Actor and musician Michael Shannon puts his loves together in "George & Tammy"

By Doug Doyle

Published February 16, 2024 at 11:53 AM EST

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Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon star as country singers Tammy Wynette and George Jones in SHOWTIME's George and Tammy — Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon star as country singers Tammy Wynette and George Jones in SHOWTIME's *George and Tammy*

On this episode of AOS, actor Michael Shannon talks with WBGO's Doug Doyle about singing live during the hit SHOWTIME miniseries George & Tammy that chronicles the tumultuous relationship between country music stars George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Jessica Chastain stars as Tammy.

Shannon, who has his own rock band is a jazz lover and longtime supporter of WBGO.

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Doug Doyle

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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