As the world of Country Music woke up Friday to the news of the passing of George Jones, Twitter feeds and Facebook pages were lighting up as they sent deepest condolences and memories shared. A common thought and feeling shared is how we lost a truly great singer who will never be replaced in music or our hearts. Here is what some of your favorite country stars had to say about our devastating loss.
Jason Aldean: "So sad to hear about the passing of George Jones today. Country music has lost one of our pioneers and legendary icons. You will never be forgotten."
Tim McGraw: "Gone ...... George Jones .....man he was country music."
Josh Thompson: "It's sad to think most of what's considered the 'country music world' today has no idea of the real talent we just lost. RIP George Jones."
Brad Paisley: "My friend, the greatest singer of all time, has passed. To those who knew him, our lives were full. To those of you who don't: discover him now."
Dierks Bentley: "man....heartbroken. nancy and @gjpossum had a beautiful marriage and special relationship. love you nancy. long live the possum. gonna miss my buddy. real sad."
Faith Hill: "We lost one of the best voices God created this morning. Our hearts are saddened to hear that George Jones has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and all of the family."
LoCash Cowboys: "Our condolences and prayers go out to Nancy and family with the loss of our country music Grandfather, George Jones. We will miss you!"
Ronnie Dunn: "God bless George Jones!"
Blake Shelton: "Really REALLY bad news. We've lost a country music legend. And I've lost a hero and a friend. Goodbye George Jones..."
Tyler Farr: "It's a sad day in country music. George Jones... You will be missed. Thanks for all you gave us through the years. There will never be another Possum..."
LeAnn Rimes: "So sad we lost 'the possum' today. R.I.P George Jones and know we didn't stop loving you today. You will live on forever in our hearts."
Gloriana: "Sad day for country music. Rest in peace, George Jones."
Thomas Rhett: "So sad to hear about George Jones. Country music has lost a legend."
Barbara Mandrell: "I believe if you ask any singer who was the greatest country music singer of all time, they would say 'George Jones'. He was without question and by far the BEST! I first met and worked with him when I was 13 years old; I am so very grateful that he was my friend."
Frankie Ballard: "I remember hearing 'white lightning' as a little kid and thinking...WOW whata cool voice...'Dad, did he just hiccup?' Rest well George."
Brett Eldredge: "George Jones was one of the best if not THE best country singers to ever sing it! So sad to lose him! Rest in peace Possum!"
Mark Wills: "Devastated! George Jones has passed away at 81. Praying for Mrs Nancy and the Jones family."
Sunny Sweeney: "The ultimate loss. Loved you my whole life...a true musical hero. RIP. Now who's gonna fill YOUR shoes?"
John Rich: "Every serious country artist in the past 30 years has some george jones dna in their blood and music. My God. We've lost our Elvis."
Carrie Underwood: "You may have left us, but your music and your legacy never will."
Eddie Montgomery: "Its a sad day for all styles of music today! George Jones u showed us country guys how to do it, u live life to the fullest!!! U lived life the way u wanted to, u sang the song u wanted and how u wanted ... A TRUE LEGEND."
Jennifer Nettles: "I'll never forget the first time I heard the story in 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' RIP George Jones. Country Legend. U will be missed."
Keith Urban: "If I'm blessed enough to make it there, I look forward to you giving me the grand tour. Rest in peace George Jones!!!!!"
Kix Brooks: "Possum, angels got a serious lead singer today - God bless Nancy his loving wife - what a guy- what a voice - that was one hell of a show!"
Kacey Musgraves: "That angel choir just got a whole lot better this morning.."
Justin Moore: "We lost a country music legend this morning. The Possum will always be one of my favorites"
Easton Corbin: "What a sad day for country music. George Jones was one of my heroes."
Alan Jackson: "Heaven better get ready for George Jones. He will always be the greatest singer of real country music – there’ll never be another."
Little Big Town: "There will never be another George Jones. You are and always will be country music. Rest in peace."
Billy Ray Cyrus: “I'm stunned and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend George Jones. The very definition of a legend. Thoughts and prayers.”
Click here to read and watch our List of The 10 Best George Jones Songs.
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Click here to read our review of his career-spanning "Hits" album from 2010.
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