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George Jones no fan of country crossover music

Nov. 3, 2009
Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones isn't a big fan of where the genre has moved in recent years. When asked what he thought about music by today's top country stars, the 78-year-old said that while they are good, "they've stolen our identity." Jones...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa