Great Performances pays tribute to Tammy Wynette’s musical legacy.
Great Performances “Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours” airs Friday, October 23 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI and PBS apps.
Tammy Wynette’s musical success and legacy was achieved through personal grit and a determination to sing, write music, and raise herself above her humble beginnings. From Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, GREAT PERFORMANCES pays tribute to Wynette’s musical legacy, presenting a star-studded concert that includes her iconic duets with former husband George Jones. Introduced by Wynette and Jones’ daughter Georgette Jones, the concert features performances by Kimberly Perry (of The Band Perry), Terri Clark, Wynonna Judd, Katie Pruitt, War & Treaty, Carter Faith, Tami Neilson, Valerie June, Troubadour Blue, Jaci Velasquez, Gretchen Wilson, Brittney Spencer, Jamie O’Neal, The Isaacs, Kaitlin Butts, Patti Griffin, Mandy Barnett, Debby Boone, K.T. Tunstall, Lorrie Morgan and Ann Wilson (of Heart).
Following “Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours” at 10:30 p.m. stay tune for Great Performances “George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum,” which honors one of the most beloved stars in country music history with this all-star tribute concert featuring Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan, Justin Moore, Trace Adkins and more.
Great Performances “George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum” repeats Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m. followed by Great Performances “Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours” at 4:30 p.m.