George Jones

Eleven country artists have received Kennedy Center Honors over the years.

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Country music is filled with songs proclaiming love and devotion to the United States, but for many artists, their patriotism runs much deeper.

These country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."

On Sept. 12, 1994, Jones had triple bypass surgery, on his 63rd birthday, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

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They struck it rich, but they never abandoned their roots.

On Aug. 31, 1974, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with his song "The Grand Tour," which was the title track of his 41st studio album.

Drop a quarter in the jukebox and listen to this lineup.

On July 30, 1983, Jones landed at No. 1 on the charts with "I Always Get Lucky With You."