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. George Jones—born in Saratoga, Texas, in 1931—joined the Marine ...

When Ernest performed George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" during soundcheck, he had no idea the country star's widow was listening.

A nod to a country music great turned into a high-pressure performance for Ernest at the Grand Ole Opry. Ernest takes pride in guiding his modern country music fans to the legends of yesteryear. The ...

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 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 ...

A statue of George Jones was unveiled on the Ryman Auditorium's "Icons Walk." Jones joins other country music icons like Little Jimmy Dickens, Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride on the Icons ...

Sixty-three years ago today, the singer/songwriter who wrote a pair of award-winning hit singles for George Jones was born.

Country music star George Jones was born in Saratoga, Texas, on September 12, 1931. It was a Saturday, and the Great Depression was in full swing. For local country music fans and musicians, Jones’ ...

George Jones—born in Saratoga, Texas, in 1931—joined the Marine Corps in late 1951, serving the majority of his service at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County. According to the Texas State Historical ...