11 Years Ago Today: George Jones Performs His Final Show — Watch
2024/04/06

George Jones had his final show on April 6, 2013, in Knoxville, Tenn., performing his hit "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Although fans were unaware at the time, Jones knew it was his last show. The legendary concert is available on YouTube. Following the show, Jones shared with his wife that it was his final performance before he was hospitalized the next day. Despite his failing health, Jones received support from fans and fellow country artist Alan Jackson. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013, due to hypoxic respiratory failure. He was memorialized in a public ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on May 2. George Jones' final show marked the end of an era in country music.

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