For Immediate Release
Santa Ronnie McDowell gifts portrait to
"the Possum" George Jones on Christmas Day!
Photo by Aaron Crisler / The Judy Nelon Group |
By Ed Cahill
Editorial Director
The Portland (Tenn.) Progressive & The Westmoreland (Tenn.) Observer
ecobserver@nctc.com
NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 25, 2009)—Country music legend George Jones received a special visitor on Christmas Day when fellow recording artist Ronnie McDowell showed up at his home in Franklin, Tenn., bearing the gift of a portrait – commissioned by Jones’ wife, Nancy – depicting his celebrated DUI arrest while operating a riding lawn mower. “I’m your biggest fan,” said McDowell, “I want to present this new painting to you: As a matter of fact, it’s my favorite painting I’ve ever done.” McDowell’s portrait of Elvis Presley is featured in the book “The Genuine Elvis” and he is also known for hit songs such as “The King Is Gone.” “I Love You, I Love You, I Love You,” and “Older Women.
“Well, I love you for this,” said Jones, who has been referred to often as the greatest living country singer with more than 150 hits to his credit. “I’m telling you, that makes my Christmas day!” Jones told McDowell that he was honored that he had selected him as a subject for a painting.
“I’m just going to be honest with you,” McDowell said. “What better subject could I have?
“Well, you just did such a good story with the picture … of my old days,” said Jones.
ABOUT GEORGE JONES
George Jones – a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame – is a country music icon, frequently referred to as "the greatest living country singer". A native of Beaumont, Texas, Jones began his career as a radio host and has successfully scored over 150 hits during his fifty-plus year career. In 2008, Jones received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor. Now in 2009, Jones continues to tour extensively in North America and overseas promoting his latest album, A Collection of My Best Recollection, exclusively through Cracker Barrel Music.
For more information on George Jones, please visit www.georgejones.com
Photo by Aaron Crisler / The Judy Nelon Group
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