George Jones’ 95th Birthday Celebration: Lineup, Tickets and Concert Details

The Possum’s 95th Birthday Celebration will bring country artists and friends together in Nashville for a benefit concert honoring George Jones.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: August 18, 2026

Last Updated: August 23, 2026

The lineup for George Jones’ 95th Birthday Celebration continues to grow ahead of the September event honoring one of country music’s most legendary voices.

T. Graham Brown, Lorrie Morgan, and Jake Worthington are the latest performers announced for the celebration, joining previously announced Jamey Johnson and ERNEST. Cledus T. Judd will host the event.

The concert is set for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 4 p.m. in the Randy Travis Room at The Nashville Palace.

George Jones 95th Birthday Celebration Quick Details

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 4 p.m.
Venue: The Nashville Palace — Randy Travis Room
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Tickets: Starting at $50
Host: Cledus T. Judd
Lineup: Jamey Johnson, ERNEST, T. Graham Brown, Lorrie Morgan, Jake Worthington, and additional artists to be announced

George Jones’ 95th Birthday Celebration Lineup

Artists announced for The Possum’s 95th Birthday Celebration include:

• Jamey Johnson

• ERNEST

• T. Graham Brown

• Lorrie Morgan

• Jake Worthington

Host: Cledus T. Judd

Additional performers are expected to be announced leading up to the celebration. This lineup will be updated as new artists are added.

Tickets for The Possum’s 95th Birthday Celebration

Tickets are on sale for the September 13 show at The Nashville Palace.

Ticket options include:

• General admission: Starting at $50, with only 400 general admission tickets available

• Rail seating: $75

• VIP tables: Starting at $1,000 for a table of four

Sponsorship VIP tables are also available by contacting josh@concerts4acause.org.

Because of the limited capacity, fans hoping to attend may want to purchase tickets in advance.

Where Is the George Jones 95th Birthday Celebration?

The Possum’s 95th Birthday Celebration will take place Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the Randy Travis Room at The Nashville Palace in Nashville. The concert begins at 4 p.m.

Why Is George Jones’ Birthday Celebration on September 13?

George Jones was born September 12, 1931, and would have turned 95 this year. The celebration will take place one day after his actual birthday.

Nancy Jones explained that holding the event on Sunday instead of Saturday would make it easier for George’s friends in the country music community to participate after completing their weekend tour dates.

“George Jones remains one of the most beloved country music singers of all time and I could not let this birthday milestone go by and not celebrate,” Jones said when announcing the event.

With Jamey Johnson and ERNEST now confirmed, the concert will bring together artists influenced by Jones and his extensive catalog.

George Jones’ Birthday Celebration Will Support Country Music Education

The celebration will also benefit organizations working to support music and the next generation of artists and songwriters.

Proceeds will support Concerts 4 A Cause and the George Jones Scholarship at Middle Tennessee State University.

MTSU offers a course examining the life and music of George Jones, and Nancy Jones said supporting the scholarship is one way to ensure his music continues to reach future generations.

“I want to make sure George’s legacy continues through the next generation,” Jones said.

Concerts 4 A Cause previously worked with Nancy Jones on a benefit supporting two Huntsville, Alabama, police officers and their families following a 2023 shooting.

Remembering George Jones

Nicknamed “The Possum,” George Jones remains one of the most influential voices in country music history.

His career included more than 160 charting singles and songs including “She Thinks I Still Care,” “The Race Is On,” “The Grand Tour,” “White Lightnin’,” “A Good Year for the Roses,” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”

Jones earned his first Top 10 country hit with “Why Baby Why” in 1955 and reached No. 1 for the first time with “White Lightnin’” in 1959.

His 1980 recording of “He Stopped Loving Her Today” became one of the defining songs of his career, earning Jones a Grammy Award and helping him win back-to-back CMA Male Vocalist of the Year awards.

Jones was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992 and continued recording and performing until shortly before his death in 2013.