Little Rock - Country music legend George Jones announced his support for Wes Clark's presidential campaign today. He will record a radio ad that will begin airing in Tennessee this weekend.

"I have never done anything like this before, but I feel strongly about the direction this country is headed," said George Jones. "As a former Marine, I know that Wes Clark is the candidate that is best prepared to protect our country. Wes Clark is a plain talking leader, who comes from humble roots and shares the same values that we share here in Tennessee and across the South. Wes Clark will never forget where he's from, or who he's for."

"George Jones is a true American cultural icon and his life's work is part of the fabric of Tennessee and of this country," said Clark. "It is an honor to have George Jones take such a public role in supporting my campaign. He knows that I will stand up for the same folks that have been listening to his music for years."

Jones has recorded numerous legendary songs throughout his career and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Jones is a life-long Tennessean.