George Jones has been attempting to heal from an upper respiratory infection that has forced him to cancel several shows. To thank fans, George posted a video on his website. However, the video takes a turn for the strange when he makes a personal apology for his daughter and son-in-law for spreading rumors online.

I would like to apologize for my daughter Georgette and her new husband for putting so much bad things about me on the Internet and Facebook,” said Jones in the video. “None of these things are true. They are all about money. I have gave and gave until I can no longer give. I will never let her go hungry, but I am tired of putting out, and I am not the person they claim I am.”

I applaud George for taking a public stand and pretty much telling the money grubbers where to go…

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George Jones postponed this weekend’s shows in Minnesota and South Dakota to recuperate from an upper respiratory infection that hospitalized him for nearly a week last month.

“I never want to cancel a show, but I have to do what the doctors tell me,” says Jones, 80, in a statement. “I thank all the fans from the bottom of my heart for their prayers and I look forward to seeing them on the road soon.”

Jones plans to spend another week resting in his Williamson County home before resuming his tour schedule. The iconic singer is set to play Arlington, Texas, April 27th and Caruthersville, Mo., April 28th.

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George Jones is out of the hospital after nearly a week of treatment for an upper respiratory infection.

A statement from Jones’ publicist, Kirt Webster, says Jones “wants to thank all his friends and fans for their prayers and well wishes over the past few days.”

The statement says Jones will be resting at home until his next concert on April 20 in Mahnomen, Minn.

Webster has denied rumors that 80-year-old had been suffering from pneumonia. He was admitted to a Nashville-area hospital last Thursday and was treated with antibiotics.

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