- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGeorge Glenn Jones
- Nicknames
- No-Show Jones
- Possum
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- George Jones was born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for Ad Astra (2019), Only the Brave (2017) and Crazy Heart (2009). He was married to Nancy Sepulveda, Tammy Wynette, Shirley Ann Corley and Dorothy Bonvillion. He died on April 26, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
- SpousesNancy Sepulveda(March 4, 1983 - April 26, 2013) (his death)Tammy Wynette(February 16, 1969 - March 12, 1975) (divorced, 1 child)Shirley Ann Corley(September 14, 1954 - June 11, 1968) (divorced, 2 children)Dorothy Bonvillion(June 1, 1950 - 1951) (divorced, 1 child)
- Is considered by many experts to be among the finest, if not the finest, country music singer of all time. His 1980 #1 hit, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," ranks as the all-time greatest country song, according to several fan polls.
- Most famous duet partner was (and remains) Tammy Wynette, his third wife. Together, they released a string of duet hits, including the #1 hits "We're Gonna Hold On" (1973), "Golden Ring" (1976) and "Near You" (1977).
- He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.
- Was good friends with Johnny Cash.
- His wife, Nancy, unexpectedly had to accept his 1993 Country Music Association award because he was inconveniently disposed in the restroom at the time.
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