George Jones

The 1990s are often thought of as the definitive era of modern traditional country — but don't underestimate the 1980s!

In the 1980s, more than ever before, country artists and songwriters were perfecting the art of the story song.

Don't expect anyone to line up to follow this artist.

With a new decade came along a whole new crop of storytellers.

After all, everyone has a story to tell — and country music has a lot to say.

Wade played guitar on George Jones' 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' Ray Price's 'Crazy Arms' and more.

There's something inherently haunting about the last song an artist ever performs live before they die.

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You'll recognize some of these amazing celebrity houses instantly.

Love and music go hand in hand for these dynamic duos.

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

They're like something out of a magazine.

They're almost as well-known as their famous owners.

Their houses are nothing short of incredible.

One of country music's staunchest traditionalists owns an ultra-modern home.

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Country music and drinking have always had an uncomfortably close relationship.

He ended on an appropriate note.

On April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn.