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George Strait

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19 Apr, 2015

ACM Awards performance

ACM Awards Music Performance

Strait performs Let It Go and All My Exes Live In Texas during the Academy of Country Music Awards.

5 Nov, 2014

Cowboys Like Us performance

2014 CMA Awards Eric Church Music Performance TV Appearance

The artist performs his single, Cowboys Like Us, with Church at the 48th Annual CMA Awards.

21 Aug, 2014

Ice Bucket Challenge: George Strait

Ice Bucket Challenge Donation

Strait accepts the ALS challenge from Eric Church and Ronnie Dunn, then nominates Martina McBride, Dr. Rick Perry and Jerrod Niemann.

6 Apr, 2014

ACM entertainer of the year

Other Awards

The country artist accepts the Entertainer of the Year award during the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada:

Wow… I always said I had the best fans in the world and I heard this was a fan-voted thing, so I rest my case. This is so amazing. This has been an amazing past 30 years.

26 Sep, 2011

Here For A Good Time

Strait releases his single, Here For A Good Time, from his album with the same name. The song is the 89th single of his career.

6 Sep, 2011

Here for a Good Time

Faith Hill

Strait’s 39th album is released by MCA Nashville. Strait works with Bubba Strait, his son, and Jesse Winchester to compose some of the songs. Album includes a duet with Faith Hill.

28 May, 2009

Strait releases his single, Living For The Night, from his album, Twang. Strait wrote the song with his son, Bubba and song writer, Dean Dillon. It was his first single where the artist had a co-writing credit.

8 Feb, 2009

Wins Grammy

Grammy

Strait wins the Grammy for Best Country Album for Troubadour.

1 Apr, 2008

Troubadour

Strait releases his single,Troubadour, from his album with the same name. The single is the first track on the album.

13 Feb, 2006

The Seashores Of Old Mexico

Strait releases his single, The Seashores Of Old Mexico, from his album, Somewhere Down In Texas.

18 Mar, 1999

Write This Down

Strait releases his single, Write This Down, from his album, Always Never The Same.

22 May, 1997

Carrying Your Love With Me

Strait releases his single, Carrying Your Love With Me, from his album with the same name.The song is about Strait carrying the love of his girl with him when he is away from home.

11 Sep, 1995

Check Yes Or No

Strait releases his single, Check Yes Or No, from his album, Strait Out Of The Box.

14 Jun, 1994

The Man In Love With You

Strait releases his single, The Man In Love With You, from his album, Easy Come, Easy Go.

15 Sep, 1992

Heartland

Strait releases his single, Heartland, from his album, Pure Country. This single is the theme song to the movie Pure Country.

12 Mar, 1991

If I Know Me

Strait releases his single, If I Know Me, from his album, Chill Of An Early Fall.

26 Dec, 1988

Baby’s Gotten Good At Goodbye

Strait releases his single, Baby’s Gotten Good At Goodbye, from his album, Beyond The Blue Neon.

25 Apr, 1988

Baby Blue

Strait releases his single, Baby Blue, from his album, If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’). It is rumored that the song is a dedication to Strait’s daughter, Jennifer.

16 Sep, 1985

Amarillo By Morning

Strait releases his single, Amarillo By Morning, from his album, Strait From The Heart. The song is a rodeo ballad that is written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser.

29 Aug, 1985

The Chair

Strait releases his single, The Chair, from his album, Something Special. The song is one of Strait’s fifty one No.1 hits.

18 May, 1952

George Strait born in Poteet, Texas

Birth

George Harvey Strait is born in Poteet, Texas to Doris and John Strait. His father is a school teacher and owns and operates a ranch. He is the second of three childre, his oldest brother’s Buddy and his younger sister, Percy. George’s mother and father divorce when he is in fourth grade. He and his older brother stay with their Dad. Their younger sister, Percy, leaves with his Mother.