Share:

George Jones

Name in Native Language: "George Glenn Jones" (English/EN)
Songwriter / Guitarist / Singer-songwriter | * 09/12/1931 († 81, 04/26/2013) | Saratoga (United States of America (USA))
George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for a long list of hit records, and is well known for his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last two decades of his life, Jones was frequently referred to as "the greatest living country singer", "The Rolls-Royce of Country Music", and had more than 160 chart singles to his name from 1955 until his death in 2013. His earliest musical influences were Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe, although the artistry of Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell helped to crystallize his vocal style. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was discharged in 1953. In 1959, Jones recorded "White Lightning", written by The Big Bopper, which launched his career as a singer. Years of alcoholism compromised his health and led to his missing many performances, earning him the nickname "No Show Jones". Jones died in 2013, aged 81, from hypoxic respiratory failure. ()
Photo of George Jones

George Glenn Jones was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best-known song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", as well as his distinctive voice and phrasing.

Most frequent genres for this person: Music | Documentaries | Kids & Family

Known for these Movies & Shows

Awards & Nominations for George Jones

National Medal of Arts Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Kennedy Center Honors
Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Movies with George Jones as Actor(15)

TV Shows/Series with George Jones as Actor(7)

TV Shows/Series with George Jones as Crew(1)

Sound/Theme Song Performance2004 Squidbillies

Additional Information

Official websites:
Full Name: George Glenn Jones
Born: Saturday, 09/12 1931 (September) in Saratoga (United States of America (USA))
Died: Friday, 04/26 2013 (April) in Nashville (aged: 81)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN)
Record Label: Starday Records, Mercury Records, United Artists Records, RCA Records Nashville, Musicor Records, Epic Records, Universal Music Group Nashville, Asylum Records
Spouses (current/former): Tammy Wynette
Children: Georgette Jones
Other names for George Jones (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"George Glenn Jones"
"George Jones (Musiker)"
George Jones frequently works together with these people:
Budd Lewis (5x, Crew)
Dennis Moore (5x, Actor)
Les Blank (5x, Crew)
Johnny Cash (4x, Actor)
Marty Stuart (4x, Actor)
George Eldredge (4x, Actor)
Bill Anderson (4x, Actor)
Charles Maxwell (4x, Actor)
Willie Nelson (3x, Actor)
Loretta Lynn (3x, Actress)
Waylon Jennings (3x, Actor)
Tammy Wynette (3x, Actress)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:822727, Added: 11/10/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024