George Jones hosting Toy Drive Dec. 18
Category: Bluegrass News
By Travis Tackett
December 15, 2009
Franklin, Tenn., — The legendary George Jones and his wife Nancy have invited the public to their home in Franklin, Tenn. on Friday, December 18 for their annual Toy Drive and light display.
According to a press release from Jones’ publicist, “The Jones family has once again put up an incredible light display and will also be hosting a visit by the seasonal saint himself, Santa Claus, this Friday from 6-8pm. Each year George and Nancy look for a way to give back to the local community, and have reached out to The Give Hope project of The People’s Church to help take donations of toys to distribute to needy families throughout middle Tennessee.”
Admission is free and open to the public. Toy donations are requested.
For Directions visit George Jones online.
Toys may also be donated during regular business hours to:
The People’s Church
828 Murfreesboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37064-2905
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.
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