George Jones
has been released from a Nashville-area hospital following a short stay
to treat a lingering respiratory infection, a spokesman for the Country Music Hall of Fame member announced Saturday (May
26). The singer was first hospitalized for the infection on March 29 and returned home five days later. However, he returned
to the hospital on Monday (May 21). He canceled or rescheduled several concert dates for late May and June. Jones, who is
resting at home, credited his wife Nancy for overseeing his medical needs. "I can't thank my friends and fans enough for all
their support," he said in a written statement. "Nancy has got me a new team of doctors to help me get through this, and it
seems to be working. I look forward to seeing everyone soon."
