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New George Jones songs coming

Monday, February 14, 2011 – The first new George Jones songs in more than five years will be out next week as part of a hits collection.

Bandit Records will release I Ain't Ever Slowin Down, written by Al Anderson and Stephen Bruton and I Should Have Called, written by Eddie Raven as part of "George Jones: Hits."

Both songs were produced by Jones' long time producer, Keith Stegall, in 2006. Also featured are some of Jones' biggest hits including The Window Up Above, Take Me, The Grand Tour, White Lightin and He Stopped Lovin' Her Today.

Retailing for $11.99, sold exclusively at Wal*Mart, the 24-song compilation will be released on Feb. 15.


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