In the early 1960s, George Jones had a huge hit record featuring such a phenomenal vocal performance it instantly turned him into a living legend. He didn't handle it well.

CR020/PH06 - All to Pieces: George Jones, Phase II

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Season 2 has been adapted into a book from Simon & Schuster, available now

ANNOUNCEMENT: Book Adaptation of Season 2

The end of one story is just the beginning of another.

CR032/PH18 - Glenn

At least this whole story has a happy ending, right? Of course, whether or not that's true depends a lot on your personal definitions of both "happy ending" and "whole story" but, either way, today we reach the final chapter of George Jones' life. Don't worry, it'll all be over soon.

CR031/PH17 - Choices: George Jones' Last Run

Oh, you thought Jones had a hard time dealing with George Richey? Imagine being married to the guy. Today we say one of the saddest and most infuriating goodbyes we'll ever have to say, the one we say to Tammy Wynette.

CR030/PH16 - Another Lonely Song: The Tammy Wynette & George Richey Story

Oh, you're back to hear more things that will chill you to the bone? Then we can talk about what George Jones' life was like in the period leading up to and through the biggest hit of his career. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be afraid of a demonic duck or try murdering your best friend to test the existence of God, well, these are questions only George Jones can answer but just asking them makes for one jaw-dropping and heartbreaking story.

CR020/PH06 - All to Pieces: George Jones, Phase II

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