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Country stars mourn icon George Jones

Country stars are tweeting their grief over the death of legendary singer George Jones.

Dozens of tweets are appearing from country music stars to pay their respects to legendary singer/songwriter George Jones, who died today at the age of 81.

The Oak Ridge Boys: “We are devastated this morning … We have lost The Possum… Legend and Friend… RIP George Jones.”

Blake Shelton: “Really REALLY bad news. We’ve lost a country music legend. And I’ve lost a hero and a friend. Goodbye George Jones…”

Brad Paisley: “My friend, the greatest singer of all time, has passed. To those who knew him, our lives were full. To those of you who don’t: discover him now.

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Keith Urban: “If I’m blessed enough to make it there, I look forward to you giving me the grand tour. Rest in peace George Jones!!!!! -KU”

Dierks Bentley: “man…heartbroken”

Luke Bryan: “George. You will be deeply missed. Thanks for the beautiful memories.”

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LeAnn Rimes: “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.”

Faith Hill: “We lost one of the best voices God created this morning. Our hearts are saddened to hear that George Jones has passed away…”

Bo Bice: “George Jones passed away this morning. We will miss ya Possum. There will never be another!! Make them angels weep up there GJ.”

Jennifer Nettles: “I’ll never forget the first time I heard the story in ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’. RIP George Jones. Country Legend. U will be missed.”

Carrie Underwood: “Happy memory of me and George. You may have left us, but your music and your legacy never will. #Legend pic.twitter.com/uKayrmp6tx

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