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Emeli Sande Breaks A Beatles UK Chart Record With Debut CD

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Emeli Sande Breaks A Beatles UK Chart Record With Debut CD

I’ve been telling you about Emeli Sande, raving about her, since February when she rocked the Grammys, a Universal Music showcase, and Elton John’s charity fundraiser. Now she’s broken a record held by the Beatles for 50 years. Her debut album, “Our Version of Events,” has spent 63 weeks in the top 10 in Britain. That’s the longest any debut album by an artist has spent consecutive weeks in the top 10 since the Beatles “Please Please Me” in 1963. Emeli is the Adele of 2013, but you wouldn’t know it in the U.S. Why is America always the last to grab hold of a star? That album should be the biggest thing on our charts. too. Who do we have pay at radio to get her over the top? (Not kidding really when you look at rest of the charts.) Wait– next year she’ll have a second album that will take off like crazy, and U.S. radio will say they “broke” her. That’s what happened with Adele’s “19” album which preceded her hit, “21.” The following spring Emeli will be featured in Clear Channel’s I Heart Radio, and they’ll lay claim to her too. Why not do i tnow and get it all over with?

 

The Soaps Are Back, Susan Lucci is AWOL and Now There’s Bad Language

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The Soaps Are Back, Susan Lucci is AWOL and Now There’s Bad Language

Lawsuits aside, the ABC soaps are back today on Hulu.com and other web outlets. “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” have returned in 30 minute form via Prospect Park Productions. For the most part they are the same. The biggest difference: the language. A couple of characters say “shit” and one said the word “asshole.” Nice. Did we need that? I don’t think so.

Of the two shows, “One Life to Live” is in better shape. But that’s no surprise. They weren’t decimated by ABC the way “AMC” was in its last couple of years. But Susan Lucci is still AWOL and you do feel it. Though it’s very rewarding to see David Canary, Julia Barr, and Jill Larson, Erica Kane is the white elephant in the room. It was a nice touch though to see the old All My Children scrapbook from the show’s original opening credits in the first scene. “AMC” may take some to build up steam.

“One Life” has a big reveal in its opening episode– the return of a character everyone thought was killed off before the original show ended. So there’s already a mystery and a sense of purpose.  “One Life” also had a more even pace to it. And as soaps go, the pudgy little girl who was Destiny, a teen mom, is now a slinky model type. Life is good in soaps, although I miss that original girl. She had a lot of charm.

Snoop Dogg “wrote” the music that’s the new theme for “One Life.” It’s not very good, but the dancing was cute. And all the older actorrs look refreshed and ready to go. Now it’s just a matter of all the old fans finding them on Hulu and iTunes.

By the way, so far in the half hour format you get 25 minutes of show–that’s a lot. In the hour format, “General Hospital” is sometimes as short as 35 minutes. And you know what? That’s plenty.

New Movie from “The Artist” Director Set in Chechnya, But Will Film Elsewhere

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New Movie from “The Artist” Director Set in Chechnya, But Will Film Elsewhere

Exclusive: So much talk about Chechnya these days because of the Boston bombings: the next movie to be directed Michel Hazanvicius, Oscar winner for “The Artist,” is set in the troubled country. It’s a remake of Fred Zinneman’s “The Search,” a 1948 movie about the Holocaust  that starred Montgomery Clift. There’s been talk that the new “Search” might be in trouble because of the Chechnya political situation. But producer Thomas Langmann, who also produced “The Artist,” says everything is on track to begin production this fall. “The Search,” which stars Oscar nominated Berenice Bejo, will shoot not in Chechya but in Georgia, he told me. Gossip that Warner Bros. might change its mind are unfounded. Bejo plays an NGO worker who reunites an orphan with his family. The Clift role hasn’t been cast yet.

more to come…

“Mad Men”: , Martin Luther King, Parental Bonding and Planet of the Apes

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“Mad Men”: , Martin Luther King, Parental Bonding and Planet of the Apes

“When they finish the Second Avenue subway this aprtment will triple in value.” That’s what the realtor says to Peggy in last night’s episode of “Mad Men.” Date: around April 1, 1968. And now on almost May 1, 2013–the Second Ave. subway is not nearly finished. Second Avenue is in shambles.

But back to current events: “Mad Men” didn’t do a lot with the Kennedy assassination. At least the murder of Martin Luther King is presented with a lot more drama including the New York riots. The episode is called “The Flood.” It’s supposed to be biblical. But a lot of things happen as the flood gates open: violence is suddenly engulfing our friends. And for the first time I can recall, the language is changing. The word “shit” is heard several times. “Mad Men” has not been a show known for coarseness. But the world is changing. Is this how it happened?

It’s reactions from the main players, especially the awkward moment between Joan and Don’s secretary, Dawn. And Pete’s indignation when Harry trivializes what’s happened. Isn’t it interesting that Pete is a pig when it comes to women, but a knee jerk liberal who really has strong idealology? He really is an expression of the Kennedys. And Harry is right: ABC broke into “Bewitched” to announce the assassination. I can still remember it.

There were guest stars in this episode too: Harry Hamlin, of all people, who may wind up in an arc of a story pursuing Megan. And William Mapother as a potential client for Roger Sterling. It’s the fifth episode of the season, and now there’s some action.

Peggy is trying to buy that apartment on York Avenue in the East 80s. It’s a two bedroom with a balcony, and it costs $28,000. Are you weeping now?

Finally “The Flood” is about simpler things: parental bonding. First Megan has a fight on the phone with her French father. Then Don is stuck with his son, Bobby, whom he has almost never regarded. They wind up seeing “Planet of the Apes” twice and maybe bond a little. (The movie opened on April 3rd, the day before the assasination.) Don’s drunk realization that he no relationship with these three kids could be pivotal. Will he rise to the occcasion? We’ll see. Even Don knows he has the most anti-hero ever.

And PS: Henry Francis is going into New York State Republican politics. Yeesh. Here we go. Nelson Rockefeller is just around the corner.

 

White House Correspondents Celeb Pageant Is a Tax Free Org, Lost $50K in 2011

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After that huge pageant last night from the Washington Hilton with Conan O’Brien, President Obama and scads of celebs, guess what? It’s a tax free event. The White House Correspondents Association is a 501 (c) 3, a charitable organization. According to its most recent From 990, filed in February 2012, the WHCA pays its leader, Julia Whitson a little more than it gave away in scholarships to budding journalists in 2011. That was $107,279 for Whitson, and $100,500 for the scholarships. Their total assets at the end of 2011: $322,750.

The WHCA seems to finish every year in the red. In 2010 it was $35,800. In 2011, it was $8447. The 2011 WHCA actually somehow lost $50,735 according to the report. That’s the one hosted by Seth Meyers and had jokes about Donald Trump. “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm attended. (Where were all the “Mad Men” this year? And where was Trump?)

This year’s dinner, with its long guest lists of B level stars, had some unsuual bedfellows for politics. The notoriously anti-gay Fox News, for example, hosted “Milk” screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, “X Men” director Bryan Singer, and “X Men” star Sir Ian McKellen–all very gay. Fox News’s stand on gay marriage, etc, was probably not discussed. I’ve scoured the internet and haven’t had found any pictures of those guests with either Bill O’Reilly or Roger Ailes, either.

 

 

 

Jerry Lewis, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorsese Reunite for “King of Comedy,” Forgotten Classic

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Jerry Lewis, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorsese Reunite for “King of Comedy,” Forgotten Classic

It was one of those great nights in showbiz that you hope for and will never forget: Martin Scorsese, Robert DeNiro and the legend himself, Jerry Lewis, reunited for a showing of “The King of Comedy” to close the Tribeca Film Festival. Lewis. 87,  came from Los Angeles just for the event. In a couple of weeks he’ll fly to Cannes for the premiere of his “Max Rose” film. Last night, as always, his great friend Richard Belzer was by his side. Actor Steve Buscemi stopped by the green room to say hello before the screening. Tribeca founder Jane Rosenthal was right there, too. She told me:  “What a day I’ve had. Two legends in 24 hours. First Clint Eastwood. Now Jerry Lewis. I’m overwhelmed!”

Lewis looked a little frail before the screening, sat in a swivel chair backstage, and took it easy. “Jerry,” I said, “can you imagine you on the red carpet at Cannes? It will be like Beatlemania.”

Lewis quipped back: “I may not do the red carpet. No red carpet.” Why not? “I’m 87. I’ll be lucky if I get to Cannes. I have to conserve my energy.”

But when he appeared on stage with DeNiro and Scorsese after the screening for a Q&A, Lewis came alive. The audience as well as the director and the other star energized him clearly. Indeed, when DeNiro saw Lewis for the first time backstage before the show,  I saw him literally light up with a grin from ear to ear.

“King of Comedy” was released in 1981, the year after Scorsese and DeNiro won literally everything with “Raging Bull.” The new film was overshadowed in every way. “We were ignored,” Scorsese recalled for me, by the Oscars and all the other awards show. It’s stunning to think of that considering how well the film has held up. It was prescient in many ways about the cult of celebrity, stalking, terrorism fears, and so on –even more considering it was made right after the assassination of John Lennon by a fan in front of his New York home.

It’s also, in many ways, an old fashioned film. As Scorsese says, there are wide shots that linger, there’s no fast cutting. There are long conversations. And there’s what amounts to several classic cinematic moments including the famous scene of Sandra Bernhard attempting to seduce Lewis while he’s bound in and covered with huge amounts of masking tape.

The story: Rupert Pupkin, who’s probably a sociopath, wants to do his stand up comedy routine on The Jerry Langford Show– a sort of “Tonight” show with Johnny Carson. Pupkin lives with his (unseen) mother– voiced by Scorsese’s late mother Catherine. He has a version of the Langford show set in his living room, where he acts out his fantasy with Liza Minnelli (Scorsese’s then girlfriend) and Langford (Lewis) as cardboard cut outs. Bernhard is his wealthy friend, a fellow stalker of Langord. They each believe in their hearts they have relationships with Langford, who walks around the city solo, without a bodyguard, between his office and the studio. DeNiro and Bernhard kidnap him. The ransom: that Pupkin gets to perform his act on the Langford show. Pupkin is also trying to impress a young woman, played by Diahnne Abbott, who in real life was the mother of DeNiro’s eldest childen.

(That DeNiro, Lewis, and Bernhard — not to mention Scorsese–had no Academy attention is true miscarriage of showbiz justice. “King of Comedy” was released on February 1, 1983. At the next Oscars, “Terms of Endearment” won, nominated along with “The Big Chill,” “Tender Mercies,” “The Right Stuff,” and “The Dresser.” Robert Duvall, the only American nominated for Best Actor, won. Besides “King of Comedy,’ the other movie that was ignored: Woody Allen’s now classic “Zelig.” What were people thinking? )

A neat bit of trivia: Scorsese let Lewis direct a scene at a phone booth outside Carnegie Hall in which an older female fan of Langford at first is thrilled when she meets him. But when he refuses to talk to her son, who’s on the other end of the call, she screams bloody murder at him. “It really happened,” Scorsese said. “Jerry told us about it, and we put it in.”

Another scene, in which DeNiro and Abbott invade Lewis’s country home, was completely ad-libbed. It’s a brilliant moment as Lewis skillfully ousts the unwanted duo with some help from his house man. The scene eerily also telegraphs the many incidents since then from real life in which crazy people have been discovered in stars’ homes.

Lewis was hot at the Q&A. On Bernhard, who wasn’t there but sent a funny video: “She’s the reason for birth control.” Beat. “She’s a wonderful guy, really. When you get to know him.”

On DeNiro, who watched “King of Comedy” for the first time in 25 years: “And he’s seeing The Deer Hunter tonight.”

A joke: “I said to my staff, this trip is my chance to take the subway. I haven’t been on the subway since I was seven years old. We come to a stop, the doors open and a young guy walks in, he’s wearing a leather jacket. With gold chains coming out of his nose. Leather shirt, leather pants. Leather shoes. He’s got a leather tongue. I’ve never seen so much leather. And besides that his hair is spiked. It’s yellow, blue, green and white. So I’m staring at him. He says what’s the matter old man? Didn’t you ever do anything unusual in your life? I said, Yes, as a matter of fact. Twenty years I had sex with a parrot. I thought you were my son.”

The audience howled. Scorsese said: “I had so many asthma attacks on the set from laughing.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marvin Gaye Non-Motown Movie Picked up by Focus Features

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Marvin Gaye Non-Motown Movie Picked up by Focus Features

The Marvin Gaye movie without any Motown songs now has a home. Focus Features has bought the rights to “Sexual Healing,” starring Jesse L. Martin as the late great singer. Here’s the deal: this is a movie that will have zero, zilch, none– no Motown songs. There won’t be any Tammi Terrell duets or “What’s Going On” or “Stubborn Kind of Fellow.” No “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You).”

This movie will have Gaye’s 1982 hit, “Sexual Healing” and could include several unremembered songs from that album and the one that followed on Columbia Records. The filmmakers have no rights to Gaye’s huge Motown catalog. The could show Gaye as a young man singing standards. But really what they’re interested in his drug addiction in the early 80s and his death at his father’s hand on April 1, 1984.

Gaye’s family and Motown object to the film. I’m not sure what audience there is for it anyway. My guess this will end much like “Soul Men” did for Malcolm Lee–badly.  Focus is bringing “Sexual Healing” to the market in Cannes for foreign sales. But I wonder how popular it will be when the buyers realize that the film has none of those magical Motown hits…

Oscar Winner Anne Hathaway’s Next Movie Is a “Go”: Indie Rocker Co-Produced by Husband

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Oscar Winner Anne Hathaway’s Next Movie Is a “Go”: Indie Rocker Co-Produced by Husband

UPDATE I told you exclusively waaaaay back on February 22nd that Anne Hathaway‘s next movie would be called “SongOne.”   And, now it’s set: “SongOne” will shoot this spring. http://www.showbiz411.com/2013/02/22/exclusive-anne-hathaways-next-film-a-rock-music-indie-but-she-wont-sing

Hathaway doesn’t sing in this film. She’s the girlfriend of a rock star. Jonathan Demme and Anne’s husband Adam Shulman are co-producers. Kate Barker-Froyland wrote the screenplay and is directing. She’s the talented daughter of Sony Pictures Classics’ co-chief Michael Barker. The music is from Jenny Lewis, of Rilo Kiley fame, and Irish musician Johnny Flynn. Flynn co-stars in the film as the rocker, who’s Hathaway’s boyfriend. Got that?

“SongOne” could be another “Once,” when all is sung and done. We’ll see. I’ve heard great things about the script. For Hathaway, it’s a natural. Her first Oscar nomination was for Demme’s “Rachel Getting Married.”

Richie Havens’ Ashes Will Be Scattered Over Original Woodstock Farm

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Richie Havens’ Ashes Will Be Scattered Over Original Woodstock Farm

The ashes of the great singer-performer Richie Havens will be scattered over Max Yasgur’s farm in upstate New York later this summer. That’s the word from his estate. Yasgur’s farm is known as Woodstock, but it’s not actually in Woodstock. The farm is in nearby Bethel, where  1969 Music and Arts Festival really took place. Havens was the first act up at the most famous outdoor music festival of all time. But before his ashes are scattered there, Havens will have a kind of wake or viewing on Monday, April 29th at the City Winery in New York on Varick St. It’s free to the public, but you have to make a reservation with them anyway so it’s not a free-for-all.

Woodstock ’69 | Richie Havens Opening by moluu
Here’s the message from his family:

Dear friends,

Heartfelt thanks for the worldwide showing of love and respect for Richie. This is a very difficult time for everyone and knowing you’re all right here with us is tremendously moving. As per his very specific wishes, Richie was cremated on Tuesday and his ashes were placed in a beautiful stone pyramid urn. Later in the summer they will be scattered across the field where the Woodstock festival took place in 1969 ~Max Yasgur’s farm, now Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

Knowing Richie wanted a party rather than a somber memorial, we have decided to schedule a few public events because, as you all know, Richie considered the world his family, and each and every one of you his friends. We think he’d be just fine with one last tour.

This coming Monday, April 29th, there will be a viewing in New York City at City Winery, located at 155 Varick Street (ph 212 608-0555). This is an informal and unticketed event, however we do ask that you rsvp through City Winery at reservations@citywinery.com if you plan to attend. Any and all are welcome to come say goodbye to Richie. Doors will open at 8pm.

Plans for a memorial concert are also underway, and we will make a few more announcements in the coming days. This will be the only viewing in NYC. We hope you’ll join us.

George Jones’ Passing: Reactions from Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers, More

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Here are some reactions to the passing of George Jones today. I’d like to say I did this myself, but very capable country press agent Kirt Webster compiled all this, and I thought Jones’s fans would like to see it. I think the Jones family would be touched about how much George’s death made an impact today. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

“My heart is absolutely broken.  George Jones was my all time favorite singer and one of my favorite people in the world.  My heart goes out to Nancy and all his family and friends.”
— Dolly Parton

“The world has lost the greatest country singer of all time. Amen.”
— MERLE HAGGARD

“Today is a sad day in Country music.  We have lost another piece of history.  George Jones was not only a good singer, but was a good friend.  He will be missed by many.”
— Hank Williams Jr.

“I am very thankful I got to know George, he’s one of the greatest singers that ever lived.  I actually loved the man and really enjoyed the time I got to spend with he and Nancy.”
— Randy Travis

“George Jones will always be one of the most amazing singers who ever lived.  He was a true Country Music legend who made music very personal to the listener – I think more than anyone else.  He will be dearly missed, but always remembered.”
— Kenny Rogers

“Country music and the world will miss George Jones.  He was someone who set a high standard in our industry for great music and lyrics that tapped into the emotions of the human heart at a very deep level.  His music has touched the lives of country music lovers for over five decades. My prayers are with his family and I pray for the repose of his soul.  May you rest in peace, brother.”
— Collin Raye

“There’s a huge emptiness in the music world today from the passing of our good friend George Jones. But, the void is filled with the many memories that will be with us forever. We love you, George.”
— The Oak Ridge Boys lead singer Duane Allen

“I believe if you ask any singer who was the greatest country music singer of all time, they would say ‘George Jones’. He was without question and by far the BEST! I first met and worked with him when I was 13 years old; I am so very grateful that he was my friend.”
— Barbara Mandrell

“SAD DAY FOLKS. TODAY, WITH THE PASSING OF MY GOOD FRIEND, GEORGE JONES, THE DOOR TO AN ERA IN TIME IS SLOWLY CLOSING. WITH ONLY A HANDFUL OF US LEFT STANDING, THE COUNTRY MUSIC I KNEW AND LOVED HAS ALSO PASSED AWAY. IT IS MY GREAT HOPE THAT THE YOUNGER GENERATION OF SINGERS WILL REMEMBER ALL OF US FROM THAT TIME AND CARRY ON. THANKS ALL.”
— RAY PRICE

“There aren’t words in our language to describe the depth of his greatness. I’ll miss my kind and generous friend.”
— Vince Gill

“I am just devastated by the news that George Jones has passed away! The music world has lost one of the most original and innovative talents that the world has ever known. I feel such a personal loss of not only one of the greatest vocal influences of my life, but also I’ve lost a dear friend. Visits with George have always been full of joy and laughter. Every time I would see him, George would always greet me with a funny story or a joke! His legacy will put his name at the top of the most influential artists in history, right along with Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. His voice will be influencing singers 100 years from now and beyond! I’m reminded of the lyrics that Waylon wrote in the tune ‘It’s Alright.’ ‘If we all sang like we wanted to, we’d all sound like George Jones!'”
— Travis Tritt

‘We are deeply saddened by the news this morning of the passing of our friend, George Jones. Our company was privileged to have represented George Jones in the 1980’s, most notably during the critically acclaimed ‘Reunion’ tour of George Jones and Tammy Wynette.  We will miss this ICONIC songwriter and his unmistakable voice, but he will live on in our hearts.’
— Jim Halsey, Impresario

“I’m shocked and saddened at the passing of my friend and hero George Jones. I was honored to have toured and recorded with him. Our hearts go out to Nancy and the entire family. ‘Now I Wonder Who’s Gonna Fill his Shoes?’”
— TG Sheppard

“I was saddened to learn of George’s passing.  Along with being one of the greatest singers of our time, he was a sweet man who was always kind to me.  Please know that I am praying for you during this special time of loss.  If there is anything at all that you need from me please let me know.  Our prayers will continue for you throughout the days ahead.”
— Guy Penrod

“Today is a dark for country music and music in general.  George had become a friend and mentor to us. We will always remember touring with him and how both he and Nancy were so welcoming to us.  Rest in peace George… No one will ever fill your shoes!”
— The Roys

“Country music has lost one of the great ones today with the passing of George Jones. Rest in peace ‘Possum’, heaven has a new angel.”
— Lisa Matassa

“George Jones was just as impressive as a person as he was as an entertainer. He was ‘the ordinary, down to earth guy that happens to live down the road’ and a super star entertainer of which there will never be an equal.” His passing is a sad day and a great loss for us all.”
— Michael Bonagura of Baillie & The Boys

“His voice will live on forever in my heart. There will never be another!”
—Kathie Baillie of Baillie & The Boys

“George was the greatest country singer of all time and was featured in my NANCY comic strip many times. I’ll find the words….along with the pictures…to pay tribute to George in the comic strip soon, but today, I join all of Nashville and the Country Music world in sending prayers of comfort and love to Nancy and the Jones family.”
— Guy Gilchrist

“George Jones was one of the most endearing, warm and friendly people I have ever had the privilege to meet. I have been lucky enough to work with George and Nancy and I am so blessed to have been a small part of their lives for a short time. While I am deeply saddened, I know his legend will live on.”
— Janie Fricke

“I have no words to express my admiration and love for George Jones. To say he was my ‘hero’ does not do justice to the lifetime impression he made on me, both personally and professionally.  George Jones is the foundation of country music and he’s the reason I wanted to perform.  He’s the reason I’m still here in this business… out there on the road.  He was my mentor and my teacher; George was my friend.  He paved the way for so many and I was one of the lucky ones to have enjoyed the opportunity to not only sing beside him, but just ‘sit and visit’ with him.  When I was just starting out, we toured together; he was the headliner. After a few shows, he told me that I was going to close the shows (because he wanted to watch “Andy Griffith”).  For a newcomer, it was intimidating to open for him; there was even more pressure to close for him. George gave me strength and encouragement; he kept telling me ‘you can do it, son.’  George Jones is the Father of Country.  We will all miss his voice, and I will miss his voice to call me ‘son.'”
— Mark Chesnutt

“I’ll never forget the incredible experience of singing with George and I will always remember his wonderful sense of humor and down to earth soul. Before I wrote the liner note for his Ladies Choice album, I said a prayer for the right words to a worthy quote that would come close to reflecting the way I feel about George. Here is that quote and it will always be true.
“We are all God’s own individual works of art. In country music, George Jones is his masterpiece…”
— Deborah Allen

“Country music lost an icon today and I have lost a dear and beloved friend. With tear-filled eyes, I’m reminiscing this morning about all that I learned from and loved about George Jones.  He was part of my ‘country music education;’ he made country music history and, in my opinion, George Jones is a song’s best friend.  No one will leave an imprint on my life like George did.”
— Lorrie Morgan

“The first 8-tracks that I owned were recordings by Conway Twitty and George Jones.  Long before my career got started, I was at a concert (Travis Tritt’s homecoming show) and George Jones performed.  I sat there and sang along to every word that George sang. A lady, who sat in front of me, turned around and said, ‘do you know George Jones’ music?’  When my reply was, ‘heck yeah,’ she introduced herself; it was his wife, Nancy.  Nancy brought me backstage that night to introduce me to George.  That was three years before I signed my record deal and we’ve remained friends and stayed in touch since then.  Right or wrong, in good times and in bad, people loved George Jones–he made an impression.  His music is his legacy and he will not only be remembered as the best country singer this world will ever know, but a great man that we all will truly miss.”
— Mark Wills

Keith Urban ‏@KeithUrban
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

Grand Ole Opry ‏@opry
The music will never stop playing. Thank you, George and we will miss you. @gjpossum http://ow.ly/ksnbI  #RememberingJones

Lee Brice ‏@leebrice
Country music lost a great one today! @gjpossum will be missed… pic.twitter.com/OGqRhFUoGs

Mark Chesnutt ‏@MarkChesnutt
My heart goes out to Nancy and the family. I’m gonna miss him.

Toby Keith ‏@TobyKeithMusic
George Jones has passed. Damn. Thought he’d live forever. Let’s break out his catalogue and play it all day Godspeed possum and family. – T

Clint Black ‏@Clint_Black
@gjpossum Very sad farewell to George Jones. Deepest sympathies to Nancy and the family.

Lee Greenwood ‏@TheLeeGreenwood
Blessed 2 have worked with heroes like Conway, Cash & @gjpossum. Their star burns so bright. When it goes out, there’s a void in our hearts.

Ricky Skaggs ‏@RickySkaggs
“THE Country Music singer of all time. The words ‘Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes’ has never been more true than today.”-Ricky Skaggs @gjpossum

ALABAMA ‏@TheAlabamaBand
We’re very saddened to hear of the death of our amazing friend George Jones.

Shooter Jennings ‏@ShooterJennings
Nothing to say except George Jones will be missed. He was an incredible soul, inspiration, friend. Greatest singer of all time.

Little Big Town ‏@LBTmusic
There will never be another George Jones. You are and always will be country music. Rest in peace. #GeorgeJones

Gloriana ‏@glorianatheband
Sad day for country music. Rest in peace, George Jones.

Michelle Branch ‏@michellebranch
George Jones :*( R.I.P.

Tracy Lawrence ‏@tracy_lawrence
I am so saddened by the news of George Jones’ passing.I will always treasure our times together. http://ow.ly/i/1YIe1  RIP @gjpossum

Easton Corbin ‏@eastoncorbin
What a sad day for country music. George Jones was one of my heroes.

Merle Haggard ‏@merlehaggard
The world may have lost the greatest country singer that ever lived. pic.twitter.com/tdID9Sm57r

Joe Bonsall ‏@joebonsall
Goodbye Possum https://socialcam.com/s/xb9Dbdpw

Kenny Rogers ‏@_KennyRogers
Sad morning losing the great George Jones. He will always be one of the most amazing singers who ever lived. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYQViYm92hg …

EliYoungBand ‏@EliYoungBand
RIP George “Possum” Jone

Rodney Atkins ‏@RodneyAtkins
Sending prayers & love to Nancy & the whole Jones family & all of @gjpossum’s fans & friends. George Jones was a true country music legend

ali landry ‏@alilandry
RIP George Jones. His music was the soundtrack of my childhood. My whole family were huge fans. What a legend:(

Johnny Knoxville ‏@realjknoxville
George Jones R.I.P. You will be missed. xoxo pic.twitter.com/YoXssII47B

Dolly Parton ‏@Dolly_Parton
My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favorite singer… http://bit.ly/11q34Ev

Rob Thomas ‏@ThisIsRobThomas
R.I.P. to a true country/american legend, George Jones. thanx for the music.

Billy Ray Cyrus ‏@billyraycyrus
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

Sara Evans ‏@saraevansmusic
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… http://say.ly/dET5Gsc

Luke Bryan ‏@LukeBryanOnline
George. You will be deeply missed. Thanks for the beautiful memories.

Neal McCoy ‏@NealMcCoy
We lost a great man today,, but his Music and his Spirit will live forever Go get some Rest now George Jones,,, you deserve it

The Band Perry ‏@thebandperry
Country music and the world lost a true legend today… Mr. Jones, you will be greatly missed.

Hillary Scott ‏@HillaryScottLA
Saddened by the passing of George Jones. Sending prayers up for his wife and family. Country Music will never be the same.

Troy Aikman ‏@TroyAikman
Country music legend George Jones has passed away at 81. “The Possum” was one of my favorites…had the pleasure of meeting him years ago.

Alan Jackson ‏@OfficialJackson
Heaven better get ready for George Jones. He will always be the greatest singer of real country music – there’ll never be another.

The Oak Ridge Boys ‏@oakridgeboys
We are devastated this morning … We have lost The Possum… Legend and Friend… RIP George Jones

LeAnn Rimes Cibrian ‏@leannrimes
So sad we lost “the possum” today. R.I.P George Jones and know we didn’t stop loving you today. You will live on forever in our hearts.

Dierks Bentley ‏@DierksBentley
man….heartbroken

Charlie Daniels ‏@CharlieDaniels
Rest in peace George Jones There will never be another one like you and we’ll miss you a bunch Buddy.

Blake Shelton ‏@blakeshelton
Really REALLY bad news. We’ve lost a country music legend. And I’ve lost a hero and a friend. Goodbye George Jones…

Darrell Waltrip ‏@AllWaltrip
this is one of the saddest days in the history of country music, George Jones is a national treasure, he was a friend, God Bless the possum

Martina McBride ‏@martinamcbride
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.

Craig Morgan ‏@cmorganmusic
We will miss our friend Mr George Jones RIP

John Rich ‏@johnrich
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.

Tim McGraw ‏@TheTimMcGraw
Gone …… George Jones …..man he was country music

Faith Hill ‏@FaithHill
We lost one of the best voices God created this morning. Our hearts are saddened to hear that George Jones has passed away…
…. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and all of the family.

Bo Bice ‏@OfficialBoBice
@gjpossum gonna take the day off from tweeting in memory of George, breaking out my Vinyl GJ & jam till midnight.

Bo Bice ‏@OfficialBoBice
George Jones passed away this morning. We will miss ya Possum. There will never be another!! Make them angels weep up there GJ.

Brad Paisley ‏@BradPaisley
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.

Jason_Aldean ‏@Jason_Aldean
So sad to hear abt the passing of George Jones. Country music has lost one of our pioneers & legendary icons. You will never be forgotten.

Kix Brooks ‏@KixBrooks
Possum, angels got a serious lead singer today – God bless Nancy his loving wife – what a guy- what a voice – that was one hell of a show!

Dierks Bentley ‏@DierksBentley
nancy and @gjpossum had a beautiful marriage and special relationship. love you nancy. long live the possum. gonna miss my buddy. real sad.

Bob Kingsley ‏@bobkingsleyct40
RIP @gjpossum All of us at CT40 express our deep sorrow to his wife Nancy & to his family, his friends, & his fans. https://www.facebook.com/countrytop40/posts/653322274683719 …

Sheryl Crow ‏@SherylCrow
Such a sad day… May you Rest in Peace George Jones. @gjpossum

bretmichaels ‏@bretmichaels
#RIPGeorgeJones http://www.bretmichaels.com/site-news/news2/r-i-p-george-jones/ … – My heartfelt prayers go out the family, friends and fans of George Jones. @gjpossum

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