Name: Great Performances
Genre: Comedy

Great Performances Episode 51.11 George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum

Great Performances Episode 51.11 George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum

Episode Premiere

February 23, 2024

Genre

Comedy

Official Site

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/

Information

Episode Premiere

February 23, 2024

Genre

Comedy

Period

1971 -

Production Co

Distributor

PBS

Official Site

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/

Cast and Crew

Main Cast

Bray Poor

Synopsis

Honoring one of the most influential, storied and beloved country music icons in history, Great Performances – George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum is an all-star celebration. Jones’ hits including “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair,” “The Race Is On,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and many more are performed by Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Brad Paisley, Jelly Roll, Dierks Bentley, Sam Moore, Wynonna, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Joe Nichols and other country stars accompanied by a band of Nashville’s top players. Recorded April 25, 2023, at from the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the tribute marked the 10th anniversary of Jones’ passing.