George Jones: Career in Pictures
“He Stopped Loving Her Today” was one of Jones’ best-known hits. (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press)
Jones at his 75th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. From left, Joe Diffie; Jones’ wife, Nancy; Craig Morgan; Jones; Tanya Tucker; and Joe Nichols. (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press)
Garth Brooks, left, and Jones, center, perform their duet “Beer Run” at the Country Music Assn. Awards. (M. Spencer Green / Associated Press)
Jones struggled with alcohol and drug abuse, multiple marriages and divorces and lawsuits over his erratic behavior. (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press)
Jones put a record 167 albums on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. (John Russell / Associated Press )
Jones with his daughter, Georgette, in Los Angeles. (Nick Ut / Associated Press)