George Jones services will air on Thursday

Country star George Jones' funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It also will be televised and streamed online, his publicist said in a media statement.

"The caliber of speakers and performers is a testament to what George Jones meant to everyone in the world," said Kirt Webster, his publicist. "Nancy (Jones' widow) is overwhelmed by the love and support of not only George's fans, but also the music community, public figures and friends."

Networks CMT, GAC, RFD and FamilyNet will air the service; radio partners WSM 650AM and SiriusXM Willie's Roadhouse (Channel 56) will broadcast the service. Fans may also watch online at tulsaworld.com/opry and listen online at tulsaworld.com/wsm

The service will include music from Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill with Patty Loveless, Alan Jackson, Ronnie Milsap, Kid Rock, The Oak Ridge Boys, Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, and Wynonna.

Former First Lady Laura Bush, Kenny Chesney, Grand Ole Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher, Governor Bill Haslam, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Barbara Mandrell and CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer will all make special remarks.

"Thanks to George's friends, fans, and loved ones for the outpouring of love at this terrible time," Jones' widow, Nancy, said in a media statement. "I love you all."

Jones died Friday from health complications. He was 81.

The Nashville funeral is open to the public. Doors open at 9 a.m.

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