After a bout of health complications recently, George Jones is apparently feeling strong and ready to hit the road once again. The legendary singer has announced his final headlining trek ever, the Grand Tour, which is set to take place in 2013.

Jones has finally decided that, after 50 years touring for country music fans, the time has come to slow down and cherish his time at home with his wife, children and grandchildren. “It is tough to stop doing what I love, but the time has come,” Jones says in a statement.

The iconic singer is also planning to release a new full-length album for his loving and loyal fans. The album will feature new tunes, some of which may be penned by another legendary great, Dolly Parton, who recently revealed she was writing for the project. She hopes to lend her vocals to the new Jones record, as well.

Dates for Jones’ 2013 Grand Tour will be announced soon. In the meantime, see where he’ll appear in 2012.

George Jones’ Remaining 2012 Tour Dates:

8/10 – Boonville, Mo. | Isle of Capri

8/11 – Lula, Miss. | Isle of Capri

8/17 – Savannah, Ga. | Johnny Mercer Theater

8/18 – Durham, N.C. | Durham Perf. Arts Ctr.

8/30 – Woodstock, Va. | Shenandoah County Fair

8/31 – Northampton, Mass. | Calvin Theatre

9/7 – Biloxi, Miss. | IP Casino

9/8 – Houston, Texas | Arena Theatre

9/21 – Huntington, W.V. | Big Sandy Superstore Arena

9/22 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. | Alabama Theater

9/28 – Manistee, Mich. | Little River Casino

9/29 – Fort Wayne, Ind. | Embassy Theatre

10/4 – Wichita, Kan. | Orpheum Theater

10/5 – Arlington, Texas | Arlington Music Hall

10/12 – Branson, Mo. | The Mansion Theatre

10/13 – Renfro Valley, Ky. | Renfro Valley Ent. Ctr.

10/26 – Wichita Falls, Texas | Kay Yeager Coliseum

10/27 – Midland, Texas | Wagner Noel Perf. Arts Ctr.

11/2 – Mahnomen, Minn. | Shooting Star Casino

11/3 – Deadwood, S.D. | Deadwood Mountain Grand Casino

11/9 – Branson, Mo. | The Mansion Theatre

11/10 – Morton, Minn. | Jackpot Junction Casino

11/16 – Peoria, Ill. | Peoria Civic Center

11/17 – Hiawassee, Ga. | Anderson Music Hall

11/23 – Winnie, Texas | Nutty Jerry’s Winnie Arena

11/24 – Bossier City, La. | Horseshoe Casino

12/1 – Elizabeth, Ind. | Horseshoe Casino

12/15 – Jackson, Tenn. | Carl Perkins Civic Center

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