George Jones: The Voice of Heartbreak and Honky Tonk George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) transcended the boundaries of genre to become an undisputed icon of American country music—a singular performer whose soulful delivery and distinctive phrasing solidified his place as “the greatest living country singer.” Bill C. Malone eloquently summarized Jones’ impact: "For the two or three minutes consumed by a song, Jones immerses himself so completely in its lyrics, and in the mood it conveys, that the listener can scarcely avoid becoming similarly involved." His extraordinary…