. #Legend twitter.com/carrieunderwoo…— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 26, 2013
If I'm blessed enough to make it there, I look forward to you giving me the grand tour. Rest in peace George Jones!!!!! -KU— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) April 26, 2013
We lost one of the best voices God created this morning. Our hearts are saddened to hear that George Jones has passed away...— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) April 26, 2013
Really REALLY bad news. We've lost a country music legend. And I've lost a hero and a friend.Goodbye George Jones...— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 26, 2013
So sad to hear about George Jones . His voice and music will be with us forever. Thoughts go out to all his family, friends and fans.— Martina McBride (@martinamcbride) April 26, 2013
My friend,the greatest singer of all time,has passed.To those who knew him,our lives were full. To those of you who don't: discover him now.— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) April 26, 2013
Such a sad day... May you Rest in Peace George Jones. @gjpossum— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) April 26, 2013
Heaven better get ready for George Jones. He will always be the greatest singer of real country music – there’ll never be another.— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) April 26, 2013
I'll never forget the first time I heard the story in "He Stopped Loving Her Today". RIP George Jones. Country Legend. U will be missed.— Jennifer Nettles (@JenniferNettles) April 26, 2013
man....heartbroken— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) April 26, 2013
nancy and @gjpossum had a beautiful marriage and special relationship. love you nancy. long live the possum. gonna miss my buddy. real sad.— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) April 26, 2013
Saddened by the passing of George Jones. Sending prayers up for his wife and family. Country Music will never be the same.— Hillary Scott (@HillaryScottLA) April 26, 2013
Legendary George Jones has passed away at 81. More on the life of the country legend: ow.ly/kso17. #RIP @gjpossum.— Cody Alan (@cmtcody) April 26, 2013
George. You will be deeply missed.Thanks for the beautiful memories.— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) April 26, 2013
Every serious country artist in the past 30 years has some #georgejones dna in their blood and music. My God. We've lost our Elvis.— John Rich (@johnrich) April 26, 2013
We are devastated this morning ... We have lost The Possum... Legend and Friend... RIP George Jones— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) April 26, 2013
One of our favorite pictures #georgejones twitter.com/oakridgeboys/s…— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) April 26, 2013
George Jones was my friend, and I loved him. Trace Adkins— TraceAdkins (@TraceAdkins) April 26, 2013
"There aren't words in our language to describe the depth of his greatness.I'll miss my kind and generous friend."— Vince Gill (@VGcom) April 26, 2013
Possum, angelsgot a serious lead singer today - God bless Nancy his loving wife - what a guy- what a voice - that was one hell of a show!— Kix Brooks (@KixBrooks) April 26, 2013
Country music and the world lost a true legend today… Mr. Jones, you will be greatly missed.— The Band Perry (@thebandperry) April 26, 2013
So saddened to hear of George Jones' passing.He was an idol of mine and a true legend! One of the best voices of a… say.ly/dET5Gsc— Sara Evans (@saraevansmusic) April 26, 2013
Rest in peace George JonesThere will never be another one like you and we'll miss you a bunch Buddy.— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) April 26, 2013
RIP George Jones. A country music legend who will be truly missed.— Scotty McCreery (@ScottyMcCreery) April 26, 2013
I'm stunned and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend George Jones.The very definition of a legend. Thoughts and prayers— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) April 26, 2013
It's sad day. George Jones will not be forgotten & we will never stop loving him. Prayers with the family. @gjpossum opry.com/georgejones— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) April 26, 2013