George Jones

"Do we live in America?" Nancy Jones begins.

On July 5, 1980, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with "He Stopped Loving Her Today."

Did he know? You bet he knew!

Country music has plenty of songs about regret, forgiveness — and, in some cases, the decision not to forgive someone else.

Jelly's performance was part of an all-star tribute show remembering the late country legend, 10 years after his death.

Do you agree?

On April 13, 1959, Jones earned his first No. 1 single.

Here is how local news announced the deaths of 10 country singers and celebrities.

On March 4, 1983, Jones wed Nancy Sepulvado at his sister's house in Woodville, Texas.

Grab the tissues ...