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On This Day in 2003, We Lost the Outlaw Country Legend Who Helped Thousands Quit Their Jobs in Style and Penned Major Hits for Tammy Wynette and Ray Price

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Country Music History, 1977: Johnny Paycheck Released a No. 1 Song That Helped Shape the English Language After a String of Near-Hits

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On This Day in 1981, George Strait Released His First Major Hit—a Song Originally Intended for Johnny Paycheck

Johnny Paycheck used to be a member of George Jones' band

Watch George Jones and Johnny Paycheck Perform “The Race Is On” in the Early 60s

Johnny Paycheck Once Allegedly Shot a Man Over Deer Meat and Turtle Soup

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  • Johnny Paycheck (1938 - 2003) (C) holds a teamsters union sign while joining a group of striking bookbinders, 1977.

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  • Johnny Paycheck (1938 - 2003) (C) holds a teamsters union sign while joining a group of striking bookbinders, 1977.

    3 Johnny Paycheck Songs Every Outlaw Country Fan Should Know by Heart

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