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Tammy Wynette: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Virginia Wynette Pugh
Born May 5, 1942 • Mississippi
Died April 6, 1998 (aged 55) • Nashville • Tennessee
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1969) • Grammy Award (1967)
Notable Family Members spouse George Jones

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Tammy Wynette and George Jones stand side by side on stage, each holding a microphone, performing at the 1995 Country Music Association Awards.
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