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18 May, 1952

George Strait born in Poteet, Texas

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TheMan~~element203George 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.

 

16 Sep, 1985

Amarillo By Morning

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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.

George Strait - Amarillo By Morning (Official Music Video)

25 Apr, 1988

Baby Blue

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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.

George Strait - Baby Blue

8 Feb, 2009

Wins Grammy

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Strait wins the Grammy for Best Country Album for Troubadour.

28 May, 2009

Living For The Night

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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.

6 Sep, 2011

Here for a Good Time

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GS here for a good timeStrait’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.

6 Apr, 2014

ACM entertainer of the year

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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.

2014 ACM Awards Press Room - George Strait - Entertainer of the Year