George Jones
Today’s Country Legend was born on September 12, 1931, in Saratoga, Texas, and was raised with a brother and five sisters in Colmesneil, Texas
known for his distinctive voice and phrasing.
His earliest musical influences were Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe, although the artistry of Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell helped to crystallize his vocal style.
served in the United States Marine Corps and was discharged in 1953.
was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame by Randy Travis in 1992.
Today’s Country Legend is George Jones