The funeral of country music legend George Jones will
be held at the famous Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and is open to fans, it
has been announced.
"George
would have wanted his fans and friends everywhere to be able to come and pay
their respects along with his family," publicist Kirt Webster said.
The ceremony
will be held on Thursday, a day after a private visitation for family, friends
and fellow performers.
Jones' hits
included He Stopped Loving Her Today. He died on Friday aged 81.
Mr Webster said
he died after being admitted to hospital for fever and irregular blood
pressure.
In a statement,
Jones' widow Nancy said: "Thanks to George's friends, fans, and loved ones
for the outpouring of love at this terrible time. I love you all."
The Grand Ole
Opry House has a capacity of 4,400 and is home to America's longest running
radio show, titled The Grand Ole Opry.
Jones joined
the cast of the Grand Ole Opry in 1956 and went on to enjoy success with hits
including White Lightning, A Good Year for the Roses, Who's Gonna Fill Their
Shoes, The Grand Tour and Tennessee Whiskey.
After Jones'
death, country star Garth Brooks was among those paying tribute, saying:
"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."
Source: BBC
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