Cumulus Media Huntsville Country station 93.3 Nash Icon (WWFF) joined forces with Nancy Jones, wife of the late country music legend George Jones, to raise funds for the families of two Huntsville police officers injured in the line of duty. The event, titled Still Playin’ Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones, together with a live auction of signed guitars and premier concert tickets, managed to raise a total of $80,225.50.
This initiative came into effect when Jones learned about the tragic loss of Officer Garrett Crumby and the severe injuries sustained by Officer Albert Morin. The funds will be distributed to The Memorial Fund for Officer Crumby and The Donation Fund for Officer Morin.
The concert was a sold-out success, featuring live performances from numerous artists, including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Travis Tritt, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Sara Evans, Justin Moore, Jamey Johnson, Joe Nichols, Aaron Lewis, Michael Ray, Uncle Kracker, Lorrie Morgan, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, The Isaacs, and Dillon Carmichael.
Commenting on the event, Nancy Jones said, “George loved Huntsville, Alabama. And that is why I chose this town. George was supposed to have a show here 10 years ago, and I’m so happy that we got to do what we did.”
93.3 Nash Icon Midday Host, Sam I Am, echoed Jones’ sentiments, stressing the importance of community in Huntsville. He said, “It was really important to me to help make this event a success. Here in Huntsville, we’re a big growing city with small hometown feelings. It’s our responsibility to take care of each other.”
