George Jones wonders about the future of country music in his song, "Whose Gonna Fill Their Shoes?" There will be no replacement for the unique voice of this country legend. Jones authentic country voice was full of yearning, heartbreak and hard-partying. Like many of my musical discoveries, my introduction to Jones was courtesy of the Grateful Dead covering George's, "The Race is On".

 In the late 90's, I discovered The George Jones Show on The Nashville Network. This cable show featured George performing live with a mix of country legends and emerging artists. George's influence on the country music scene was profound and enduring. The Possum's voice and spirit will be sorely missed..