Roy Acuff was a big hero for me, and I was so sad when he passed. It's hard as you get older to lose your friends and family. George Jones acuffbigfamily Change image and share on social
I just wanted to sing, in church or wherever. George Jones churchsingwant Change image and share on social
After the first couple of years recording, I did a lot of praying. I said, 'Lord, please give me a hit.' I want one so bad. George Jones badcouplegive Change image and share on social
I tried to be a house painter, but I couldn't stand all that paint all over me. George Jones housepaintpainter Change image and share on social
I was born in Saratoga, Texas, a little town there in the Big Thicket about 60 miles north of Beaumont. Needless to say, we were very, very poor, but we always managed to have enough to keep our bellies full. George Jones bearbeaumontbelly share on social