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George Strait
George Harvey Strait Sr. (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. George Strait is known as the "King of Country" and is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. He is known for his neotraditionalist country style, cowboy look, and being one of the first and main country artists to bring country music back to its roots and away from the pop country era in the 1980s.
George Smythe, 7th Viscount Strangford
George Smythe, 7th Viscount Strangford (16 April 181823 November 1857), styled The Honourable George Smythe until 1855, was a British Conservative politician, best known for his association with Benjamin Disraeli and the Young England movement. He served briefly as Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in 1846 under Sir Robert Peel.
George Strait
Strait began the decade with the release of his tenth studio album, "Livin' It Up", which featured two No. 1 hits including "Love Without End, Amen", his first multi-week hit, and "I've Come to Expect It From You". Both songs remained No. 1 for five weeks in 1990. "Chill of an Early Fall" shortly followed in 1991, and received positive reviews. "Entertainment Weekly" noted that the album marked a shift for Strait from "repeating himself" in his previous works to producing different material. It produced the No. 1's "If I Know Me" and "You Know Me Better Than That", but ended his streak of 31 straight top ten hits with the cover of "Lovesick Blues", which peaked at No. 24. The record blocked his run of eight top charting albums with its peak of No. 4. In the spring of 1992, "Holding My Own" was released. It did not produce any No. 1s but did include two top five songs including "So Much Like My Dad".
George Strait
Strait has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His certifications from the RIAA include 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums. His best-selling album is "Pure Country" (1992), which sold 6 million (6× platinum). His highest certified album is "Strait Out of the Box" (1995), which sold 2 million copies (8× Platinum due to being a box set with four CDs). According to the RIAA, Strait is the 12th best-selling album recording artist in the United States overall.
George Strait
Later in 1992, Strait played the main character in the movie "Pure Country", and released the film's soundtrack. It was his most successful studio album, producing such hits as "Heartland", "I Cross My Heart", and "When Did You Stop Loving Me", and peaked at No. 1 and No. 6 respectively on the Country and "Billboard" 200 album charts. The success continued with his next album, "Easy Come, Easy Go" in 1993, which reached the top five on the Billboard 200 and featured the hits "I'd Like to Have That One Back", "The Man in Love with You", and the No. 1 title track.
Heartland (George Strait song)
"Heartland" is a song written by Steve Dorff and John Bettis, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in January 1993 as the second single from his soundtrack album "Pure Country". The song reached the top of the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart.
Cabot Strait
Cabot Strait (; , ) is a strait in eastern Canada approximately 110 kilometres wide between Cape Ray, Newfoundland and Cape North, Cape Breton Island. It is the widest of the three outlets for the Gulf of Saint Lawrence into the Atlantic Ocean, the others being the Strait of Belle Isle and Strait of Canso. It is named for the Genoese explorer Giovanni Caboto.
George Strait
By 2009, he broke Conway Twitty's previous record for the most number-one hits on "Billboard"s Hot Country Songs chart when his 44 number one singles surpassed Twitty's 40. Counting all music charts, Strait has amassed a total of 60 number-one hits, breaking a record also previously set by Twitty, and giving him more number one songs than any other artist in any genre of music.
I Just Want to Dance with You
"I Just Want to Dance with You" is a song written by John Prine and Roger Cook, and performed by American country music singer George Strait. It was released in April 1998 as the first single to his album, "One Step at a Time", it is his 34th Number One single on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and his 42nd Number One single when all major trade charts are counted. Prine recorded it 12 years earlier, for his 1986 album "German Afternoons".
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The next year, "Somewhere Down in Texas" arrived, which produced the hit "You'll Be There," marking Strait's first appearance on the Adult Contemporary chart. The next year, he embarked on a tour that included only 18 performances but grossed over $15 million. He attributed this success to the fact that he and his band are "musically very tight," have a large pool of songs to draw from, and perform those songs very similarly to how they sound on their albums.
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Three singles were released from it, two of which reached No. 1, including "She'll Leave You with a Smile", his 50th on combined charts and "Living and Living Well", both of which reached the top 30 of "Billboard" Hot 100, with the former peaking at No. 23, Strait's highest rank on the chart. The single "Run" peaked at No. 2 and reached No. 34 on the Billboard 100. Strait released two records in 2003. "" was a recording of the last Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to take place in the Astrodome. The performance itself, set the record for paid attendance at the venue, with 68,266 people, breaking Latin superstar Selena's previous record of approximately 67,000 in 1995.
If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')
It was also covered by George Strait on his album "If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'". His version became his 15th number 1 single in the U.S.
For the Last Time: Live from the Astrodome
For the Last Time: Live From the Astrodome is the first live album released by George Strait in 2003. The title refers to the fact that this concert was the final event that took place at the Houston Astrodome.
She'll Leave You with a Smile
"She'll Leave You with a Smile" is a song written by Odie Blackmon and Jay Knowles, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in September 2002 as the third and last single from his album "The Road Less Traveled". It was his 38th Number One hit on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. It became his 50th number 1 single (on combined charts) in December 2002. It was also a hit on the Hot 100, peaking at number 23 and becoming Strait's most successful crossover single to date.
Carried Away (George Strait song)
"Carried Away" is a song written by Steve Bogard and Jeff Stevens, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in June 1996 as the second single from the album "Blue Clear Sky". In August of that year, it became Strait's 30th "Billboard" number-one single. The song was one of two George Strait songs (the other being "One Night at a Time") to be nominated as Single of the Year at the 1997 Country Music Association awards.
The Minstrel
In July The Minstrel raced against older horses for the first time in Britain's most prestigious all-aged race, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes over one and a half miles at Ascot. The race attracted a strong international field including Bruni, Exceller, Crystal Palace (Prix du Jockey Club) and Crow (St Leger). Piggott settled the colt in the middle of the field before moving up on the outside in the straight to challenge for the lead. He caught the British-trained five-year-old Orange Bay inside the final furlong and held on by a short head in a photo finish as Orange Bay rallied strongly.
Blue Peter pets
George (circa 1920 - 10 May 2004) was a Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise who first appeared on the programme in 1982 and holds the title of longest serving "Blue Peter" pet. Originally named Pork Pie, viewers renamed him George. In 1988 George caused a scare when the home where he was kept had a break-in and he went missing. Thinking he had been killed, the production team broadcast a special tribute film about him, but George was found by a neighbour walking her dog some days later.
Chill of an Early Fall
Chill of an Early Fall is the eleventh studio album by American country music singer George Strait. It was released by MCA Records. The album produced the singles "If I Know Me" and "You Know Me Better Than That", both of which reached Number One on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in 1991. Also released from this album were the title track (#3 on the country charts) and a cover of Hank Williams' "Lovesick Blues" (#24), Strait's first single since "Down and Out" in 1981 to miss Top Ten.
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Strait completed the decade with the album "Always Never the Same" in 1999, which peaked at No. 2 on country charts and matched the cross-over success of "Pure Country" by reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200. The record produced the hits "What Do You Say to That", "Meanwhile", and the No. 1 "Write This Down". Reviews of the album's material were generally moderate, but "Entertainment Weekly" observed that at this point in his career, Strait could record the "most lightweight" material and "make it soar" on the radio with his "grace". All in all, Strait scored 17 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country airplay charts in the decade, and carried his successes into the next century.
Marina del Rey (song)
"Marina del Rey" is a song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in September 1982 as the second single from his album "Strait from the Heart", which went on to be certified platinum by the RIAA. It peaked at number 6 in the United States, and number 2 in Canada. The song is set in Marina del Rey, California, and it is structured as a slow romantic ballad. Longtime country songwriters Frank Dycus and Dean Dillon composed the tune.
Ten Strait Hits
Ten Strait Hits is the third compilation album by George Strait, released in 1991 on MCA Records. It features all of Strait's singles from 1988-1990.
Cold Beer Conversation
Cold Beer Conversation is the twenty-ninth studio album by American country music artist George Strait. It was released on September 25, 2015 via MCA Nashville. The album's first single, "Let It Go", was released to radio on April 20, 2015.
Lonesome George
On February 17, 2017, Lonesome George flew back to the Galápagos Islands and is currently on display in an exhibit completely dedicated to him at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Most sources state Lonesome George was more than 100 years old, though others such as David Attenborough said he was probably in his 80s or possibly even younger. Even 100 is not especially old for a Galápagos tortoise.
List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. country chart
As of 2015, George Strait holds the record for the most country number-one singles with 44.
Ace in the Hole (George Strait song)
"Ace in the Hole" is a song written by Dennis Adkins, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. George's touring band is called "The Ace in the Hole Band." It was released in July 1989 as the third single from his album "Beyond the Blue Neon". It became his 18th #1 single as well as his 11th in a row.
George Strath
He began his U.S. golf career quickly by entering the 1896 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. He shot rounds of 91-89=180 and finished well back from the leaders. After his arrival in the United States, Strath never made it a priority to be a tournament golfer, but rather he preferred the business side of the game by being a greens keeper and instructor, having no superiors in either of those categories.
True (George Strait song)
"True" is a song written by Marv Green and Jeff Stevens, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in June 1998 as the second single from his album, "One Step at a Time". The song peaked at number 2 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts and reached number-one on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart.
George Strait
Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981. During the 1980s, seven of his albums reached number one on the country charts. In the 2000s, Strait was named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music, was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and won his first Grammy award for the album "Troubadour". Strait was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and 2013, and ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1990 and 2014. He has been nominated for more CMA and ACM awards and has more wins in both categories than any other artist.
The Road Less Traveled (George Strait album)
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The Road Less Traveled (George Strait album)
The Road Less Traveled is the twenty-first studio album by country artist George Strait released by MCA Nashville in 2001. Certified platinum for sales of one million copies, the album produced the hits "Run", "She'll Leave You with a Smile" and "Living and Living Well", the latter two of which were number 1 hits on the "Billboard" country charts. "Stars on the Water" and "The Real Thing" also charted at numbers 50 and 60 from unsolicited airplay.
I Believe (George Strait song)
"I Believe" debuted and peaked at number 50 on the U.S. "Billboard" Country Airplay chart for the week of August 3, 2013, making it the first single of Strait's career to miss the Top 40.
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Strath died—due to heart trouble—at the age of 76 in New York City on 21 January 1919.
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His grief did not hinder his performance, however, or his output, as he went on to release 11 straight No. 1 hits, starting with "Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her" in 1986 and ending with "Ace in the Hole" in 1989. The singles spanned four albums, including "#7", "Ocean Front Property" in 1987, "If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin'" in 1988 and 1989's "Beyond the Blue Neon", all of which reached the number one spot on country album charts. "Ocean Front Property" was the first country album to ever debut at No. 1 on the charts by any artist. The streak included such songs as "Ocean Front Property", "All My Ex's Live in Texas", "Famous Last Words of a Fool" and "Baby Blue". Strait finished the decade by winning the CMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1989. A year later, he won the award again.
Easy Come, Easy Go (George Strait song)
"Easy Come, Easy Go" is a song written by Aaron Barker and Dean Dillon, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in August 1993 as the lead single from his album of the same title. The song reached the top of the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart. It peaked at number 71 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100, making it a minor crossover hit.
Love Is Everything (George Strait album)
At "Country Weekly", Bob Paxman told that the album "further showcases George's smooth voice and, perhaps more importantly, his uncanny knack for picking outstanding songs." Mikael Wood of "Los Angeles Times" called the release "completely devastating" because it contains "carefully rendered and unabashed in its optimism, it's as personal as anything Strait has ever recorded." "The Salt Lake Tribune" found that "Strait risks nothing", which is not necessarily a good or bad thing because he has "a voice that is deeper than the Marianas Trench with the right amount of twang, in the end, Strait needs no exclamation points, and still is appealing." At "USA Today", Brian Mansfield claimed that Strait "hasn't lost a step in the studio." Daryl Addison of Great American Country noted that the release is "an insightful and sentimental chapter to George's continuing legacy." At "Billboard", Chuck Dauphin gave a positive review, when he affirmed that "truly [this] is an album worth giving a listen to, and then, and then again." At Country Standard Time, Jeffrey B. Remz of Country Standard Time said that "George Strait continues to age very well."
Singapore Strait
The 9th century AD Muslim author Ya'qubi referred a "Bahr Salahit" or Sea of Salahit (from the Malay "selat" meaning strait), one of the Seven Seas to be traversed to reach China. Some have interpreted Sea of Salahit as referring to Singapore, although others generally considered it the Malacca Strait, a point of contact between the Arabs and the Zābaj (likely Sumatra). Among early Europeans travellers to South East Asia, the Strait of Singapore may refer to the whole or the southern portion of the Strait of Malacca as well as other stretches of water. Historians also used the term in plural, "Singapore Straits", to refer to three or four different straits found in recorded in old texts and maps – the Old Strait of Singapore between Sentosa and Telok Blangah, the New Strait of Singapore southwest of Sentosa, the "Governor's Strait" or "Strait of John de Silva" which corresponds to Phillip Channel, and the Tebrau Strait. Today the Singapore Strait refers to the main channel of waterway south of Singapore where the international border between Singapore and Indonesia is located.
Write This Down (song)
"Write This Down" is a song written by Dana Hunt Black and Kent Robbins and recorded by American country music singer George Strait. It was released in March 1999 as the second single from Strait's album "Always Never the Same". It was Strait's 35th number one single on the US "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. It also reached number 27 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, becoming one of his most successful crossover singles to date.
Right or Wrong (George Strait album)
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Icon (George Strait album)
Icon is a compilation album by American country music artist George Strait. It was released on September 13, 2011. The album is part of a series of similar "Icon" albums released by Universal Music Enterprises. As of December 2012, the album has sold 212,000 copies.
Easy Come Easy Go (George Strait album)
Easy Come, Easy Go is the fourteenth studio album by American country music artist George Strait. It was released by MCA Records and it produced four singles for Strait on the Hot Country Songs charts: the title track (#1), a cover of George Jones' 1965 hit "Lovebug" (#8), "I'd Like to Have That One Back" (#3), and "The Man in Love with You" (#5).
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In October 2012, Strait released the single "Give It All We Got Tonight", which was included on his album "Love Is Everything", released on May 14, 2013. The song initiated a "60 for 60" movement by Strait's label, to make the song his sixtieth number-one single on all country charts while he was still 60 years old. The song reached the top of the "Mediabase" charts in May 2013. The album's next single "I Believe" reached No. 50 on The U.S. Country Airplay chart, making it Strait's first single to miss the Top 40. Strait won the 2013 CMA Entertainer of the Year award.
Baby Blue (George Strait song)
"Baby Blue" is a song written by Aaron Barker, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in April 1988 as the second single from his album "If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'". It was a number-one hit in the United States, while it peaked at number 3 in Canada.
Right or Wrong (George Strait album)
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Fresh Cut Christmas
Fresh Cut Christmas is an album of Christmas music recorded by country music artist George Strait. The 10 classical Christmas songs were picked by Strait for this album. The album was available exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown stores during November and December 2006. In one week the album achieved platinum status.As listed in liner notes
George (lobster)
George (hatched approximately 1869) is an American lobster owned briefly by the City Crab and Seafood restaurant in New York City. Captured in December 2008, he was released back into the wild in January 2009. George weighed , and has an estimated age of 140 years.
Always Never the Same (George Strait album)
Always Never the Same is the nineteenth studio album released in 1999 by American country music singer George Strait. The album produced the singles "Meanwhile", "Write This Down", and "What Do You Say to That", which respectively reached #4, #1, and #4 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in 1999. The title track, "One of You" and "I Look at You" also charted in the lower regions of that chart from unsolicited airplay.
Ocean Front Property
Ocean Front Property is the seventh studio album by American country music artist George Strait, released on January 12, 1987 by MCA Records. It is certified 2× Multi-platinum by the RIAA. It is the first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. It was ranked #5 on CMT's list of "40 Greatest Albums in Country Music" in 2006.
George Strait
George Harvey Strait Sr. was born on May 18, 1952, in Poteet, Texas, to John Byron Strait Sr. (January 11, 1922 – June 4, 2013), and Doris Jean Couser (June 26, 1930 – January 30, 2010).
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After several unsuccessful trips to Nashville in search of a record deal in which Strait was turned down by every label in town, he considered giving up music altogether. He was offered a job designing cattle pens and decided to take it. He gave the band notice that he was leaving, but after a discussion with his wife, she convinced him to give music one more year. Not long afterward, MCA signed Strait to a recording contract in February 1981. The initial deal was for one song. If the single did well, the label would then consider doing an album. The Ace in the Hole band remained with Strait, performing as the backup and touring band for the now solo act.
Blue Clear Sky
Blue Clear Sky is the sixteenth studio album released on April 23, 1996 by American country music artist George Strait. Certified 3× Multi-Platinum in the U.S. for sales of three million copies, the album produced four singles. The title track, "Carried Away", "I Can Still Make Cheyenne", and "King of the Mountain".Note
George Sprott
George Sprott: (1894–1975) is a graphic novel by Canadian cartoonist Seth, published in 2009.
George Strath
George Strath (1 October 1843 – 21 January 1919) was a Scottish professional golfer and golf course designer of the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was born in St Andrews, Fifeshire, Scotland. As a young lad he worked as a caddie, carrying the clubs of Old Tom Morris at St Andrews.
The Breath You Take
"The Breath You Take" is a Grammy nominated song recorded by American country music artist George Strait, and the fourth single from his album "Twang". It was released on July 12, 2010 as the 91st single of his career. It was written by veteran songwriter Dean Dillon, Jessie Jo Dillon, and Casey Beathard. It became his 83rd Top 10 hit on the Country charts. On November 10, 2010, Strait performed the song live on the CMA Awards. It received a 2011 Grammy Awards nomination in the "Best Country Song" category on December 1, 2010.
If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin'
If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' is the eighth studio album by American country music artist George Strait, released on February 22, 1988 by MCA Records. It is certified platinum by the RIAA and it produced three singles for Strait on the Hot Country Songs charts: the title track (originally recorded by Faron Young), "Baby Blue", and "Famous Last Words of a Fool", all of which reached Number One.Production
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Greatest Hits Volume Two (George Strait album)
Greatest Hits Volume Two is the second compilation album by American country music artist George Strait, released on September 7, 1987 by MCA Records. It features all of Strait's singles from 1984-1987. It reached #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart and is certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
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In November 2013, "Billboard" presented Strait with its Legend of Live honor during the 10th annual Billboard Touring Awards ceremony. The award honors the concert industry's top artist based on "Billboard"s Boxscore chart and box office performance. Strait is the first country artist to receive "Billboard"s highest touring accolade. On April 19, 2015, Strait made a guest appearance at the 2015 ACM Awards, he performed "All My Ex's Lives In Texas" and his new single "Let it Go".
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On September 26, 2012, Strait announced that he was retiring from touring, and that his Cowboy Rides Away Tour would be his last. Tickets for both arenas and stadiums on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour sold out in a matter of hours. The tour started on January 18, 2013 in Lubbock, Texas and was divided into two legs: 21 concerts in 2013 and 26 concerts in 2014, for a total of 47 concerts. The tour ended in Arlington, Texas on June 7, 2014. Strait was supported on the tour by his longtime eleven-member touring group, the Ace in the Hole Band. For the 2013 leg, Martina McBride was the opening performer.
Ocean Front Property (song)
"Ocean Front Property" is a song written by Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran and Royce Porter and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in December 1986 as the first single and title track from his album of the same name. It was a number-one hit in both the United States and Canada. On the 45 record single, "My Heart Won't Wander Very Far From You" is the B-side.
Music of Texas
Modern musicians like George Strait, from the San Antonio area, continue to carry on the tradition of country music in Texas. Strait "The King of Country" is a singer, actor, and music producer known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and traditional country music. He holds the world record for the most #1 hit singles by any artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 60 #1 hit singles as of 2016.
George Strake Jr.
Strake is married to the former Annette DeWalch, and the couple has seventeen grandchildren: Stephen, Vincent, Brooke, Brad, George, Christine, Brett, Meagan, Michele, Jeffrey, Molly, Mason, Patrick, Jonah, Sophia, Truman, Coleman, and Vivian. He currently resides in Texas. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he recovered fully. He remains active in politics and business today.
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In modern times, the strait was swum by Barrie Devenport in 1962. Lynne Cox was the first woman to swim it, in 1975. The most prolific swimmer of the strait is Philip Rush, who has crossed eight times, including two double crossings. Aditya Raut was the youngest swimmer at 11 years. Caitlin O'Reilly was the youngest female swimmer and youngest New Zealander at 12 years. Pam Dickson was the oldest swimmer at 55 years. John Coutts was the first person to swim the strait in both directions. By 2010, 74 single crossings had been made by 65 individuals, and three double crossings had been made by two individuals (Philip Rush and Meda McKenzie). In March 2016, Marilyn Korzekwa became the first Canadian and oldest woman, at 58 years old, to swim the strait.
Texas State University
Another notable alum is Grammy Award-winning American country music singer George Strait. Strait graduated in 1979 from the university, then known as Southwest Texas State University, with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture. As a student, Strait performed his first show with the Ace in the Hole Band at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos. In 2006, Strait was given an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by University President Denise Trauth.
Give It All We Got Tonight
"Give It All We Got Tonight" is a song recorded by American country music singer George Strait. The song was written by Tim James, Phil O’Donnell and Mark Bright. It was released on October 29, 2012 as the first single from his album "Love Is Everything".
Strait Country
Strait Country is the debut studio album by American country music artist George Strait, released on September 4, 1981 by MCA Records. The album's traditional country music approach—a mix of Texas honky tonk and the Bakersfield sound—presented a sharp contrast to the dominating trends within country music at that time. The album includes the singles "Unwound", "Down and Out", and "If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home)", reaching 6, 16, and 3 respectively on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart. The album peaked at number 26 on the US "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart. "Strait Country" has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The album was one of the first to be recorded and mixed digitally.
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Strait recorded 17 subsequent No. 1's in the decade, including a string of five that lasted from 1983–84 from his next two albums "Right or Wrong", his first number one album and the CMA award-winning "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind". The next year, he won the CMA award for top male vocalist, and released his first Greatest hits compilation, which featured songs from his first three albums. Also in 1985, Strait released "Something Special", the third straight number-one album of his career, featuring the number-one single "The Chair". In 1986, Strait repeated as the CMA vocalist of the year and released his fourth No. 1 album "#7".
Drinkin' Man
Kevin John Coyne of "Country Universe" gave the song an A rating. Coyne says, "More than thirty years into his legendary career, George Strait has released the most compelling single of his career with “Drinkin’ Man.”" He goes on to say, "Strait isn’t known for dealing with such challenging subject matter, but his experience as a singer and remarkable growth as a songwriter have resulted in the genre’s best drinking song in recent memory. It’s something that Merle Haggard or George Jones would have produced at their peak." He ends with saying, "this is the finest single that George Strait has ever released."
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On October 3, 2006, Strait marked his 30th year in the music industry with the release of a new album titled "It Just Comes Natural". The album was recorded in Key West, Fla. in Jimmy Buffett's Shrimp Boat Sound Studio (said to be a better recording location due to lack of allergy flare ups during recording process), which was also the recording location of "Troubadour".
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In an effort to introduce these acts to as many fans as possible, the festival promised not to visit any market more than twice. It played only a small number of dates, usually no more than twenty a year, but still managed to be the ninth-biggest-grossing tour of 1998.
Strait from the Heart
Strait from the Heart is the second studio album by American country music artist George Strait, released on June 3, 1982 by MCA Records. The album includes Strait's first number one single, "Fool Hearted Memory", as well as follow-up singles "Marina del Rey", "Amarillo by Morning" and "A Fire I Can't Put Out", reaching numbers 6, 4, and 1 respectively on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart. The album peaked at number 18 on the US "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart. "Strait from the Heart" is certified platinum by the RIAA.
Icon 2
Icon 2 is a compilation album by American country music artist George Strait. It was released on November 8, 2011.
The album is part of a series of similar "Icon" albums released by MCA Nashville as eleven more songs in between. The album has sold 204,500 copies in the United States as of April 2017.
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Strait released a self-named album in 2000, which despite a No. 1 and No. 7 showing on the country and Billboard 200 album charts, produced no No. 1 singles, and was the first studio album of his career to not be certified platinum. The singles "Go On" and "If You Can Do Anything Else" were released from the record, with both peaking in the top five. In May 2001, "The Road Less Traveled" was released. Reviews for the album were mostly positive, "Rolling Stone" described it as sticking to the formula "but adds a few twists that make it superior to his last few releases." It featured "vocal processing", and was considered by some critics as an experimental album.
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Strait is also known for his touring career when he designed a 360- degree configuration and introduced festival style tours. For example, the Strait Tours earned $99 million in three years. His concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in June 2014 drew 104,793 people, marking a new record for largest indoor concert in North America. Strait was successful innovating country music and in numerous aspects of being a part of popular music.
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of George Strait
"20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of George Strait" received three out of five stars from William Ruhlmann of Allmusic. In his review, Ruhlmann notes some of Strait's biggest hits are included while others are absent.
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The Seashores of Old Mexico
George Strait recorded a version, released as the last single, from his 2005 album "Somewhere Down in Texas". Strait's version peaked at #11 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart in 2006. "The Seashores of Old Mexico" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards.
I Gotta Get to You
"Gotta Get to You" is a song written Blaine Larsen, Jim Lauderdale and Jimmy Ritchey, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in February 2010 as the 90th single of his career, as well as the third single from his album "Twang". The single debuted at #57 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs charts for the week of January 16, 2010, at the time his previous single, "Twang," was still on the charts.
22 More Hits
22 More Hits is George Strait's 2007 compilation CD, comprising hits that did not reach Number One (except for "She Let Herself Go") on the country charts, from his 1981 debut single "Unwound" to his most recent single at the time of the album's release, "How 'bout Them Cowgirls". The collection is intended as a companion to "50 Number Ones", a 2004 compilation which featured all of Strait's singles that had reached #1 to that point.
Round About Way
"Round About Way" is a song written by Steve Dean and Wil Nance, and recorded by the American country music singer George Strait. It was released in January 1998 as the fourth and final single from his CD "Carrying Your Love With Me". The song reached the top of the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the USA.
Run (George Strait song)
"Run" debuted at number 36 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of October 13, 2001.
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In 2007, "Wrapped" reached No. 1 on the Mediabase 24/7 country music charts, giving Strait his 55th overall number-one single. From January through April of that year, Strait headlined a 23-date arena tour with country music legend Ronnie Milsap and then newcomer Taylor Swift. He released a new album titled "Troubadour" on April 1, 2008. The CD contained 12 tracks, including a duet with Patty Loveless and Craig Lembke with long-time songwriter Dean Dillon. The lead single from the album, "I Saw God Today", debuted at No. 19 on the Radio and Records and Billboard charts. It is the highest debut ever for a single from Strait and the fourth highest debut for a song in country music history. "Troubadour" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 album charts, selling over 160,000 copies in its first week of release. "River of Love" the 3rd single from the album became his 57th number-one song in 2009.
George T. Stagg
George T. Stagg is a limited-production bourbon whiskey distributed by Buffalo Trace Distillery, as part of the distillery's "Antique Collection " series. It is a high proof uncut and unfiltered bourbon, aged for approximately 15 years.
It has been distributed only once a year in the fall, but in 2005 a second spring release was added. It is rare to find outside the U.S., but some is distributed in other major cities.
Twang (album)
Twang is the twenty-sixth studio album by American country music artist George Strait. It was released on August 11, 2009, via MCA Nashville, the same label to which Strait has been signed since 1981. It is produced by Tony Brown. The lead-off single "Living for the Night", which Strait wrote with his son Bubba and songwriter Dean Dillon, was released in May 2009. As of the chart dated January 8, 2011, the album has sold 662,023 copies in the US. "Twang" was nominated for Best Country Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards.
Troubadour (George Strait album)
Troubadour is the twenty-fifth studio album by American country music singer George Strait. It was released on April 1, 2008 (see 2008 in country music) on MCA Nashville Records. The album comprises twelve tracks, including two duets. The lead-off single, "I Saw God Today", was the highest-debuting single of Strait's career, and his forty-third Number One on the "Billboard" country charts. The album has been certified platinum by the RIAA. At the 51st Grammy Awards, "Troubadour" earned the Grammy Award for Best Country Album, the first Grammy win of Strait's career. The album was intended to include the song "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven", but after Strait decided not to include it on the album, it was later recorded by Kenny Chesney, and was released as the first single from his album "Lucky Old Sun".
George Strait
In the spring of 1981, Strait released his first single for MCA Records, entitled "Unwound", which climbed to #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart that year, and was included on his debut album "Strait Country". The record featured two more singles including "Down and Out", a No. 16 hit for Strait, and "If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home)", which reached number three early in 1982, sparking a string of Top Ten hits that ran well into the 1990s.
English Strait
English Strait is the 10.5-mile (17-km) long and 1.2-mile (2-km) wide strait lying between Greenwich Island and Robert Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Trending southeast-northwest, and entered between Santa Cruz Point and Edwards Point in the south, and Fort William Point and Okol Rocks, Aitcho Islands in the north. The name dates back to 1822 and is established in international usage.
Am I Blue (George Strait song)
"Am I Blue" is a song written by David Chamberlain, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in August 1987 as the third and final single from his album "Ocean Front Property". It became his 12th number 1 single in the U.S.
The Chair (song)
"The Chair" is a song written by Dean Dillon and Hank Cochran and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in August 1985 as the first single from Strait’s album "Something Special". The song reached number one on the country music charts in both the United States and Canada in 1985. The song was named by CMT as one of the Top 100 country songs of all time, posting at number 24 on that list. Something that sets "The Chair" apart for most other songs of any style - it has no refrain or chorus. Only the basic melody repeats throughout the song.
George Treat
George Treat (1819–1907) was an early Gold Rush-era pioneer in the Mission District, of San Francisco, a businessman, abolitionist, a member of the first Committee of Vigilance of San Francisco, and horse racing enthusiast. He was influential to the early physical development of the Mission District and its eventual shift to urbanization. Treat was responsible for the construction and management of the Pioneer Race Course, a horse racing track built in San Francisco in 1851 and in helping with the creation of the San Francisco-San Jose Railway when he sold the land.
Strait Out of the Box
Strait Out of the Box is the first box set album by American country music artist George Strait. It contains four albums worth of music, dating from 1976 to 1995. It mainly consists of Strait's singles, except for a select few that Strait decided to exclude. They were replaced by Strait's choice of album cuts and several studio outtakes. It also contains Strait's three singles recorded in the 1970s for indie label D Records, one of which, "I Just Can't Go on Dying Like This", was re-recorded for Strait's 2013 album "Love Is Everything".
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"Strait Country" was hailed by critics as a traditionalist breakthrough that broke the trend of pop-influenced country prevalent at the time. The year 1982 also saw the release of Strait's second album, the critically acclaimed "Strait from the Heart", which featured the first number one single of his career, "Fool Hearted Memory", and the top five "Amarillo by Morning" originally sung and written by Terry Stafford in 1973. In 1983, Strait made his first appearance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo when the headlining star, Eddie Rabbitt, came down sick with the flu. Performing at that rodeo has since become a mainstay throughout his career, making more than twenty appearances at the Rodeo, and playing to a total of more than one million fans.
Down and Out (George Strait song)
"Down and Out" is a song written by Dean Dillon and Frank Dycus, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in August 1981 as the second single from his album "Strait Country". It peaked at number 16 on the United States "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart and reached number 14 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart.
20th Century Masters – The Christmas Collection: The Best of George Strait
"20th Century Masters – The Christmas Collection: The Best of George Strait" received three out of five stars from William Ruhlmann of Allmusic. In his review, Ruhlmann laments that "this compilation is not what it might have been" because "Strait seems intent on rewarding his current crop of contributing songwriters by including plenty of their mediocre contributions to the Christmas repertoire."
Gone as a Girl Can Get
"Gone as a Girl Can Get" is a song written by Jerry Max Lane and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in April 1992 as the first single from his album "Holding My Own", it reached a peak of number 5 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in June 1992 and peaked at number 6 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart.
It Just Comes Natural
It Just Comes Natural is the twenty-fourth studio album from country music singer George Strait. The album produced Strait's 41st Number One "Billboard" Hot Country Songs) hit in its lead-off single "Give It Away". Also released from this album were the title track (also #1 on Hot Country Songs), "Wrapped" (#2), and "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" (#3). The album itself has been certified platinum by the RIAA. "It Just Comes Natural" was nominated for Best Country Album at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
Pure Country (soundtrack)
Pure Country is the thirteenth studio album and the first soundtrack album by George Strait and to the movie "Pure Country", and all songs are sung by George Strait. It was released in 1992 by MCA Records. It is Strait's most commercially successful album, having sold over six million copies. This was the first George Strait album to not be fully Digital Recorded. Most of the album was cut on full analog sources which is what gave the album a more natural sound.
So Wrong/You're Stronger Than Me
Although not released as a single, "You're Stronger Than Me" was also covered by George Strait on his 2000 album titled "George Strait".
Right or Wrong (George Strait album)
Right or Wrong is the third studio album by American country music artist George Strait, released on March, 1983 by MCA Records.
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It featured fifteen new songs. Strait's long-time friend and songwriter, Dean Dillon co-wrote two of the songs on the album. It received generally positive reviews from critics. "People", in their four-star review, remarked that "If ever there was a natural in country music, it's Strait," while "USA Today" raved that "he continues to make such consistent quality look easy". The first single from the album, "Give It Away" reached No. 1, making one of its co-writers, country legend "Whispering Bill" Anderson, the first songwriter to have a #1 hit in five different decades. The title track, "It Just Comes Natural" became his 42nd Billboard No. 1.
The Cowboy Rides Away Tour
The Cowboy Rides Away Tour was a concert tour by American country music artist George Strait. The tour was divided into two legs: 21 concerts in 2013 and 27 concerts in 2014, for a total of 48 concerts, all in the United States. The tour started on January 18, 2013 in Lubbock, Texas, and ended in Arlington, Texas, on June 7, 2014. Strait was supported on the tour by his longtime eleven-member touring group, the Ace in the Hole Band. Appearing in arenas with six stadium dates included, Strait performed many of his most popular recordings and performance songs, including uptempo hits such as "Here for a Good Time", "Ocean Front Property", "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls", and "Troubadour", and softer ballads such as "I Saw God Today", "The Chair", and "I Can Still Make Cheyenne". His encores included "All My Ex's Live in Texas" and "Folsom Prison Blues", and he closed each show with one of his earliest hit songs, "The Cowboy Rides Away". This song that inspired the name for the tour was written by Sonny Throckmorton and Casey Kelly.
Merry Christmas Strait to You!
Merry Christmas Strait to You! is the first Christmas album by American country music artist George Strait, released on September 8, 1986 by MCA Records. It reached #17 on the "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart and is certified double platinum by the RIAA.