Everyone knows that I am a huge classic country fan and when I discovered this today I just felt like I needed to pass this along to you. On this day in 1959 the legendary George Jones scored his first ever number one hit with the iconic song "White Lightning".
Last week, we said goodbye to a legend in country music when George Jones was laid to rest last Thursday, May 2nd.
Recently, Louisiana's own Sammy Kershaw released a new song dedicated to the late George Jones and we have your first look.
Today we will say goodbye to a legend in country music when George Jones will be laid to rest. His funeral is today and starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be held inside the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
Giants of the industry will be on hand to pay tribute to a legend and Jones funeral will be broadcast live on CMT (Country Music Television). We have a list of he country music stars and friends