Congratulations are in order for country singing legend George Jones. He recently celebrated 50 years in the music business. Also known as "The 'Ol Possum", and "No-Show Jones" ,(because he was notoriously absent for studio and concert appointments), George Jones has sealed a place in the halls of country legend alongside Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton.
If you're not familiar with his music, I recommend any one of the variety of "greatest hits" collections Jones has, and one of his most recent albums, The Cold Hard Truth. Every song on this album is a winner, my personal favorite being the title track. Another classic worth mentioning from this album is the song Choices. It's graceful, genuine, and beautiful. One of his classic hits, He Stopped Loving Her Today, was recently voted the #1 country song of all time.
His rich and grandpa-like voice grace the presence of many a sad tune. Lyrics of lost love, honky tonk, empty bars, and broken hearts accompany sad fiddles and whining steel guitars. Incredible.
Known for hard drinking and irresponsible revelry back in his prime, Jones sails gracefully into a senior legendary status as a bigger-than-life country icon. Congratulations, George!
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