Roy Acuff was a big hero for me, and I was so sad when he passed. It's hard as you get older to lose your friends and family. — George Jones Copy Share Image
I miss all of my old friends who have passed away. Sometimes you just don't understand why they were taken so soon. I loved and miss Johnny Cash. I miss my old buddy Johnny Paycheck, who happens to be buried… — George Jones Copy Share Image
There's nothing prettier in the world than a melody. I can get lost in a song with a melody. A lot of times I… — George Jones Copy Share
I just want to keep living on and enjoying food! Even though I'm gaining weight, I want to record if the Lord wants me… — George Jones Copy Share
There, gleaming in the glow, was that ten-horsepower rotary engine under a seat. A key glistening in the ignition. I imagine the top speed… — George Jones Copy Share
All Patsy Cline had to do was sing somebody else’s song and her version would outsell theirs because it would be so good! — George Jones Copy Share
I was born in Saratoga, Texas, a little town there in the Big Thicket about 60 miles north of Beaumont. Needless to say, we… — George Jones Copy Share
There was no such thing as production at Starday. We'd go in with the band, we'd go over the song, I'd look over and… — George Jones Copy Share
After the first couple of years recording, I did a lot of praying. I said, 'Lord, please give me a hit.' I want one… — George Jones Copy Share
If you ever feel like giving up, remember that you will accomplish nothing by doing so. Keep it moving and never give up. — George Jones Copy Share
