George Jones

Though the crash nearly cost Jones his life, it turned out to be a gift in disguise.

Just like big hair and Spandex, country music was alive and well in the '80s, celebrating true love, simple pleasures and American pride.

The country music legend lived like a Southern gentleman.

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

Cheers, y'all!

"I Always Get Lucky With You" went on to become his ninth chart topper, but another icon penned it.

George Jones was down and out in country music as 1980 dawned.

Because sometimes you just need a good cry.

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Mike Judge, creator of Beavis and Butt-Head, is venturing into the world of country music.

The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.

At least one of these separations has a happy ending!