Country stars Wynonna Judd and Lorrie Morgan also performed while Merle Haggard offered his performance through a prerecorded video. Many of their marital conflicts stemmed from Byrd being unable to hold down a steady job. [88], Wynette's longtime label released her next album titled Higher Ground in 1987. [110] Wynette was visited by George Jones during her recovery, who encouraged her to record another album with him. During this time, she also acted on several television shows, including Capitol (1986). [165], After leaving Chapel, they flew to Mexico to get a quick divorce. Built in 1844, the home had no running water, heat, or electricity. Euple Byrd and Tammy Wynette are divorced after a marriage of 7 years. [16] Wynette also smoked cigarettes. She was born on April 14, 1961. [185][186] The marriage was annulled six weeks following their wedding. [133] Nashville writer Alanna Nash recalled watching one of Wynette's final music videos and remembered her physical condition: "Tammy looked ancient, like a plant that had withered up about to die. She was left in the care of her grandparents and picked cotton on their Mississippi farm. She hired California-based Stan Moress to serve as her manager. A portrait of country music legend Tammy Wynette taken in London in 1975. The pain was so severe that Wynette started taking pain killer medication to alleviate her symptoms. The first was penned by Jaclyn Daly in 2000, titled Tammy Wynette: A Daughter Recalls Her Mother's Tragic Life and Death. [104], In 1994, Wynette released a studio album of duets titled Without Walls. [68] This led to Wynette becoming angry with Jones's behavior. Tammy Wynette performed "Stand By Your Man" live on The Wilburn Brothers Show in 1969.#TammyWynette #StandByYourMan #Vevo #Country #VevoOfficial #live Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Review scores. [125], In the nineties, Wynette received more exposure on television. Unfortunately, television will be television, and the results are lackluster and somewhat misleading. During childhood, Wynette picked cotton on her family's farm but also had aspirations of becoming a singer. "[247] Miranda Lambert found that Wynette's "Stand by Your Man" had a double meaning that reflected both the loyalty women have towards spouses and the strength they have as women. [229][55] Sherrill explained to The Wall Street Journal his reasons for composing it: "I reworked the lyrics so the story came from the perspective of a woman singing to another womanas if she were giving advice to a friend who was a little unsure about how to hold on to her man. "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" is a song written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, and recorded by American country music artist Tammy Wynette. [135] Her death was certified by her doctor, Wallis Marsh, who flew from Pennsylvania to make it official. [142], According to her daughters, a will written by Wynette years prior had provided a trust. The singer was also linked to Burt Reynolds around the same time. [43] It was followed by a high-profile duet tour featuring Jones and Wynette as headliners. Both Wynette and Jones also had three children each from previous marriages. [247][250] Other artists who have cited Wynette as an influence include Garth Brooks,[251] Suzy Bogguss,[252] Rosanne Cash,[253] Brandi Carlile,[254] Terri Clark,[252] Sheryl Crow,[255] Sara Evans,[256] Melissa Etheridge,[122] Emmylou Harris,[253] Elton John,[257] Wynonna Judd,[253] Martina McBride,[227] Lorrie Morgan,[258] Carly Pearce,[259] Orville Peck,[260] Taylor Swift,[261] Pam Tillis,[252] Shania Twain,[262] Tanya Tucker,[263] Carrie Underwood,[264] Lee Ann Womack[265] and Trisha Yearwood. Tammy picked cotton as a child, and as a young woman worked as a waitress, a doctor's receptionist, a barmaid and a . She was joined by second husband, Don Chapel, and a band called the Countrypolitans. [9][53][243] David Don Drehle of The Washington Post described the title in 1998: "Wynette's voice raw, broken, sad, knowing prophesied [] The First Lady of Country, she came to be known for her string of hurtin' hits. [85] Steve Buckingham also started producing Wynette's next album, which was to feature a duet. In 1991, they collaborated on the song, "Justified and Ancient (Stand by the JAMs)". Released by Simon & Schuster, it was titled Stand by Your Man: An Autobiography. [41][46], Several incidents in Wynette's personal life also occurred during this period. Directed by Jerry Jameson, the film featured Annette O'Toole as Wynette while George Jones was portrayed by Tim McIntire. [71] The couple's marital problems prompted her to file for divorce in 1973, but the pair reconciled. She is considered among the genre's most influential and successful artists. [137] "Tammy Wynette was an American original, and we will miss her," said Bill and Hillary Clinton. He then replied, "Dream on baby, dream on." They later built a performance venue on the property, which they titled "Old Plantation Music Park". Both the albums Good Love & Heartbreak (1982) and Even the Strong Get Lonely (1983) reached only the Billboard country top 60. [58][59] Her 1969 compilation, Tammy's Greatest Hits, was among the first female country albums to certify gold (and later platinum) by the Recording Industry Association of America. Jones later denied this in his own autobiography. during most early performances following their split. [112] Despite this, she continued to be a popular concert attraction until her death. "GEORGE & TAMMY," starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) and Oscar. [131], A series of incidents occurred over the course of Wynette's personal life that were considered controversial. Although she wanted to collaborate with Merle Haggard, she was instead instead paired with Mark Gray. Together, they had one daughter, Tamala Georgette Jones. [41] Most of these songs followed similar themes about housewives attempting to keep their husbands happy or the effects that troubled marriages have on children. 9". [177] The couple spent time in Florida, where Wynette owned a home. [106] Health problems continued to affect Wynette into the 1990s as her dependence on prescription drugs increased. [50][9] She followed it with ten more singles that topped the Billboard country chart: "Singing My Song" (1969), "The Ways to Love a Man" (1969), "He Loves Me All the Way" (1970), "Run Woman Run" (1970), "Good Lovin' (Makes It Right)" (1971), "Bedtime Story" (1971), "My Man (Understands)" (1972), "'Til I Get It Right" (1972), "Kids Say the Darndest Things" (1973), and "Another Lonely Song" (1973). Most read in Celebrity [192], Wynette's marriage to Richey caused friction between her loved ones. Chapel was also an aspiring songwriter and musician. [4] She was the only child born to Mildred Faye Russell and William Hollis Pugh. Rating. [59] Her next release, "You and Me", also topped the Billboard country chart, while a corresponding studio LP reached the country albums top five. [187], On July 6, 1978, Wynette married her fifth husband, George Richey. [172] However, their problems continued. [68] Despite their divorce, they were coaxed back into the studio once more to record the album Golden Ring. [238] Outside of country, Wynette also was influenced by R&B music. [10] In 1946, Mildred Russell married Wynette's stepfather, Foy Lee. Wynette's final concerts and television performances were held in March 1998. [272] Also in 1998, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. It was released on Showtime, CMT and the Paramount Network. [41][46] The pair also reunited for several shows including a performance at Wembley Stadium and an HBO special. [201] Since their mother's death, Jaclyn and Georgette have worked to keep the legacy of their mother alive. 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Wynette and Jones began performing "My Elusive Dreams" on the road following an argument with Houston's management. [32] She decided to make the move to Nashville in January 1966 with her three children and all their belongings in their car. [95] KLF member Bill Drummond was a fan of Wynette's and personally called to ask her permission to record the track. Stand by Your Man: Directed by Jerry Jameson. [280] In 2021, her recording of "Stand by Your Man" was ranked as No. Tammy Wynette (; born Virginia Wynette Pugh; May 5, 1942 April 6, 1998) was an American country music singer-songwriter and musician and was one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female singers. [29] The pair often performed together, playing piano bars in the Birmingham area. The words have all been said," he added. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. This would inspire her to compile her 1990 cookbook Tammy Wynette's Southern Cookbook, issued by the Pelican Publishing Company. Tammy Wynette and her husband, George Richey. [53] In her 1983 single "Unwed Fathers", Wynette described the scrutiny and societal backlash faced by teenage mothers. Released: December 7, 1973 [1] Professional ratings. (She was previously married to construction worker Euple Byrd for six years.). The couple were. ", Although divorced, the couple continued to make music together, creating hits such as "Golden Ring" and "Near You.". [53][63] Additionally, Epic Records released a series of studio albums by Wynette during this period. [101] Honky Tonk Angels reached number six on the Billboard country albums chart and number 42 on the Billboard 200. This included Epic vice president Mark Martinovich who had to convince the Nashville establishment that Wynette was still marketable. [56] A corresponding LP of the same name reached number two on the Billboard country albums chart. [162][163] The couple had no children and Chapel died in 2015. [2] The couple wed on July 18, 1976 at her Nashville home. [239] Along with Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, Wynette elevated the popularity of female country artists. [8] She also took piano lessons and learned to play by ear. [43] They were followed by a duet with David Houston called "My Elusive Dreams", which was her first number one country single. [2][37] Her music spoke for rural and working class women who previously lacked representation in the genre. The specifics of the trust included money to be given to her four daughters over a period of time. [6] She befriended the show's pianist, David Vest, who helped record demos. Among the most well-known was an incident in which Wynette claimed to have been kidnapped. Connect any celebrity with Tammy Wynette to see how closely they are linked romantically! [15] Wynette also listened to early recordings of Billie Jo Spears after discovering her music once moving to Nashville. She sought help from a local resident who brought her a cold wet rag and called Wynette's family. "[230] "All I wanted to say in the song was, 'Be understanding. [115] Dew toured with Wynette in the 1970s and wrote down what Wynette told her verbatim. 9" was released as Wynette's debut single and reached number 44 on the American Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. She will live on forever! When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. And I couldn't be sadder.". Wynette told PEOPLE the idea for the reunion came from her producer, Billy Sherrill. Wynette and Gray's rendition peaked at number six on the Billboard country chart in 1985. In one attempt to locate him, Wynette drove her children and two friends down to Florida but were unsuccessful in their search. [207] Several rumors then began circulating about the alleged kidnapping. In 1979, she published a book about her life with author Joan Dew. [12] In upper elementary school, Wynette befriended classmate Linda Cayson. [249] Reba McEntire credited her as influence and later recorded a song called "Tammy Wynette Kind of Pain" for her 2019 album Stronger Than the Truth. The farm where she was born bordered the Alabama state line. [193][194] According to Wynette's youngest daughter, Georgette Jones, Richey attempted to keep his wife away from her close friends. [33], After she arrived in Nashville Wynette moved into the Anchor Motel while she attempted to secure a recording contract. We've completely blocked all that out of our minds. Tammy Wynette and Burt Reynolds had a relationship from 1977 to 1977. The miniseries was created by Abe Sylvia based upon the memoir of the couple's daughter, Georgette, and directed by John Hillcoat. [195] Both daughters wrote memoirs about their mother following her death. [95][227], Wynette's signature recording, "Stand by Your Man", was often considered to be about women remaining faithful to their husbands through difficult times. videos Upon realizing their romantic feelings for one another, Wynette divorced Chapel and married Jones in 1969. This procedure started a series of health issues that affected Wynette for the rest of her life. [139], A public memorial service, attended by about 1,500 people, was held at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on April 9, 1998. [111] The result was 1995's One. [267] In 1996, she received the American Music Awards' "Award of Merit", given to artists "who have made truly exceptional contributions to the music industry". [43] Amidst a commercial comeback, Wynette also faced several setbacks. Furthermore, they claimed that Richey refused to take advice from Dr. Marsh. [270] In 1991, she performed at the Ford's Theatre for then-President George H. W. Hillary then remarked to the press that she had no intention of speaking negatively about Wynette and that she enjoyed Wynette's music. [50] Fans would shout, "Where's George?" [223] While Billy Sherrill served as her producer, he imparted his style of Nashville sound, also called "countrypolitan", a style of country characterized by heavy use of string sections and backing vocals. [164], Wynette first met George Jones while on tour with him in the late sixties. It was released on March 18, 1974, by Epic Records. However, her marriage to Chapel was later annulled because she remarried quickly after her first marriage to Euple Byrd. But as far as bringing back old memories of other things, it don't. On her first show, she sang a cover of Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams" while the camera pointed above her waist to avoid showing Wynette's pregnant body. The pair then married. [23] After becoming famous, she continued renewing her cosmetology license every year for the rest of her life, in case she ever had to go back to a daily job. "She was into datin' and boys long before we were," recalled friend Holly Ford. [81] In 1980, Wynette told Billy Sherrill that she was ready to work with a new record producer. In 1999, Wynette's body was exhumed and an autopsy was given. However, when the tour concluded, Wynette and Jones reportedly rarely spoke to each other. The service was televised live by cable networks CNN and The Nashville Network. In 1980, the couple recorded more music and released another album titled Together Again, which led to a 35-concert tour together. By this point, Wynette had become pregnant with her first child and was given the opportunity to live rent-free at a home owned by her grandfather. Along with Valium, Wynette also was prescribed Demerol to alleviate her stomach cramps and in time began taking the drug when she was not in pain. Tammy Wynette may have been known for her 1968 breakout hit "Stand By Your Man," but she didn't stay true to that motto when it came to her relationship with third husband George Jones. [20] The couple lived temporarily at Euple's family home and then in a small apartment in Tupelo, Mississippi. [189] The two already had a professional relationship but a series of events in Wynette's personal life changed their relationship. Jones spoke to PEOPLE that year about reuniting with Wynette, saying, it "brings back a lot of memories of old stage things when we used to work together. [86] Their result was a cover of the pop song "Sometimes When We Touch". [78], Wynette's drug problem became public for the first time in November 1986 when she announced she would enter the Betty Ford Center for treatment. The pair had a recording career together that resulted in several number one country singles and a successful touring act. "[211] The remark received widespread media and press attention. When he asked for her autograph, she signed it, "Dream on, baby. [194] Nonetheless, the couple remained together until her death in 1998. Several selections on the project were penned by the trio, including one composed by Wynette herself. George Jones commented, "I believe a lot of things went on that shouldn't have went on. The pair developed a romantic relationship through their day-to-day interactions at the motel. Their relationship was full of love and heartache, which resulted in beautiful music created together. The country singer brought the girls to the hospital, where she was joined by Jones. [109] In the mid-1990s, Wynette was hospitalized with a severe bile duct infection that nearly led to her death. George Jones was a family friend of Tammy Wynette and her second husband Wynette married for the first time when she was 18 and had three daughters with her first husband. The Ways to Love a Man (1970), The First Lady (1971) and My Man (1972) reached the Billboard country top five. [11][3] As a child, Wynette played basketball but was not allowed to wear the shorts provided to the girl's team. He stated in his original report that Wynette died from a blood clot in her lung. [144] Executive decisions were instead given to Richey and his brother, Carl Richardson. Gray had left Exile before that band's shift from pop to country, and was beginning a solo country music career of his own at the time. (However, his autobiography denies this incident. According to daughter Jackie, Richey was "evasive" when asked about the daughters' own payouts. [100] Parton herself explained that she wanted to make the project "before one of us goes". This included performing for Ronald Reagan at The White House in 1983. [218], Wynette continued abusing painkillers into the nineties. On one day, Jones could not find where Wynette had hid his keys. The Essential Jim Reeves. 473 on Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The first time Jones declared his love for Wynette was quite the story. She was then hospitalized for an intestinal blockage. Tammy Wynette Greatest Hits [Full Album] | Best Country Song Of Tammy WynetteTammy Wynette Greatest Hits [Full Album] | Best Country Song Of Tammy WynetteT. In 1960, she was voted "Miss Tremont High School" by her classmates. Angered by Chapel's conduct, Jones overturned the couple's dining room table. [194] Older daughter, Jackie Daly, claimed that Richey had helped to "enable" her mother's drug addiction. Following the hysterectomy, Wynette developed an infection that resulted in a continual build-up of scar tissue (also known as adhesions). [68] Her mother owned all of Jones's records and Wynette was fascinated by his phrasing. Tammy Wynette is deceased. She accompanied Lehner on a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, which inspired her to pursue a country music career. [32] In one of their final encounters, Wynette told Byrd her ambitions of becoming a country performer. [15], Wynette helped bring a female's perspective to country music. The limited series which comprises a total of six episodes premiered on Sunday night on both Showtime as well as Paramount+. [195] Singer Lorrie Morgan believed that Richey was only interested in his new wife's money and earnings. [13] Along with another friend, they would form a trio called Wynette, Linda & Imogene. The rags-to-riches tale of country western queen, Tammy Wynette, follows her life from her impoverished childhood to country's First Lady and her two rocky marriages to fellow superstar George Jones. [41] It climbed to number three on the Billboard country singles chart and was Wynette's first chart success. [43], Jones and Wynette had been wanting to record together since they married. [143] Instead, Wynette's daughters were denied their inheritance of their mother's will by George Richey. [68][69] Touring as a packaged duo, they were often referred to as the "President and First Lady". [49] She also did several package dates with Chapel, David Houston, and George Jones. With 30 chart-topping hits between them, George Jones and Tammy Wynette earned the title of Mr. and Mrs. Country Music many times over. BBC called it a "respect-laden series of duets",[108] while biographer Jimmy McDonough called it "cringe-worthy". [78][83] Besides business affairs, he also produced several of her albums. Her signature song "Stand by Your Man" received both acclaim and criticism for its portrayal of women's loyalty towards their husbands. [138] "We once made a record called One of a Kind," commented producer Billy Sherrill. [212] She then personally called Wynette and apologized to her. they dated n high school. Jones said in a statement after her death, per Rolling Stone, "I am just very glad that we were able to work together and tour together again. ", "I let Tammy have everything didn't fight it," he told PEOPLE in 1992. [197] "It was an emotionally abusive relationship," reported Georgette Jones. [273] In 1999, Wynette was included on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock. The marriage was short-lived, however, and ended the same year. [177], In 1992, 24 years after it topped the country chart, Wynette's signature song ("Stand by Your Man") became the subject of political debate. [96] The dance-pop song centering around an imaginary setting called "Mu Mu Land" was considered a departure from Wynette's previous recordings in terms of song choice and production. Chapel then began directing derogatory words and profanity at her. Police never discovered who had started the fire, despite giving several people lie detector tests. It became her first top ten recording in four years. I think we still love each other. [156] Byrd and Wynette fought throughout their relationship. Disappointed and upset, Wynette filed for divorce for a second time. Jim Reeves. Tammy Wynette's Fourth Husband Wynette married businessman Michael Tomlin in 1977. [43][60] AllMusic's Kelly McCartney called it "a fun listen"[103] while the Songwriters Hall of Fame described it as a "landmark album". Despite the limelight enjoyed by her mother, Gwendolyn has stayed away from the cameras for most of her life. Tammy Wynette was in relationships with Burt Reynolds (1977) and Rudy Gatlin (1976). Amidst the publicity, their relationship ended. Jones also visited Wynette at the hospital, which changed their relationship. By 1992, the single was being routinely played on MTV and reached number one in 18 countries. Michael Tomlin and Tammy Wynette are divorced after a marriage of 1 month. American actor and writer Pat Healy portrays the role of Tamy's second husband, Don Chapel, in the series. When asked during a 60 Minutes interview about her marriage to then-presidential candidate Bill Clinton (who had been accused of infidelity), Hillary Clinton said, "I'm not sitting here as some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette". ; POP MUSIC", "Tammy Wynette Is ACM's 'Pioneer' Winner", "Fine Women and Song: Country's 40 Greatest Women", "Miss. After dating for quite a while, the pair finally got married in 1967. "[242], Wynette's impact led to her being referred to by critics and fans as "The First Lady of Country Music". [41][46] Their first studio LP, We Go Together (1971), reached the top five of the Billboard country albums chart. [107] The project received mixed reviews. [41][46] Altogether, Epic label issued seven studio albums of Jones and Wynette duets. [53][37] It also received criticism from the feminist movement who found it too conservative. Don Chapel and Tammy Wynette married in 1065 Credit: YouTube Don Chapel was Tammy's second husband, whom she met after moving to Nashville in 1965. [128], Further works about her were released posthumously. Let me put it that way. [68][50][70], However, their marriage had several challenges which made their day-to-day life difficult, such as Jones's alcoholism.