Just because an artist considers a certain song their best doesn’t necessarily mean it will top the charts, which is a lesson George Jones faced head-on in 1960. That year, the iconic country music ...

George Jones and Randy Travis had two of the best voices in country music. More than a decade after his death, many fans still hail Jones as the greatest country singer to ever live. At the same time, ...

Jones spent his time in the Marine Corps playing honky tonks in California.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Windsor lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes about music. With one of the most distinctive voices in music, showcased by ...