Nancy Jones remembers her husband, George Jones, walking around singing “The Honky Tonk Downstairs” all the time–especially when he’d had too much to drink. “‘Lord have mercy that song, you’re wearing ...

Known for his discernible drawl and traditionalist sound, George Jones carved his own path through country music history. One of the genre’s earliest and most prominent artists, he persevered through ...

Born in Texas, Jones began his music career with street performances as a child to help provide for his family (Biography). He started performing in dive bars as a teen and soon moved away to work at ...

George Jones died 10 years ago today, robbing country music of one of its greatest vocalists. While Jelly Roll may not be the answer to the question of “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes,” the Tennessee ...

Following the death of Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry legend George Jones on April 26, 2013, The Tennessean published a 100-page book celebrating his legacy. To many country music ...