George Jones
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Summary
George Jones was born on September 12, 1931[1], in Saratoga[2]. He died on April 26, 2013[3], in Nashville[4]. He worked as a country singer[5], songwriter[6], country musician[7], guitarist[8], and singer-songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,388 views/month, #4,547 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Tammy Wynette[12]
- Child: Georgette Jones[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: recording artist[15], singer[16], musician[17]
- Notable work: He Stopped Loving Her Today[18]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[19], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], Kennedy Center Honors[21]
- Member of: George Jones & Tammy Wynette[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: country music[24]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[25]
- Record label: Starday Records[26], Mercury Records[27], United Artists Records[28], RCA Records Nashville[29], Musicor Records[30], Epic Records[31], Universal Music Group Nashville[32], Asylum Records[33]
- Discography: George Jones discography[34]
- Commons category: George Jones (musician)[35]
- Cause of death: respiratory failure[36]
- Family name: Jones[37]
- Given name: George[38], Glenn[39]
- Significant event: 2008 Universal Studios fire[40]
- Official website: http://www.georgejones.com[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Instrument: acoustic guitar[43], voice[44]
- Partner in business or sport: Tammy Wynette[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: George Glenn Jones[47]
- Name in native language: George Glenn Jones[48]
Why It Matters
George Jones has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was George Jones born?
George Jones's place of birth was Saratoga[2].
Where did George Jones die?
George Jones passed away in Nashville[4].
Who was George Jones married to?
George Jones's spouses include Tammy Wynette[12].
What did George Jones do for work?
George Jones worked as a country singer[5], songwriter[6], country musician[7], guitarist[8], and singer-songwriter[9].
What awards did George Jones receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[19], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], and Kennedy Center Honors[21].