Who has sold more records, James Taylor or George Jones?
Help me resolve a conflict at work. My boss hates country music and says George Jones can't carry a tune in a bucket. He says James Taylor has sold more records and is a much more talented artist. I think he's wrong but I can't find numbers for total record sales anywhere.
Thanks BBTALK. I feel the same way I just couldn't find the facts to support it.
......According to "generalentertainment.com" with the 1999 release of "Cold Hard Truth CD" and the single "Choices", this was his 164th charted Single,Jones has had more charted singles than any artist in any format in the history of charted music.
However Of the top 100 best selling musical artis James Taylor is number 49 with 33 million certified.George was not in the top 100.
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