George Glenn Jones is an American vocalist and musician who was born on September 12th, 1931. His birthplace was Saratoga, Texas. He is $35 million in wealth. He is well renowned for his unusual voice, catchy phrasing, and the numerous hit tracks he has made. Jones is even referred to be “The Greatest Living Country Singer” by some.
At the age of nine, he first picked up the guitar. At the age of 16, Jones left home to pursue a career in music. But soon after, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and spent a year there. After this, he focused on breaking through in music once more. He has been working for more than 50 years. Since 1954, George has been active. He still puts on shows occasionally today.
George has delivered us 150 hit songs up until 2012. Among many more, some of them include I Always Get Lucky with You, She Thinks I Still Care, The Grand Tour, The Door, and White Lightning. Jones has collaborated with numerous well-known musicians over the course of these many years, including Dan Schafer, Johnny Paycheck, and Kent Goodson.
George once struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction. He had a horrible reputation for skipping numerous concerts, earning the moniker “No Show Jones,” which has stuck with him ever since. His terrible habits, however, did not prevent him from garnering numerous accolades.
In 1956, he was awarded “Most Promising New Country Vocalist”. The “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award” was also given to him. Jones received honours from the Kennedy Centre in 2008 and was also inducted into the “Country Music Hall of Fame.” Jones has had four marriages. His spouse at the moment is Nancy Sepulvado. In Franklin, Tennessee, they reside.
STATISTICS
Source of Wealth:
Music
Age:
89
Birth Place:
Saratoga, Texas, United States
Marital Status:
Married (Tammy Wynette)
Full Name:
George Glenn Jones
Nationality:
American
Date of Birth:
September 12, 1931
Occupation:
Singer-songwriter
Children:
4 (Tamala Georgette Jones, Susan Jones, Bryan Jones, Jeffrey Jones)
Earnings 2011
Asset 2011The value of George Jones’ home in Franklin Tennessee which was offered for sale$15,000,000
