The song’s been around for decades. Chris Stapleton shot to fame after his performance of “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Drink You Away” with Justin Timberlake at the 2015 CMA Awards went viral, but “Tennessee Whiskey” had been around for decades prior Read More
These country couples know the meaning of “’til death do us part.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-couples-who-have-been-married-the-longest/
In the 1995 comedy film ‘Clueless,’ lead character Cher (Alicia Silverstone) offers this little nugget of wisdom: “It is one thing to spark up a doobie and get laced at parties, but it is quite Read More
These albums are all turning the big 3-0 this year! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-albums-released-in-1989/
When your head gives a song more spins than your local radio station, that song becomes what’s called an “earworm.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/catchy-songs/
Ten country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-music-kennedy-center-honors-recipients/
You know the old saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”? Well, that’s just as true in music as it is in life! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
Cheers! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-about-wine/
Some of these insane mansions are probably big enough to be seen from space! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/biggest-stars-homes-pictures/
On Sept. 12, 1994, Jones had triple bypass surgery, on his 63rd birthday, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-triple-bypass-surgery-63rd-birthday/
Mark Chesnutt is one of country music’s most staunch traditionalists, but he looks back with regret on one career misstep that was so out of character, it actually made George Jones angry at him. Continue Read More
On Aug. 31, 1974, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with his song “The Grand Tour,” which was the title track of his 41st studio album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com Read More
Just like big hair and Spandex, country music was alive and well in the ’80s, celebrating true love, simple pleasures and American pride. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/best-80s-country-songs/
He says he can relate to the song’s message “every day.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/joe-nichols-choices-george-jones-cover/
“The only thing different in sinners and saints / One is forgiven, and the other ain’t.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/james-carothers-sinners-and-saints-music-video/
What’s your no. 1 pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-albums-1970s/
“I Always Get Lucky With You” went on to become his ninth chart topper, but another icon penned it. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/merle-haggard-george-jones-i-always-get-lucky-with-you/
On July 30, 1983, Jones landed at No. 1 on the charts with “I Always Get Lucky With You.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-i-always-get-lucky-with-you-no-1/
These are the Top 10 artists of the ’60s, determined by success and lasting legacy. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-artists-of-the-1960s/
Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-stars-nicknames/
Have you ever wondered what your favorite country singer looked like when he or she was pint-sized? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-stars-as-children-pictures/
He comes by the influence honestly. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/james-carothers-george-jones-sinners-and-saints-cover/
Which one is your favorite? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-albums-of-the-1960s/
What’s your No. 1 pick? Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/top-country-songs-1960s/
At least one of these separations has a happy ending! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-stars-who-got-divorced/
The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-songs-everyone-must-hear-before-they-die/
On July 5, 1980, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-he-stopped-loving-her-today-no-1/
Ashley Monroe covers the George Jones classic, “Bartender’s Blues,” with all the heart-wrenching emotion you could hope for. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ashley-monroe-george-jones-bartenders-blues/
Better grab the tissues before watching! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/grand-ole-opry-performances-that-will-make-you-cry/
Breakup songs, abuse songs and songs about death that try to be poignant but still leave us crying make up this week’s episode of This List. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com Read More
It’s a home fit for country music royalty! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/george-jones-tammy-wynette-house-for-sale-pictures/
George Jones was down and out in country music as 1980 dawned, but by the end of the year he would be bigger than ever thanks to one very special song. Continue reading… This Article Read More
For more than five decades, Jones was an essential part of country music — and even now, after his death, he remains an important piece of the genre. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted Read More
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On April 13, 1959, Jones earned his first No. 1 single. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-white-lightning-no-1/
On April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-final-show/
George Jones was one of country music’s most legendary hell-raisers, but he finally straightened out toward the end of his life after a car accident that hospitalized him and could have taken his life. Jones Read More
Thirty-five years ago today, on March 4, 1983, George Jones wed Nancy Sepulvado. The ceremony took place at the home of Jones’ sister, Helen Scroggins, in Woodville, Texas. The marriage was the fourth for Jones. Read More
For most of his early life, George Jones was a gifted artist with a drinking problem and self-destructive bent, but there’s nothing like the love of a good woman to turn a guy around. “She Read More
Beloved Nashville studio guitarist Guthrie Trapp is premiering his cover of George Jones‘ “You’re Still on My Mind” exclusively with The Boot. Fans can press play below to hear the song, which features vocals from country Read More
George Jones and Tammy Wynette were one of the first true power couples of country music, following for a time in the steps of Johnny and June. While their 1969 marriage ended in 1975, their music outlasted Read More
In country music, there are love songs, heartbreak songs, fight songs, uplifting songs … and cheating songs. The latter are a sort of specialty in the genre, with some of the its most iconic tunes Read More
If it weren’t for sad love songs, country music just wouldn’t be the same. Whether reliving sweet memories or bidding a bitter farewell, the saddest love songs are universal, sharing emotions to which we can Read More
Muscle Shoals, Ala., wouldn’t be famous for its musical influences without FAME Studios — and FAME Studios wouldn’t have become what it is without Rick Hall. Hall — born Roe Erister Hall on Jan. 31, Read More
Country music is filled with songs proclaiming love and devotion to the United States, but for many artists, their patriotism runs much deeper. Several artists — Jamey Johnson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, among others — spent Read More
George Jones was making country music for 60 years before his death in 2013. Both in his later days and posthumously, he was and is regarded as an absolute icon — but, as he recalled to Read More
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