Great Performances Honors Country Music Legend George Jones with All-Star Tribute Concert Featuring Brad Paisley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll and More, February 23 on WCTE PBS
Honoring one of the most influential, storied and beloved country music icons in history, Great Performances – George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum is an all-star celebration. Jones’ hits including “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair,” “The Race Is On,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and many more are performed by Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Brad Paisley, Jelly Roll, Dierks Bentley, Sam Moore, Wynonna, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Joe Nichols and other country stars accompanied by a band of Nashville’s top players.
Recorded April 25, 2023, at from the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the tribute marked the 10th anniversary of Jones’ passing. Great Performances – George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum premieres Friday, February 23 at 8 p.m. ET on WCTE PBS, pbs.org and the PBS App.
A Sample of Songs Performed Include:
- “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” – performed by Jamey Johnson
- “The Race Is On” – performed by Travis Tritt
- “Why Baby Why” – performed by Dierks Bentley
- “A Picture of Me Without You” – performed by Lorrie Morgan
- “She Still Thinks I Care” – performed by Sara Evans
- “Golden Ring” – performed by Wynonna and Jamey Johnson
- “I Always Get Lucky With You” – performed by Gretchen Wilson
George Jones achieved 79 top 10 hits and 10 no. 1 hits including “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” which is widely recognized as the greatest country song of all time. In his lifetime, George Jones sold over 20 million albums, was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a Kennedy Center Honoree, National Medal of the Arts recipient and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award recipient. Watch a preview at the link below:
For more than 50 years on PBS, Great Performances has provided an unparalleled showcase of the best in all genres of the performing arts, serving as America’s most prestigious and enduring broadcaster of cultural programming. Showcasing a diverse range of artists from around the world, the series has earned 67 Emmy Awards and six Peabody Awards. The Great Performances website hosts exclusive videos, interviews, photos, full episodes and more. The series is produced by The WNET Group.
