George Jones, News

The New York Times Arts Beat blog reports that George Jones died on Friday, April 19th at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 81.

The American Repertory Ballet had an outstanding performance of Romeo and Juliet at Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage.

Bruce Robison is the writer of such No. 1 country hits as 'Wrapped' for George Strait, 'Angry All the Time' for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and 'Travelin' Solider' for the Dixie Chicks. Kelly Willis is a sensational singer with ten albums to her credit, the first few in the classic country style of Nashville, and the later ones in the alt-country style of Austin. Bruce and Kelly have been married since 1996, and they've been collaborating on raising their four children, ages seven to 12, for the past many years, but their new album, Cheater's Game, is their first as a duo.

Today, country music icon George Jones was admitted to a local Nashville hospital for observation. During a routine checkup, Mr. Jones was running a slight fever with irregular blood pressure.

Bruce Robison is the writer of such No. 1 country hits as 'Wrapped' for George Strait, 'Angry All the Time' for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and 'Travelin' Solider' for the Dixie Chicks. Kelly Willis is a sensational singer with ten albums to her credit, the first few in the classic country style of Nashville, and the later ones in the alt-country style of Austin. Bruce and Kelly have been married since 1996, and they've been collaborating on raising their four children, ages seven to 12, for the past many years, but their new album, Cheater's Game, is their first as a duo.

The Recording Academy has released a statement on the passing of Gordon Stoker.

Emmylou Harris returns to Philadelphia for one night only performance at the Academy of Music tonight, March 26, 2013 at 8 p.m. with Rodney Crowell and Richard Thompson Electric Trio in support of new album release, Old Yellow Moon (February 26, Nonesuch Records).

Today, the Academy of Country Music is announcing the winners of awards that will not be televised during the 48 th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, due to time constraints.

Today, the Academy of Country Music is announcing the winners of awards that will not be televised during the 48 th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, due to time constraints.

Emmylou Harris returns to Philadelphia for one night only performance at the Academy of Music on March 26, 2013 at 8 p.m. with Rodney Crowell and Richard Thompson Electric Trio in support of new album release, Old Yellow Moon (February 26, Nonesuch Records).

It is a trip down country music's memory lane. In Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes, Jason Petty pays tribute not only to Hank Williams and his influence on country music but also to the stars who influenced Hank and those whom Hank influenced. These include Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, George Jones, and more. Hank & My Honky Heroes will perform in Three Stages on Thursday, March 7, 7 pm; Friday, March 8, 2 pm & 7 pm; Saturday, March 9, 2 pm & 7 pm. Tickets are $29-39.

In an interview with American Repertory Ballet's Artistic Director, Douglas Martin, BWW learns of his background and his plans for the ARB.

The Champion Sisters today announced the release of Beauty Way, a new single from their third album, Unfit To Be Tied, along with the single's video. Mark Andes, in collaboration with Eliza Gilkyson, wrote the song.

Mindpix Corporation today announced that it has completed the digitization of the first 2,500 songs of its catalog of over 17,500 songs by renowned artists. The company has strategically selected these 2,500 songs to bring to market in a variety of means completing this first phase of digitization, a major milestone for the Company that is intended to begin generating revenues.

In celebration of a new collaborative album to be released February 26, Old Yellow Moon, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are embarking on a series of tour dates this spring with Richard Thompson Electric Trio, including a stop at DPAC on March 30.

In celebration of a new collaborative album to be released February 26, Old Yellow Moon, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are embarking on a series of tour dates this spring with Richard Thompson Electric Trio, including a stop at DPAC on March 30.

BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is thrilled to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Dance Company of the Week! This week, we get to know The American Repertory Ballet in New Jersey!

Mountain Stage presents Robert Earl Keen, January 20, 2013 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Advance tickets are $18 or day of the show $23. Call 304.293.SHOW, or visit: http://www.mountainstage.org/mtnstageevent.aspx?id=27062 for more information.

Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company presents a "house" concert for the holidays with Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally in A DOWN HOME CHRISTMAS WITH NELL & JIM. This intimate show inaugurates Aurora Theatre Company's Second Stage cabaret performance space, Harry's UpStage, located in the Nell and Jules Dashow Wing. A DOWN HOME CHRISTMAS WITH NELL & JIM plays for eight performances only, tonight, December 13-21 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.

This winter, beginning tonight, Dec. 7, HGTV is featuring six glamorous specials highlighting celebrities and their A-list dwellings, from mansions and luxurious movie set trailers to a famous 16th century castle in Great Britain and America's best-known home, the White House. HGTV decks the halls with Hollywood celebrities like Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke, and tours the places stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kellie Pickler call home when they are on the road and on set.