Country Music Memories: 'I Always Get Lucky With You' Hits No. 1
On July 30, 1983, Jones landed at No. 1 on the charts with "I Always Get Lucky With You."
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Country Music Memories: 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' Hits No. 1
On July 5, 1980, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
LOOK: See Inside George Jones' Spectacular Southern Mansion
The country music legend lived like a Southern gentleman.
LOOK: 15 Surprising and Sad Country Star Splits
At least one of these separations has a happy ending!
Country Music Memories: George Jones Earns First No. 1 Single
On April 13, 1959, Jones earned his first No. 1 single.
Country Music Memories: George Jones Performs His Final Concert
On April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn.
George + Nancy Jones -- Country's Greatest Love Stories
For most of his early life, Jones was a gifted artist with a drinking problem and self-destructive bent, but there's nothing like the love of a good woman to turn a guy around.