George Jones launched his recording career in east Texas in the early 1950's and still going strong. He is a relic from a long-gone time when people spent Saturday nights listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio. He is a singer who has earned his stature, by living his songs.

His divorces, his legendary drinking and drugging. His wild life style led to him missing many performances earning the nickname "No Show Jones." Jones is now sober. He has had more than 150 hits during his career; both as a solo artist and in duets with other artists.

George Glenn Jones, born September 12, 1931.  In 1969 he married singer Tammy Wynette, they divorced in 1975. Jones married four times. Sunday March 4th, hear the hits of George Jones - the Grand Tour, "A Picture of Me Without You," "The Race Is On," "Two Story House," "He Stopped Loving Her Today," and many more.

George Jones on the Country Classic Spotlight Sunday Morning March 4th at 11:00 AM on 98.1 FM 98 Country.

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