George Jones

It took a terrifying drunk driving accident to make the legend get sober.

Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?

On Sept. 12, 1994, Jones had triple bypass surgery, on his 63rd birthday, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

On Aug. 31, 1974, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with his song "The Grand Tour," which was the title track of his 41st studio album.

He knew he would not live to see them born.

The song's been around for decades.

Which one is your favorite?

On April 13, 1959, Jones earned his first No. 1 single.

Do you have a favorite?

The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.