NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
Country music legend George Jones has announced his farewell tour, appropriately named after one of his many hits: The Grand Tour.
The Possum's publicist said Tuesday that, after more than 50 years of touring, next year's tour will be Jones' last.
The country legend wants to slow down and spend more time with his wife, children and grandchildren. And even though he'll stop touring after next year, Jones will still be making music.
He plans to record a new studio album, and Dolly Parton has been writing some songs for him.
While dates for The Grand Tour have not been announced, Jones is on the road now.
His upcoming shows include:
Aug. 17 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theater
Aug. 18 – Durham, NC – Durham Perf. Arts Ctr.
Aug. 30 – Woodstock, VA – Shenandoah County Fair
Aug. 31 – Northampton, MA – Calvin Theatre
Sept. 07 – Biloxi, MS – IP Casino
Sept. 08 – Houston, TX – Arena Theatre
Sept. 21 – Huntington, WV – Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Sept. 22 – Myrtle Beach, SC – Alabama Theater
Sept. 28 – Manistee, MI – Little River Casino
Sept. 29 – Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre
Oct. 04 – Wichita, KS – Orpheum Theater
Oct. 05 – Arlington, TX – Arlington Music Hall
Oct. 12 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theatre
Oct. 13 – Renfro Valley, KY – Renfro Valley Ent. Ctr.
Oct. 26 – Wichita Falls, TX – Kay Yeager Coliseum
Oct. 27 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noel Perf. Arts Ctr.
Nov. 02 – Mahnomen, MN – Shooting Star Casino
Nov. 03 – Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Mountain Grand Casino
Nov. 09 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theatre
Nov. 10 – Morton, MN – Jackpot Junction Casino
Nov. 16 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
Nov. 17 – Hiawassee, GA – Anderson Music Hall
Nov. 23 – Winnie, TX – Nutty Jerry's Winnie Arena
Nov. 24 – Bossier City, LA – Horseshoe Casino
Dec. 01 – Elizabeth, IN – Horseshoe Casino
Dec. 15 – Jackson, TN – Carl Perkins Civic Center
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