My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favorite singer and one of my favorite people in the world. My heart goes out to Nancy and the rest of his family. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Sad to hear about George Jones passing. That man touched a lot of lives with his music. Thanks for setting the bar for the rest of us. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Sad day in Country music. We’ve lost another piece of history. @gjpossum was not only a good singer, but a good friend. He will be missed! (Frederick Breedon IV / Getty Images)
The Yearwood/Brooks household is sad today. Rest in peace, George Jones. Our hearts go out to Nancy and family. There are some shoes that just can’t be filled... (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
Heaven better get ready for George Jones. He will always be the greatest singer of real country music -- there’ll never be another. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
“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.” In this photo Jones is seen performing with then 14-year-old newcomer LeAnn Rimes. (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press Photos)
There aren’t words in our language to describe the depth of his greatness. I’ll miss my kind and generous friend. (Frederick Breedon IV / Getty Images)
R.I.P. George Jones. Farewell to the voice of Nashville and greatest male Country singer of all-time. I’m grateful to you for all that I learned listening to your music. (Steven C. Mitchell / EPA)
