Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley set for upcoming George Jones tribute concert

A storm of Nashville hitmakers lead the lineup for a northern Alabama concert celebrating late country music icon George Jones.

Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, Justin Moore, Lorrie Morgan, Jamey Johnson, Tanya Tucker and more top the bill for "Still Playin' Possum," a show set for April 25, 2023, in Huntsville, Alabama — roughly 110 miles south of Nashville. The concert takes place a day before the 10-year anniversary of Jones' death.

Additional "Possum" performers include Michael Ray, Sam Moore, Trace Adkins, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence and Mark Chesnutt. More artists planned to be announced in the coming weeks. The concert — named after Jones' longtime moniker — plans to be recorded for a future broadcast special, according to a news release.

In a media statement, Jones' widow Nancy Jones said: "It will be ten years since he left us with just his songs, so to produce this night of music to honor his legacy is perfectly fitting. George made history and influenced artists from all genres and many of them will celebrate with us in April. The night will bring lots of emotion for the fans, our family, and anyone who just loved country music.”"Still Playin' Possum" comes weeks after premium television network ShowTime debuted "George & Tammy," a limited series starring Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain that chronicles the relationship of Jones and country singer Tammy Wynette.

Tickets to "Possum" can be found at georgejonesofficial.com.

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