George Jones has died at age 81.
With the passing of George Jones today, everybody had something to say on social media platforms. Here are a few things some of country music’s finest have had to say.
Jason Aldean: “So sad to hear about the passing of George Jones. Country music has lost one of our pioneers & legendary icons. You will never be forgotten.”
The Band Perry: “Country music and the world lost a true legend today … Mr. Jones, you will be greatly missed.”
Garth Brooks: “The greatest voice to ever grace country music will never die, Jones has a place in every heart that ever loved any kind of music.”
Luke Bryan: “George. You will be deeply missed. Thanks for the beautiful memories.”
Ronnie Dunn: “The greatest country blues singer to ever live.”
Faith Hill: “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.”
Toby Keith: “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.”
Little Big Town: “There will never be another George Jones. You are and always will be country music. Rest in peace.”
Loretta Lynn: “It’s a sad day for country music and a great loss for those of us who knew him. I was blessed to call George my friend. He was one of the best country singers there ever was. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Nancy, and all of his family. It’s a sad, sad day.”
Barbara Mandrell: “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.”
Martina McBride: “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.”
Tim McGraw: “Gone … George Jones … man he was country music.”
Kacey Musgraves: “That angel choir just got a whole lot better this morning.”
Brad Paisley: “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.”
Hillary Scott: “Saddened by the passing of George Jones Sending prayers up for his wife and family Country Music will never be the same.”
Blake Shelton: “Really REALLY bad news. We’ve lost a country music legend. And I’ve lost a hero and a friend. Goodbye George Jones … ”
Carrie Underwood: “Happy memory of me and George. You may have left us, but your music and your legacy never will. #Legend.”
Keith Urban: “If I’m blessed enough to make it there, I look forward to you giving me the grand tour. Rest in peace George Jones!!!!!” Urban payed tribute to Jones with a YouTube video performance of “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Check out the video below…