Josh Turner Performs “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
“He Stopped Loving Her Today” is a classic country song that was originally recorded by George Jones in 1980. The song tells the story of a man who never stopped loving his former partner, even after her death, and it has become one of the most beloved and iconic country songs of all time.
The lyrics of “He Stopped Loving Her Today” are both heartbreaking and poetic, with lines like “He said I’ll love you till I die / She told him you’ll forget in time / As the years went slowly by / She still preyed upon his mind.” The song builds to an emotional climax with the chorus, which declares, “He stopped loving her today / They placed a wreath upon his door / And soon they’ll carry him away / He stopped loving her today.”
Jones’ performance on the recording is legendary, with his soulful voice conveying the pain and sorrow at the heart of the song. The song won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song, and it remains a staple of classic country radio to this day.
“He Stopped Loving Her Today” has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Alan Jackson at George Jones’ funeral as mentioned earlier, but the original recording by George Jones remains the definitive version and a true masterpiece of the country genre.
This is the first time i’ve ever heard anyone do justice to one of George’s songs. Good job young man.
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