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Small-town bakery makes a Big time cake for the legendary George Jones

 

George Jones turned 80 last month and celebrated with two parties on Tuesday, September 13th. When Hohenwald, Tenn.- based Bakery and Bistro, Frog King Konfections got the opportunity to make a birthday cake for his two birthday parties, the type of sculpted cake was obvious. A 'Possum'.

The legendary George Jones was nicknamed 'The Possum,' early in his career. The name came from a disc jockey named T. Tommy Cutrer and from Ralph Emery. According to Jones, it was because of an album cover that the disc jockeys thought made him look like a 'possum.' The nickname stuck and if someone hears 'The Possum,' most people will know who they are talking about.

The bakery supplied cupcakes and a 'possum' shaped cake for the birthday party at Nashville's Rippy's restaurant and music venue. Jeanna Bradley and Patti Spain Havlat, owners of Frog King Konfections presented George with his cake, as everyone sang Happy Birthday. Family, friends, fans and various media outlets took part, including GAC's Headline Country. The cake has been shown on CMT Insider, all the local news channels, several internet magazines and All Over Facebook.

Jones' friends in attendance included Travis Tritt, Bryan White, Jason Michael Carroll, Billy Yates, Ken Mellons, Guy Penrod, Eddy Raven, Elaine Roy from Bluegrass Duo The Roys, Jamie Dailey from Dailey and Vincent, TG Shepard and Kelly Lang, Guy Gilchrist, Razzy Bailey, David Lee Murphy, Billy Gilman, Billy Joe Shaver, Joe Diffie, Bo Bice, The Kentucky Headhunters, John Conlee, Jack Greene, The McClymonts and many others.

Jason Michael Carroll recalled his first memory of George Jones. "I was on stage, two years with my first band, people would still come up to the stage and say play some George Jones and I'd say "Who?" Cause I was raised in a real strict, Christian home. I wasn't allowed to listen to anything but gospel music growing up. I'll never forget the first time I could get on stage and sing 'He stopped loving her today' to save my life. I have become a huge fan. So to be a part of his 80th birthday party is so exciting."

Guests were treated to delicious barbeque, hot wings, nachos and queso, a vegetable tray provided by Rippy's, and of course, cupcakes by Frog King.

"The 'possum' cake was amazing and realistic. It was very detailed and impressive. I am excited to see what else this bakery can do," said Chris Tatum. "The cupcakes were delicious. They were creatively decorated. I was most fond of the peanut butter and jelly cupcakes."

Before creating any sculpted cake, the artist researches specifics on the subject. For the opossum, she had to get every detail correct, including the white tips on the ears. "The opossum cake was completely edible. We made the opossum out of chocolate cake and the log was white cake. I carved everything and hand-painted the marshmallow fondant to look like fur," said Jeanna Bradley, Frog King Konfections Cake Artist and co-owner. "I am so glad that George and Nancy Jones were pleased with it."

After the Rippy's party, 'The Possum' headed to the Grand Ole Opry for a sold-out show and a private birthday party backstage. The 'possum' cake was displayed and served at the Opry celebration.

The Opry performance included Mark Wills, Carrie Underwood, Jamey Johnson, Joe Diffie, Alan Jackson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Montgomery Gentry, Blackberry Smoke, Eric Lee Beddingfield and many others, paying tribute to Jones. The performance will air on GAC on October 4th.

"It was such an honor to present George Jones with a cake for his 80th birthday. We grew up listening to George and are thrilled to be a part of such an incredible event," said Patti Spain Havlat, co-owner of Frog King Konfections.

With over 150 charted singles, Jones is a household name and a living legend. "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "White Lightnin" and "Choices" are just a few of the hits. "Choices" and "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" were penned by Billy Yates.

About the Author

co-owner of Frogking Konfections

For more on George Jones, go to www.georgejones.com. Pick up his album from 2009, exclusively at Cracker Barrel.

For more on Frog King Konfections go to www.frogkingkonfections.com. They are located at 27 N. Park Ave. Hohenwald, TN. Or call them at 931-796-0698. Delivery is available.

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