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May 6, 1996Villard issues George Jones' 333-page autobiography, "I Lived To Tell It All," co-written with Tom CarterJul 30, 1996The soundtrack to the Kevin Costner movie "Tin Cup" is released. It includes Mary Chapin Carpenter's "Let Me Into Your Heart," alongside tracks from Patty Loveless, George Jones, Keb' Mo', Bruce Hornsby, The Texas Tornados, Joe Ely, James House and Shawn ColvinAug 16, 1996The Kevin Costner golf movie "Tin Cup" opens. On the soundtrack: Mary Chapin Carpenter's "Let Me Into Your Heart," plus Patty Loveless, Joe Ely, George Jones, Keb' Mo', Bruce Hornsby, Shawn Colvin, James House and The Texas TornadosJan 11, 1997George Jones sings the national anthem, and Hank Williams Jr. does "I'm Gonna Knock You Out," as promoter Don King presents the first boxing card at the Nashville Arena. Henry Akinwanade wins a heavyweight fight, one of 13 matches on the billFeb 3, 1997"19 Hot Country Requests" is certified gold by the RIAA. The compilation features early-'80s hits from Merle Haggard, Mickey Gilley, George Jones, Charly McClain, David Allan Coe, Ronnie McDowell, Janie Fricke, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, B.J. Thomas and The Gatlin BrothersApr 7, 1997A day after turning 60, Merle Haggard receives a surprise party at Nashville Nightlife. Attending: George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker, Vern Gosdin, Porter Wagoner, Jimmy C. Newman, Billy Walker, Little Jimmy Dickens and Ralph EmeryApr 29, 1997Patty Loveless records "You Don't Seem To Miss Me" with George Jones in NashvilleJun 15, 1997Newcomer Sara Evans is the subject of a major feature in Nashville's morning paper, The Tennessean. George Jones reads the story and asks her to open for him in a concert that summerJun 20, 1997Merle Haggard, George Jones and Johnny Paycheck perform together in concert for the first time for the closing day of Fan Fair at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville. They team for "Yesterday's Wine"Jul 28, 1997With the Tennessee Oilers gearing up for their first season in the Volunteer State, George Jones and Kenny Chesney headline a Nashville ceremony in which the NFL Players Association receives a key to the city
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