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George Glenn Jones (born once called him "the second best White male singer." The country music scholar Bill C. Malone writes, "For the two or three minutes consumed by a song, Jones immerses himself so completely in its Lyrics , and in the mood it conveys, that the listener can scarcely avoid becoming similarly involved." He currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife, Nancy Jones. Also in a separate house on his property live Sherry Hohimer, his step-daughter. Sherry's husband, Kirk, helps George Jones with concert setup. Sherry and Kirks kids,(George's grandkids) live on his property. Their names are Carlos and Breann Hohimer.''Country Music U.S.A'', Bill C. Malone, page 288 TODAY 2005 George Jones is still touring. On February 15 Jones attended the service for late country music Singer-songwriter Merle Kilgore along with Hank Williams, Jr. , Kenny Chesney , and Brooks & Dunn's Kix Brooks . On April 8 Jones along with Country Music Hall of Fame members Eddy Arnold and Carl Smith were pallbearers at country music pioneer Don Pierce's funeral services. Garth Brooks popped the question to country singer Trisha Yearwood on May 25 at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California . Jones, Merle Haggard , and Buck Owens were also there. Jones's '' My Very Special Guests '', a 1979 album of duets, was reissued on May 31 by Columbia/Legacy with 27 additional tracks. Jones, Bill Anderson , and Little Jimmy Dickens were featured on Brad Paisley's album '' Time Well Wasted '', released on August 16 . The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has added Jones's " He Stopped Loving Her Today " to one of its "song spiral" displays. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of its release, visitors can step inside the listening booth and hear the whole track, which was produced by Billy Sherrill and written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman . Jones hosted a September 1 breakfast buffet at his home near Franklin, Tennessee , for members of the Nashville news media. Reporters were invited to look through his country music memorabilia, photo collection and collection of stage costumes. In addition to an omelet station, Jones served sausage and bacon from his own line of breakfast foods. This was for his upcoming 2005 album '' Hits I Missed...And One I Didn't ''. On September 13 Jones' released ''Hits I Missed...And One I Didn't'' was released on his label Bandit Records. In late September CMT did an interview with Jones called 20 Questions. It can be read here In October Jones's '' 50 Years Of Hits '' was certified Gold by the RIAA An exhibit, titled ''The Grand Tour: George Jones Country'' was open at the Country Music Hall Of Fame on December 2 and ran through May 2006. On December 8 Jones was nomineed for a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance (for a solo vocal performance) for the song "Funny How Time Slips Aways" (written by Willie Nelson ) the awards show aired on February 8 , 2006 but Jones lost to pop singer Keith Urban . In late December CMT named Jones' 2005 album ''Hits I Missed...And One I Didn't'' one of their Top 10 Country Albums of 2005. 2006 On January 13 and January 14 Country Stars and NASCAR Drivers unite for fan event called "Sound and Speed" in downtown Nashville, Tennessee for the very first time. NASCAR legend Richard Petty and Country music legend George Jones teamed on January 14 for an insightful Q&A at the Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum . Country Music new commer Jamey Johnson features Jones on the song, "Keeping Up with the Jonesin" on his debut album '' The Dollar '', which was released on January 31 , 2006 . Jones and Lucinda Williams performed together two shows in California. They played the Paramount Theatre in Oakland on February 25 and Santa Barbara on February 27. Jones was honored by his hometown of Beaumont, Texas , on March 24, by pressing his boots into a wet cement slab that will be placed on display in front of the city's Ford Arena . Jones was in town for a concert with Merle Haggard , who also attended the ceremony. Jones is the seventh southeast Texas native to be honored in Ford Park's Walk of Fame. Other inductees include Tracy Byrd , Janis Joplin , Clay Walker , and Edgar Winter . Jones was hospitalized March 30 afternoon at Baptist Hospital in Nashville for pneumonia. Jones made a full recovery despite rescheduling a few tour dates. The Grascals 2006 album '' Long List Of Heartaches '' featured Jones. Their album was released on August 29 . In Fall 2006, Jones and wife Nancy are planning to open a Southern-style restaurant named Possum Holler in downtown Enterprise, Alabama . The eatery will seat 250 people and will be decorated with Jones's career memorabilia. Jerry Lee Lewis's 2006 album of all-star duets, '' Last Man Standing '', featured Jones and many other artists. This album was released September 26 , 2006 . Jones took part in an all-star album called ''Songs of the Year'', released on October 3 at Cracker Barrel restaurants and the company's website. Jones broke his right wrist October 20 in a fall at his producer's studio in Nashville . He underwent surgery on October 23 after breaking his right wrist October 20 in a fall at his producer's studio in Nashville . A spokesperson for Jones said the 75-year-old entertainer was treated at Nashville's Baptist Hospital where he also underwent a CAT scan to check for a possible concussion, but the scan showed no head injury. Due to this injury Jones had to postpone a few tour dates. On October 24 Jones and friend as well as country music legend Merle Haggard released their first album together in 26 years called '' Kickin' Out The Footlights...Again '' on Jones's Bandit Records. Jones and special guest Kris Kristofferson performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City on October 31 . Jones last played the famous venue in 1962 when he appeared with Johnny Cash , Mother Maybelle and the Carter Family , and Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. "I think we were one of the first, if not first, country shows to go in there. ... We had a great time. The place was packed and sold out," Jones said. ''All Gone Fishin''' is an all-star album about fishing and fisherman that featured Jones and many other artists. This album was released on November 14 on Jones's Bandit Records. This album is at all Bass Pro Shop s and Wal-Mart . All selections on the album were newly produced. Jones was one of several country artists that testified on December 11 at an FCC hearing in Nashville . The hearing, one of six such regional affairs scheduled around the U.S. , is exploring the subject of media ownership. 2007 In January the Grammy Hall Of Fame honored Jones by inducting his 1980 hit, "He Stopped Loving Her Today" into the Grammy Hall Of Fame . In January, Jones, along with music industry executives Tandy Rice and Matthew Wilkes, opened George Jones Universityhttp://www.georgejonesuniversity.com. Charlie Louvin , a member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame , released a self-titled album of duets on the Tompkins Square label on February 20 . His singing partners include Jones, Bobby Bare , Elvis Costello , Tom T. Hall , and many others. Brenda Lee released her latest album titled ''Gospel Duets With Treasured Friends'' on April 10 via the Provident Label Group. Guests include Jones, Dolly Parton , Charlie Daniels , and others. On June 15 the mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas Henry Garrett a longtime George Jones fan gave Jones the key to the city and declared June 16 as George Jones Day in Corpus Christi. {Link without Title} Jones is back in the studio working on a new studio album. The album is to include a duet with country legend and good friend of Jones' Tanya Tucker . 2007 marks Jones's 52nd year in Country Music as well as his 38th year at the Grand Ole Opry . DRINKING AND DRUG ABUSE Jones' alcohol consumption was legendary. For a great part of his life he woke up to a Screwdriver and spent the rest of the day drinking Bourbon . Perhaps the best known story of his drinking days is tragicomic. While married to the former Shirley Corley, his second wife, Jones resorted to some desperate measures in getting alcohol.
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