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'''George Glenn Jones''' was born in Saratoga, [[Texas]] on September 12, 1931 and after serving a stint in the Marines decided on a career as a [[country music|country]] singer. He also sang [[gospel music]] and [[rock and roll]]. Nicknamed “The Possum”, George Jones has had more songs than any other singer on the country charts. Over a fifty-year period he has landed on the country Hit Parade a total of 167 times.
'''George Glenn Jones''' was born in Saratoga, [[Texas]] on September 12, 1931 and after serving a stint in the Marines decided on a career as a [[country music|country]] singer. He also sang [[gospel music]] and [[rock and roll]]. Nicknamed “The Possum”, George Jones has had more songs than any other singer on the country charts. Over a fifty-year period he has landed on the country Hit Parade a total of 167 times.
In 1955 he had his first top 10 hit with "Why, Baby, Why,” and his first #1 country hit in 1959 with “White Lightning.” Since then George has dominated the country charts with a string of hits that included “Tender Years,” “She Thinks I Still Care,” “The Race Is On,” “The Grand Tour,” “The Door,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “I’ll Always Get Lucky With You,” “Still Doin’ Time,” “She’s My Rock,” “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” and “The Right Left Hand.”
In 1955 he had his first top 10 hit with "Why, Baby, Why,” and his first #1 country hit in 1959 with “White Lightning.” Since then George has dominated the country charts with a string of hits that included “Tender Years,” “She Thinks I Still Care,” “The Race Is On,” “The Grand Tour,” “The Door,” “[[He Stopped Loving Her Today]] (the song literally revived his flagging career, though he actually hated the song),” “I’ll Always Get Lucky With You,” “Still Doin’ Time,” “She’s My Rock,” “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” and “The Right Left Hand.”
With seven “Gold” and two “Platinum” albums, George Jones has dozens of “Gold” singles to his credit.
With seven “Gold” and two “Platinum” albums, George Jones has dozens of “Gold” singles to his credit.