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Family Not Happy with Tammy Wynette’s Name Change

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Tammy Wynette’s daughter says the name change on her mother’s tomb isn’t what she thought it would be, and she’s not happy.

According to CMT.com the name has been changed to Virginia. W. Richardson. When she died in 1998, Wynette was married to producer and songwriter George Richey, whose last name was originally Richardson. Daughter Georgette Jones-Lennon says Wynette’s stepdaughter told her the name had to be changed temporarily to Wynette’s maiden name for legal reasons. Jones-Lennon says she expected the change would be to Virginia Wynette Pugh. She says she and her two sisters are “very upset.” Stepdaughter Deirdre Richardson-Hale isn’t saying why the name change was necessary. Jones-Lennon says Wynette’s children also are fighting with Richey’s last wife over the rights to Wynette’s music, name and likeness.

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Tammy Wynette and George Jones Honored in Separate Ceremonies

Tammy Wynette’s life and music are being honored at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The exhibit is being called “Tammy Wynette: First Lady of Country Music.” Faith Hill has created a video to put the exhibit into perspective. In the video, Hill talks at length about Tammy’s influence. The video is woven throughout the exhibit, which runs through June 12 of next year.

George Jones’ musical career was honored yesterday when he was inducted in the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. He’s was honored alongside Al Dexter and Ray Winkler. Mel Tillis performed as part of the event. George launched his recording career in East Texas in the early 1950s. And, he’s still going at it.

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