George Jones

Born: Beaumont, TX, 1931

Years Active: 1965-2007

Influenced by: Floyd Tillman, Bob Wills, Lefty Frizzell, Bill Monroe, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams

Genre: Country

Biography: By most accounts, George Jones is the finest vocalist in the recorded history of country music. Initially, he was a hardcore ...

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George Jones Gets Special Gift From Good Samaritan

Jun 12 2008 6:00AM by Beville Darden

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: George Jones will soon be reunited with a guitar that was stolen from him 46 years ago. Larry Berry says he bought the guitar from two boys in his Fort Worth, Texas apartment complex back in 1962. He says he has tried several times over the years to... Read more

George Jones Unveils Secret Duets on New CD

May 05 2008 13:00PM by Gayle Richardson

Filed under: Albums, Legends

The Boot: George Jones is planning a new album of old duets that never saw the light of day, until now. 'Burn Your Playhouse Down: The Unreleased Duets' is set to hit stores in July. It will be comprised of collaborations that were recorded for various... Read more

Travis Tritt Files Suit Against His Record Label

Dec 12 2007 7:30AM by Beville Darden

Filed under: Country News

The Boot: Travis Tritt has filed suit against Category 5 Records, a label that was revealed to have been funded mostly by proceeds from a nursing home chain. The country star is seeking $10 million in damages, claiming that his career has suffered "irreparable... Read more