George Jones and Friends: Keeping Country Alive is a brilliant Branson tribute to country music royalty! To honor the country superstar, George Geisser steps away from his popular role playing fiddle and steel guitar for The Re-Cliners, the amazing band behind C.J. Newsom in her Branson show, Classic Country’s Patsy Cline & Friends. It’s his first time headlining a major Branson show, and he’s won over fans of the country music legend with his spot-on vocals and his sincere reverence for the man and his music. It’s not easy to pay tribute to a star that shined as brightly as the late and much beloved George Jones, he was truly larger-than-life, earning accolades and awards throughout his career, including seven awards from the Country Music Association and five from the Academy of Country Music. He was also blessed with two Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and had two songs - “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and “She Thinks I Still Care” - in the Grammy Hall of Fame. And he received the rare and treasured acknowledgement for his work from the Kennedy Center Honors.
In addition to the songs for which Jones received awards, Geisser performs several of his other hits, including “The Race is On” and “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair.” Although George Geisser could fill his show with the enormous George Jones catalog, he changes it up a bit just to keep things interesting by sharing the music of other country legends, including Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, and George Jones' frequent duet partner, Tammy Wynette.
Helpful Hints/Additional Information
George Jones and Friends: Keeping Country Alive can be seen in the Little Opry Theatre or Elite Theatre in the IMAX Entertainment Complex.
The Complex is located at 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway.
The 9:30 a.m. show performs in the Elite Theatre, with 5:00 p.m. performances inside the Little Opry Theatre.
The Little Opry Theatre has special seating available for the disabled.
There is a concession area, several shops, and a full-service restaurant in the IMAX Entertainment Complex.
George Jones and Friends: Keeping Country Alive is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
For an incredible Branson show filled to the brim with hits from a collection of country legends, including the ultimate country music icon, get ready for the can’t miss show - George Jones and Friends: Keeping Country Alive!
