Even they are competing with the same type of problem that I’m competing with.
GEORGE JONESYou can’t put this possum in a cage
More George Jones Quotes
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There are questions I’m still not wise enough to answer, just wise enough to no longer ask.
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We older artists are competing with the new style of country, with their new modern style of gospel, with the young people.
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After the first couple of years recording I did a lot of praying. I said, ‘Lord, please give me a hit.’ I want one so bad.
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You can’t put this possum in a cage
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I sing from my heart, I love country music and I love the people that respond to it.
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Don’t let the ‘business’ change what it is you love because the people, the fans, respond to what is heartfelt. They can always tell when a singer is faking it.
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It might have taken an hour and a half or more for me to get to the liquor store, but get there I did.
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Be real about what you do. Stay true to the voice inside you.
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Today they forget you in five years. They give an artist nowadays four or five years and that’s it.
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I’ve always said that if I could have made a living someway in gospel music,
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I hear some new artists that sound country but the record labels and country radio lean more toward a more rock feel for what gets signed to a label and played on the radio.
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Country music to me is heartfelt music that speaks to the common man. It is about real life stories with rather simple melodies that the average person can follow.
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If you’re gonna drive me crazy baby, drive me to drink.
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I’d rather sing a sad song than eat.
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I’ve had a lot of practice and wrong’s what I do best.
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