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George Jones Celebrates His 80th Birthday! [VIDEO]
"The Possum" George Glenn Jones was born back on this day in 1931 in East Texas, had his first #1 country song "White Lightning" in 1959. He has went on to win Grammy Awards, CMA Awards. George has had his share of up & downs in his life, cocain abuse, tax problems, bad management and has been married 4 times! My Dad & I got the pleasure of meeting the country music legend a few years back at The Centre in Evansville. "Happy Birthday George!"
GREAT SONG!
#1 song for George in 1959!
The Favorite Song of All Time!
George & Tammy!
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