American Songwriter

On This Day in 1959, George Jones Released One of the Decade’s Biggest Country Albums, Featuring a No. 1 Hit Written by the Big Bopper

George Jones released his third studio album 'White Lightning' on May 26, 1959, giving him his first country No. 1 hit in the ...
American Songwriter

“There Will Never Be Another Country Singer That Can Rip Your Heart Out Like George Jones,” and This Performance of “The Grand Tour” Is Proof

Many country fans hail George Jones as the greatest singer in the history of country music. Songs like “The Grand Tour” helped him secure that title. The single from 1947 didn’t just bring Jones his ...
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George Jones: The Former Marine Behind the Saddest Country Song of the 1980s

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. And if there were anyone to sing this song, it would be a former Marine with a history full of broken bottles and broken marriages ...
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Beloved Country Singer, 49, Pays Tribute to Country Music Legend George Jones

Beloved Country Singer, 49, Pays Tribute to Country Music Legend George Jones originally appeared on Parade. Beloved country singer Jamey Johnson, 49, paid a heartfelt tribute to the iconic George ...
Forbes

New Album Features Unreleased Recordings Of Country Superstar George Jones

Country Music Singer Songwriter George Jones performs at Fanfair in 1999 in Nashville, Tennessee (photo by Beth Gwinn/Getty Images) He was one of country music’s most influential singers with iconic ...
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Nashville Unveils Statue Honoring George Jones - At The Ryman Auditorium

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Windsor lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes about music. With one of the most distinctive voices in music, showcased by ...