Country Singer George Jones Hospitalized

Posted: Updated:

Photo Credit: AP

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music legend George Jones has been admitted to a Nashville hospital after suffering from a reported upper respiratory infection.

Jones's publicist said that the infection was not pneumonia and that the singer would be kept overnight for observation.

The hospitalization comes just days after 80-year-old Jones canceled a performance in Peoria, Illinois set for June 23.

Officials said Jones had been suffering from a heavy chest cold and would be unable to prepare for the performance.

Local News HeadlinesLocal NewsMore>>
Music City Center Begins Grand Opening Celebrations
Music City Center Begins Grand Opening Celebrations
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:32:07 GMT
Just a day ahead of the official grand opening, the doors of the Music City Center opened on Sunday to give the public their first chance to see inside.more>>
Just a day ahead of the official grand opening, the doors of the Music City Center opened on Sunday to give the public their first chance to see inside.more>>
Shooting At South Nashville Party Injures One
Shooting At South Nashville Party Injures One
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:28:04 GMT
Four different law enforcement agencies rushed to south Nashville early Sunday morning after shots were fired at a party that was packed with hundreds of people.more>>
Four different law enforcement agencies rushed to south Nashville early Sunday morning after shots were fired at a party that was packed with hundreds of people.more>>
Columbia Officers Collide During Pursuit
Columbia Officers Collide During Pursuit
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:21:53 GMT
Attempts to catch up with a drunk driving suspect ended with two police officers colliding with each other.more>>
Attempts to catch up with a drunk driving suspect ended with two police officers colliding with each other.more>>
Meth Lab Found At Smyrna Home
Meth Lab Found At Smyrna Home
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 1:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:35:52 GMT
Police in Smyrna discovered a meth lab at a home on Saturday where two children were staying.more>>
Police in Smyrna discovered a meth lab at a home on Saturday where two children were staying.more>>
Crash On I-65 Blocks Traffic For Miles
Crash On I-65 Blocks Traffic For Miles
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 1:33 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:33:32 GMT
Traffic was backed up for several miles after a crash on Interstate 65 in Brentwood.more>>
Traffic was backed up for several miles after a crash on Interstate 65 in Brentwood.more>>

Country Singer George Jones Hospitalized - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

Country Singer George Jones Hospitalized

Local News HeadlinesLocal NewsMore>>