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Country music to me is heartfelt music that speaks to the common man. It is about real life stories with rather simple melodies that the average person can follow. Country music should speak directly and simply about the highs and lows of life. Something that anyone can relate to.

George Jones

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George Jones
Age: 81 †
Born: 1931
Born: September 12
Died: 2013
Died: April 26
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No matter what song I recorded or sang, I did it my way.
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I would just like to say thank you to each one of my fans for supporting me all these years and continuing to come to the concerts and buy my music. I owe them everything.
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