Who was George Jones and when did he meet Tammy Wynette?
THE love life of Tammy Wynette was often spelt out in her songs like Stand By Your Man, and D-I-V-O-R-C-E.
During her life she was married five times, which included being wed to fellow country star George Jones.
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Who was George Jones?
Born and raised in Texas on September 12, 1931, George Glenn Jones was a country singer and songwriter.
He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best-known song He Stopped Loving Her Today.
During his career, George was frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer.
His impressive time in the spotlight included 160 chart singles to his name from 1955 until his death in 2013.
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When did he meet Tammy Wynette?
Goerge married fellow country music star Tammy Wynette in 1969, and it is widely reported her song Stand By Your Man was about him.
During their time together, they were considered to be country music’s royal couple.
They had one daughter together, Georgette Jones (born in 1970), before divorcing in 1975.
Their relationship ended following George's struggle with substance abuse.
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But despite the painful break up, they continued to work together for decades after.
Who else was George Jones married to?
Just like his ex-wife Tammy, George was also married several times.
He had four wives during his life, which started with Dorothy Bonvillon, who he wed in 1950, and divorced in 1951.
In 1954, George got married again, this time to Shirley Ann Corley.
They remained wed until 1968, before they divorced.
In 1969 he married Tammy, but as mentioned, they split in 1975.
But in 1983 George wed the woman he would remain married to for the rest of his life, Nancy Sepulvado.
How many children did George Jones have?
George was dad to four children during his life.
His eldest child is Susan Jones Smith, was born in 1950 and her mom was Dorothy.
George had two sons, Bryan and Jeffrey, with his second wife Shirley.
And then finally he welcomed his daughter Georgette with Tammy.
How did George Jones die?
On April 18, 2013 George was taken to hospital for a slight fever and irregular blood pressure.
His concerts in Alabama and Salem were postponed as a result.
Sadly, following six days in intensive care, the singer died on April 26, 2013, at the age of 81.
