CMA Awards 1992: Randy Travis Surprises George Jones With Induction Into The Country Music Hall Of Fame

There was never any doubt in anyone's mind that George Jones, one of the greatest country singers of all time, would one day be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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With songs like "She Thinks I Still Care," "White Lightning," "The Grand Tour," "Bartender's Blues," and the renowned "He Stopped Loving Her Today," Jones left an everlasting stamp on the country music world.

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George Jones' career spanned five decades and was nothing short of legendary. His first number one hit was in 1959, and his influence on the genre was immense.

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However, when the time came in 1992 for George Jones to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, he was taken aback, even if no one else was.

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The unforgettable moment occurred at the 1992 CMA Awards. George Jones was having a career revival at the time,

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with the success of "He Stopped Loving Her Today" in the 1980s catapulting him back onto the charts. In addition, in the 1990s, he joined with a new record label, MCA.

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"I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair," a strong statement about refusing to retire and a declaration to continue his profession well into his later years, was one of Jones' significant hits during this period.

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At the 1992 CMA Awards, George Jones took the stage with his songwriting collaborators to sing this rockin' smash.

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