Country music legend George Jones is celebrated as one of the genre’s greatest vocalists, with numerous hits to his name. Among these, his iconic song “He Stopped Loving Her Today” stands out as a defining classic. Recently, Keith Urban boldly declared this track the greatest country song ever written during an appearance on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast.
Urban’s assertion may be controversial, but it’s a sentiment many classic country fans would likely support. The discussion began with Maron highlighting the intricate production of the song and the sensitivity required in its phrasing when attempting a cover.
Urban responded emphatically, stating, “You just don’t do it. Just do your own thing, just change the whole song.” After Maron mentioned his own attempts to cover the track, Urban elaborated, “It’s one of the greatest songs ever written in country music. …What an amazing concept for a song.”
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