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He was awarded the 2002 U.S. National Medal of Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts.

In the fall of 2001 he released "Beer Run (B Double-E Double-R You In?)," a duet with country superstar Garth Brooks (who cites Jones as one of his idols). "Beer Run" continued Jones' amazing country hitmaking career, which extends back to the fall of 1955 and "Why Baby Why." In the ensuing 46 years Jones has placed more than 150 singles (solo recordings and duets) on Billboard's country chart.

Suffered lacerated liver and bruised lung in car accident [March 1999]

His wife, Nancy, unexpectedly had to accept his 1993 Country Music Association award because he was inconveniently disposed in the restroom at the time.

Elected to the Country Music Association's Hall of Fame in 1992.

Is considered by many experts to be among the finest, if not the finest, country music singer of all time. His 1980 #1 hit, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," ranks as the all-time greatest country song, according to several fan polls.

Most famous duet partner was (and remains) Tammy Wynette, his third wife. Together, they released a string of duet hits, including the #1 hits "We're Gonna Hold On" (1973), "Golden Ring" (1976) and "Near You" (1977).

Earned his nickname "No-Show Jones" after missing numerous concerts during the 1970s.

While experimenting as a rockabilly singer during the 1950s, he went by the name "Thumper Jones".

George Jones was born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas, USA as George Glenn Jones. He was married to Nancy Sepulveda, Tammy Wynette, Shirley Ann Corley and Dorothy Bonvillion.