Jones professed his love to his future third wife while she was at dinner with her husband.
For several years, Jones and his third wife Tammy Wynette were the iconic duo in country music. They had met at a recording studio. Later, Jones actually professed his love for Wynette when she was out with her husband Don Chapel. He witnessed a fight between the two while they were at dinner.
Nicknamed the President and First Lady, the two hit the road performing together. Their songs “The Ceremony” and “Take Me” reached Top 10 on the charts. The two continued to perform together after they divorced in 1975, producing No.1 singles “Golden Ring” and “Near You.”
Jones battle with drugs and alcohol strained the relationship between the two. While Jones continued to struggle with his demons off and on, he considers his fourth wife to be his savior. He married Nancy Sepulvado in 1983, and the two remained married until Jones’ death.
