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  1. Dec 14, 2021 · One such relationship that has a touching backstory is that of Alan Jackson (above) and George Jones. Jackson has spoken candidly about the role that Jones played in helping him find his way in country music, and every comment is bathed in admiration and pride.

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  2. Jan 22, 2024 · Once they did, they developed a friendship that lasted for years. The two collaborated many times, perhaps most notably on the song “A Good Year for the Roses.” Jones originally released the song in 1970, but recorded a new version with Jackson in 1994.

  3. Dec 24, 2022 · The relationship between Johnny Cash and George Jones is a testament to the bond of brotherhood within the country music community. The two legends first met in the mid 1950s, when Cash heard Jones’ song “White Lightning” on the radio.

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    Few people realize it, but Alan Jackson kinda-sorta got his start on a singing show, too. In 1986, then 27-year-old Jackson moved to Nashville with his wife. He took up a job working in the mail room for TNN, a TV station that actually had some pretty big clout at the time. One day, Jackson — who simply went by "Al" at the time — found himself at a...

    In 1990, right around the release of Here In The Real World, Alan Jackson scored a chance encounter with George Jones. At the time, Jackson had a lot of promise and a few budding hit songs. But Jackson also grew up idolizing Jones, so of course he had a bit of a fanboy moment. Jackson had Jones sign a picture for him, and on it, Jones wrote, "Keep ...

    Then, in 1999, Jones finally had another hit on his hands. His song "Choices" (produced by Keith Stegall) cracked the top 30 for the first time since 1993 and scored a CMA nomination for Single of the Year. So, the Country Music Association asked Jones to perform the tune during the telecast — but due to time constraints, only a verse and a chorus....

    Despite country music trends moving away from his traditional sound, The Possum continued to tour relentlessly for the next 14 years to adoring fans. And Jackson, well, he kept his sturdy ascent to the top of the genre on track. When George Jones announced his final show ever for November 2013, he just had to have Jackson be a part of it. So, he se...

  4. The singles discography of American country artist, George Jones, contains 182 singles. Of the total, 136 were released with Jones as the solo artist. In addition, 31 were issued with Jones being part of a collaboration (not counting his duets with Tammy Wynette ).

  5. Nov 11, 2020 · The friendship peaked in 2013, when 81-year-old George Jones begged Alan Jackson to perform with him during a November concert. However, it wasn’t just any concert. It was going to be Jones’ last-ever show.

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  7. Jun 21, 2013 · Label: Showcase ‎ "A Good Year for the Roses" is a ballad written by Jerry Chestnut and originally recorded by American country singer George Jones. It rose to #2 on the country singles chart...

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