Billie Jean Jones (born 1933) was the second wife of country singer Hank Williams. She was introduced to Hank by her then boyfriend, Faron Young. They married in 1952 each having had a previous marriage that ended in divorce. She was 19 years old when they got married. After Williams' death from heart failure on New Year's Day 1953, she married country singer Johnny Horton and was important in promoting his career. Horton died in an automobile accident in 1960, widowing her a second time.
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| Name | Jones, Billie Jean |
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| Short description | Music promoter |
| Date of birth | 1933 |
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Famous quotes containing the words jean and/or jones:
“Break up the printing presses and you break up rebellion.”
—Dudley Nichols, U.S. screenwriter. Jean Renoir. Mayor (Thurston Hall)
“I have never had a vote, and I have raised hell all over this country. You don’t need a vote to raise hell! You need convictions and a voice!”
—Mother Jones (1830–1930)