Nancy Jones Opens Up About Life with Husband George Jones
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- Опубліковано 24 жов 2023
- Nancy Jones stopped by the American Songwriter offices to share an intimate look into her 30-year marriage to the legendary George Jones. In her new book, Playin' Possum: My Memories of George Jones, Nancy shares stories of standing by George for more than 30 years and helping save his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors. #nancyjones #georgejones #playinpossum #countrymusic #kenabraham
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On the day that Tammy died, a reporter caught George Jones coming out of somewhere. They ask him to comment.He looked out at nowhere and said,” A heart felt, I couldn’t be sadder.” 😢I’m pretty sure she was his one true, true, love. Every man has one.
Not even close to the truth...The woman who was married to him for 30 years just stated in this video that George himself said that he was really only in love with Tammy's singing. Once the new wore off of that then their marriage was over.
God is the one who saved George.God is the only one that can change us.
TRUTH!
Why doesn't he then?
I think she means leading him to Christ not her being the salvation.
Yes God changed George but he used Nancy to do this. She's not saying she changed him. She's saying God changed him through her
God lead George to Nancy and used her as his instrument to help George find his way to God. Nancy was truly a blessing for George. And they had true love for one another. Nancy God Bless you 🙏
I met Nancy Jones in 2015 when she had the George Jones Museum. She was talking to people so went up to talk to her and get my picture taken with her. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Excellent interview.
I really like Nancy Jones but i have to believe George and Tammy never stopped Loving each other George Jones was always there for Tammy when she got sick Love both of them Joanne Spudis
yes. Tammy had little kids to put ahead of love though. She also had her demons and George wasn't able to be there for her because of his own demons. That's why she fell into the the clutches of the man she did. There was also several $$ to keep a person around.
@@ridingtheroad185 i disagree about Tammy had little kids to put ahead of love because she stayed with Richie knowing full well what he was doing to her, hows that putting your kids first? i do agreee with money makes a person hang around, read The legend George Jones by Charlene Montgomery it will open your eyes up, i love the book
I believe George and Tammy were together for publicity. Sure there was lust, in the beginning, but nothing more. Tammy was only worried about her career. Nancy, had no dog in the fight, she loved George for George, not a career!!!
My Mom played George Jones music from the very beginning. She played it while we were in the cradle. I loved his songs. Many years ago, we went to the Glens Falls Civic Center (Glens Falls, New York). We also met Nancy, such a pretty, friendly lady.
Thank you for sharing your memories of of George. We all knew of his battles but still loved him. I've always wanted to thank you for getting my book autographed for me as I stood outside the bus at a concert in Nashville one night. It is one of my treasures.
Nancy is a beautiful lady inside and out
She's not talking about she saved Her husband George
She's saying she never gave up on him
She kept Praying for him and she knew that GOD was going to save her husband
I love the beauty of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in her
I love her and her family
GOD bless you Nancy and remember my family in your prayers
Amen‼️. Well put ❤️.
I Dearly & Truly Throughly Enjoyed This Fantastic Interview. Thank U all of U for this. It wasTtruly Amazing!!!!!!
What a beautiful story. Thank you Nancy for loving George and loving Jesus 💙
GOD SENT NANCY IN George life .only God can read minds and hearts. And only God will bring him back. BackGeorgeto have a second chance to life.Than
Thanks Nancy We all love George he was a great singer..
Nancy you are one of the strongest woman in the world! I have so much respect and love for you. I am ordering your book Monday for I know your book is 100% truthful. I’ve got George’s book and he told it all. He didn’t hide from the truth and I respect him for doing that. And I respect you for doing the same. You’re right his fans will still respect him for conquering his demons and I believe the book will help many people that is battling addiction. It will give them hope. Satan tried everything he could to keep George out of heaven but I believe like you that God gave George you to help him get to heaven. God Bless you Nancy!
Love george Jones so much, never get tired of playing his songs 24 /7 every day and night, love you george Jones always 🙏🙌💯
That is have true. George even said that Nancy saved him. She stayed! She never left!! She deserves credit also.
Nancy is a good woman god bless her.
Nancy didn’t saved George. Jesus did it. Nancy is the instrument god used to saved George.
I can see why Nancy Jones is so loved and why George loved her. She's got the same characteristics as Loretta - strength, integrity, honesty, big hearted, speaks her mind, etc. Loved your book Nancy.
Nancy, I enjoyed this interview and look forward to reading your book. I am sorry to hear you were so sick with COVID_19. We got it too but were not hospitalized. Much love sent your way from ON, Canada.
His life proves that there is a higher power to walk through this world with us . 🙏🙏
I met Nancy back in Peterborough Ontario during a concert. She was an absolute doll and you could tell she loved George to pieces!! God Bless you Nancy and can’t wait to read your book!
Well said Nancy, never give up, this brings tears to my eyes because i love george Jones so much, thank you, God bless you take care of yourself and stay safe and healthy 👍🙌✋❣️💯
I have been a George Jones fan for over 54 years. I was unaware until now that you have written a book.I'll pickup one soon.
Also a few years back ( It was 1996 ) George was doing a show in Wheeling WV on a Sunday afternoon. I arranged to get one
of my guitars sent over to your tour bus for George to autograph, and he did!! I was tickled to death. I only wish that I would
had been able to thank him. I cherish that guitar to this day God was looking out for George when he joined you two
together. May God continue to bless you Nancy!
She is fabulous! I met Nancy many years ago in Shreveport.She is much stronger and loves the Lord more than I ever knew.God bless u and thank u for this video.what a special lady thank u.🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
Anybody that knows anything about George knows Nancy was his soulmate. I was lucky enough to see George and Tammy and even Georgette in concert not long before Tammy passed away.
We don't praise people today enough who give to others, help others, and make the world a better place. But these people are the ones who make our world possible. All what's good in the world. Thank you Nancy!
God is our reason
Wonderful interview ❤ thank you for sharing 😊
It takes a special woman, it takes one to do what she did. Praise the Lord!
God has George Jones Rest in Peace ❤
Fantastic interview !! I will be getting the book , i guarantee it . ❤
So thankful you are well.
wow....God bless Nancy for her strength & courage & ALWAYS being there for George !!
money
i had wondered what happened to her, glad to see this , what a strong woman!
Thank you for posting this wonderful interview w/ Nancy Jones. She & George's Manager (& his wife) came thru our little glass jewlery shop (by Bloomingdale's) in the Dallas Valley View Mall in 1983 & she purchased a set of rings for her & George. We giggled when Green Amer Express said the invoice was too large for that card. Well, she got on the phone & QUICKLY straightened it out & they gave her a Gold Am Express right over the phone. We were so happy for her. The rings were brought back the next day, George said the one for Nancy was "WAY too large for her hand", but we really enjoyed meeting her,.....she was as nice as she could be.
Nancy... not only was George a light in my life, but you!!! Because of you, you had George call my Dad before he died in 2010, and it meant the world. Then you took a step furthur and allowed me to hang out back stage with you and George. You are what love is, and I miss you!!!! Wish we hadn't lost contact. I'm sorry to hear about your health battle!!!
Love you and I hang on to our memories through picture's!!! I miss our daily talks! ❤️
Incredible. Love this!
I find your comments on Tammy snarky. If george had to drink to deal with her then why was he still drinking with you?
My thoughts exactly! And Great Question !
She's a legend just like George Jones still is
God Bless Mrs. Nancy Jones
Thank you , Nancy Jones. and Ken Abraham for sharing this wonderful story. I'm sure God is using your experience in TRUSTING GOD.
You can maybe do what Nancy did if there aren’t children involved. I left for my kids, I’m sure Tammy did too. George was blessed to have had the chance to redeem himself and live a good long life.
Amen to that🙏
I couldn't agree more! I left my alcoholic husband for my kids' sake. If we didn't have kids, I probably would have put a lot more effort into helping him. From what I understand, the last straw for Tammy was the shotgun incident.
I love Nancy Jones, She is a great woman of Faith, and God used her to straighten out George, and saw the real George Jones. He was one of the very BEST Country Singers EVER. God BLESS YOU Nancy!
I got goosebumps when she said her favorite George Jones song is "Walk Through This World With Me"....
Of all the hundreds of great songs that man sang, that one, for me, is right at the top!
Love you Nancy and so good to see you.
So glad I stopped to watch this wonderful interview.
I was waiting for some negatives I didn't want to hear about George , my favorite country singer and person, but no. Instead I got to meet this beautiful Christian lady and to know she was his wife.
Thank you Nancy.
What a delight you are.
I am so glad to know you made it through covid and you got this book written.
God bless you and thank you for hanging in with George and turned him around.
I am sure he is in heaven too thanks to you. Nobody could sing like that without being a good person to his core.
I have a lady friend I have known now that had those same demons and I never gave up on her either and praise the Lord she is now 3 years and seven months sober and has no desire to drink again.
I am going out to buy your book.
I have to read it.
What a lovely person you are and it makes me feel great to know you and George had 30 years together !
Thank you for your pure spirit and saving George.
Wow this was great. Excited to read the book. George Jones had the greatest voice in modern American music.
Thank you for sharing. Thanks for staying true through the years when you had every excuse to walk away, but you did not!!! Thank you for all that. God bless you sweet Nancy.
Theres a brilliant book George Jones the legend written by his best friend Charlene Montgomery whom known him along with her husband Peanut way before Tammy and Nancy. It tells a totally different story it will shock you and all true, Thank you Nancy for helping to keep George on stage, he is a legend. Also you mentioned how your daughters got on so well with George, plz dont forget he also has a Daughter country singer Georgette and 2 sons Jeffery and Bryan whom George thought the world of and still does in spirit. It seems like they where pushed out of his life, so very sad still God knows
Yes his to son's had to set 12 row back at his funeral and they had to drive their on car to his funeral i live in the town as bryan jojes
do you know where his daughter sat? his 2 sons and his daughter and tammys daughter along with his sister helen and peanut and charlene should have been at his side. Karma to the one person who pushed them out @@sherryogden5826
@@sherryogden5826 Thats so sad and something i would never allow my step family to do to me or my siblings, i would ignore them and make it clear that hes our Dad end of and place ourselfs at the front row
One of the best interviews ever. What a person Nancy Jones is, in her own right, and how much she loved George! TY American Songwriter. Excellent. I cannot wait to read the book.
I have her book Playin' Possum and reading it now. And thank you Jesus for saving Nancy's life. Love you JESUS AND NANCY .
😊
@@evelynwhittaker1141now read The legend George Jones by Charlene Montgomery you will soon see who really loved George
read The Legend George Jones by Charlene Montgomery its the best book by far @@evelynwhittaker1141
What a good woman. A good wife. He was lucky to have found her
Love this story from you Nancy ❤❤
Love Nancy Jones!!!!
I"m so glad you have God in your heart and could help George get thru his demons and become the man you knew he could be. God didn't promise us a trouble free life. There will be the mountains and the valleys but you stayed and fought. I thank you for the love you had for George. He's bought me so many good times listening to his music....in my house!! LOL Love you Nancy Jones.
I want to know why Nancy did A video saying that when George was dying in the hospital he never spoke till the end , and another video saying George spoke up until the end ? Which one is it?
I can remember in Red Deer Alberta Canada. George Jones was playing at the Westerner, great show. it was an intermission when i yelled out..." Nancy Jones'...she was selling t shirts and stuff. I said ..Hi and waved and she waved back. it was nice . I wish i could have met George Jones that night.
I was married to an alcoholic. I went to Al-Anon. Al-Anon is a branch of alcoholics anonymous. It is for the partner of the alcoholic. Week after week I listened to these partners pat each other in the back. Saying..Oh you’re doing such a good job handling your situation, yes, they give us coping skills . But after several months of this and listening to those people put up with it and put up with it,I decided I’m not putting up with it! I went and got a divorce! That is the best thing I ever did. The rest of you can sit here and pat Nancy on the back, call her a hero ,but I’m not going to. She just kept putting up with it. I don’t think that makes her a hero at all. I’m a Christian woman too. I don’t think God wants us to keep putting up with that kind of crap! 💩 😏 she’s another abused woman, of a alcoholic spouse,who just put up with the crap 💩 😢
Well said truth!
Thank you for uploading this interview with Nancy and her very supportive writer. I pray many will be blessed by her stories like, I was tonight by listening to these two people!
May you feel loved by our father in heaven not hated by his actions.
Nancy is always so beautiful!! Thanks for saving George we love his music now and forever and you are a sweet soul as well. Take care
I believe George and Nancy were meant to be together. Thank you Nancy for being the strong woman you were and still are !!! I have a George Jones t-shirt from one of his shows and it has held out after all these years.
I loved George thanks for writing the book
Thank you Nancy for sticking by Gorge all those years Tammy sang stand by your man she couldn't do it but you truey did that's true love
Thank you Nancy for hanging in there and helping George get those demons out of his life . I loved his music before I was saved I would ride around drinking and always listen to George Jones music
lol a little slip there Nancy saying" getting things out that I want to sell" , tell" lol. you are just about the money. Unreal.
Yeah she was selling replicas of George’s guitar on Instagram. Wonder what George would think about that? Rest In Sweet Peace George. ❤
This woman is wonderful.
Thank you nancy for loving George, as we did. A believer can loose their faith, but though his godly raising, he could be reigned in. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤
What a strong and beautiful woman!
I agree that people are caught up with George and Tammy. Nancy is the one that changed and stayed 30+ years, that took prayer and patience. Does Nancy mention anything about Vestal Goodman in this book and transformation through prayer after the accident? I just loved that song Angel Band. Whose idea was that for them to sing together?
Thanks for your beautiful story and video 🙏
Thank YOU, FATHER GOD, ALMIGHTY for Mr. Jones and Mrs. Jones. YOU have truly blessed the both of them. All the GLORY belong to You FATHER for YOUR GRACE upon Mr. Jones. And thank YOU for Mr. Jones' music.
Mrs. Jones, thank you for sharing your life story with your husband. ❤🎉❤🎉❤
Beautiful story!
Nancy Jones,we love you. You are a beautiful soul...We love and miss George too.
God bless you and your family he appeared to me in a dream and I mentioned it to Sonny Curtis he was and still is my favorite entertainer and you Nancy you are a solid rock of faith
Thank you Nancy for Loving George and Helping Him To Become the Better Man of George Jones.I be getting this book to Read❤❤
God love her ❤️
This lady was a complete beeeouch she was mean as hell seen her after a concert at gilleys one night she didn’t let George talk to anyone
I have wondered so much, why there was no relationship with his children, I have heard people say she played a part in that. I believe George was a Godly man, but still do not understand no relationship with his sons. That’s sad as can be.
I know his children. I talk to them very often. They called George all the time but was never able to talk to him. George and his boys were always close, but in the end, it was all about Nancy's girls and Nancy's grandchildren. I know the truth of the matter, and his children do too. I cant believe it had been 17 years that Jeffrey had not seen his dad at the time of George's death. Jeffrey and his wife Sue just lost their son, it was hard enough for them to lose George, but now their son. They did not hear a word from Nancy. That was George's grandson. The only one named after George. As George always said, " THE TRUTH
SHALL PREVAIL", and it will.
George and Linda Welborn were married as soon as George and Tammy's divorce became final. Linda's got a book coming out real soon. The title of her book is, " I AM WHO I AM" ( The fourth wife of George Jones ). If you want to know the truth, read this book. She has legal documents in h
er book that proves what she has written Is the truth. It tells where, how, and when George and Nancy met. It certainly was not Rodchester, New York. She knows, she was married to George. This book unravels a lot of unanswered questions. It is so truthful that it's actually unbelievable. That's why she provided documents,pictures, and other things that pro e her words to be the truth. Pray for Jeffrey and Susan.
Amen. I didnt cry eitheir and the Holy Spirit was with me telling me you will go home, it just will be a while! Praise God you made it through to share your Testimony.
Nancy I just about finished your book, I think it's incredibly take care.
Thank you Nancy,your wonderful
Amazing testimony
Nancy I never " wanted" George to be with Tammy , I just wanted him to be Sober and Happy.. I know he was Happy with you and I Thank God for that !
You sold Me a Tshirt , cap, and an armload of other stuff in Seattle!
I knew you were super busy but I wish I had asked you to take a picture with me!
God bless You Mrs. Jones :)
God bless you Nancy you are a wonderful woman and you did just what you were supposed to do for George Jones. I had loved him from a little girl . In the 2nd grade at Christmas time I wanted a record player for Christmas and I got 2 albums with it and George Jones was one of those and to this day I still have it and I'm 65 now wouldn't take nothing for ,who kns it maybe worth something and I had the honors of seeing him in concert and you were there too. R.I.P. possum 🕊❤
God is with you miss gorge Jones
nothing bad to say about Nancy. if it wasn't for her George would never have lived as long as he did. God Bless Her.
Difficult to believe this beautiful woman is 76 years old. I'll bet she was STUNNING in 1984.
He was such a great singer for sure. I have his book wish I could have gotten him to sign it. I want your book Nancy.
George definitely lived what he singed ! I’m glad he got right with god before he died in 2013 . He was best country singer of all time to me ! Rest in peace jones
Yes, there will never.ever be another George Jones. Never
I'M 71 & I'VE LISTENED TO GEORGE JONES FROM MY EARLIEST MEMORIES & I LISTEN TO THE POSSUM EVERYDAY 🙏🏼 I LOVE THE POSSUM , REST IN PEACE & SING THE GOOD LORD THE SONG " WHO'S GONNA FEEL THEIR SHOES"
W /R 🎸🎸
I never watch stuff like this. Watched every minute of this video. Getting ready to order the book. Great stories about George and yourself Nancy. I loved CCR also! I too died due to heart failure and came back. Twice. I have a friend that died from a stroke and came back also. Maybe we should write another book with our stories.
Thank you miss Nancy 👍
God bless you , strong woman putting up with a singer that had drinking issues and did not know how to 3xpress himself in 5his emotional country life .
What a beautiful lady!
Honest, loving, and dedicated to both God & George!
Many blessings to you! 🙏
Nancy, if it hadn't been for you, George wouldn't have been alive for the last 30 years of his life. Thanks to you, Nancy, for giving us the many years of wonderful music and magic that was George Jones. You are a hero!
Even in his 80s he kept playing shows and actually sang despite his voice struggling with his health to add on
I really enjoyed your interview Nancy! You are a saint, an Angel, that God sent to help George! I Love your story and you are an amazing lady! And the best part is that George is with Jesus and you and I and many others will be in Heaven someday because we have invited Jesus to come love inside our hearts ❤️! God Bless you sweet Nancy! 💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️
The book is so good and she is the very sweetest person you will ever meet she loves everyone
Thank you Nancy for helping George❤
She was more than chop liver ,she was a wife that was the best.Amen for her or we would have never kept him as long as we did.
I read George’s book he wrote. Now I’m going to buy this one
Read , The legend George Jones by Charlene Montgomery, his best friends for decades, you will be shocked by the true stories she and her husband Peanut tell. its the best book i have ever read
George was a great person an artist, so was his wives
Love the interview, but the music is distracting.
I am so glad George Jones accepted Jesus as his savior ❤️👍 , looking forward to meeting him and hearing him sing 🎵 in heaven 😊as he didn’t show in Stockton ca in 1980 😂❤️👍
I love you Nancy. Thank God you had Angels looking over you 🙏
I want to read her book!
A movie of the book - would be amazing ❤
Maybe someone should interview his children…..
I agree!
I sure hope so!
God love her, I had no idea. Thank you, wonderful lady. ❤
NANCY TY FOR YOUR TRUE ABOUT GEORGE LOVE YOU FOR TELL EVER ONE ABOUT HEM AND YES GOD WAS WITH YOU AND I NO THAT FOR I A BIG LOVE OFF GOD HE CAN KEEP HERE JUST AS LONG AS HE LIKE AND SOME TIME IT TO TELL THE TRUE LIKE YOU HAVE GOD LOVE YOU AND SO WE ALL DO TO TY GOD LOVE YOU