When Rolling Stone recently updated its list of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time, one track's placement was never in doubt. Coming in at No. 5, George Jones' 1980 masterpiece, "He Stopped ...

The beloved classic not only revived the icon's career, but it re-entered the charts following his death in 2013.

Once released, the song shot to the top of the Country chart, where it remained for 18 weeks, and helped revive Jones’ career. Written for Jones by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, the song connected ...

Country music is so littered with sad songs that it's a well-worn joke: what do you get when you play a country song backwards? You get your wife back, your dog back, your truck back…and in case of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Windsor lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes about music. With one of the most distinctive voices in music, showcased by ...