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Texas-born country singer-songwriter George Strait has released 56 number-one singles, the highest number of any artist in any genre on the Billboard charts. His first number-one was 1982's "Fool Hearted Memory." He is one of the best-selling country artists of all time.
On May 27, 2009, Strait was officially name Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music. A program marking the honor, featuring artists as diverse as Jamie Foxx and Martina McBride, aired on CBS.Starpulse.com: George Strait Named Artist Of Decade (May 27, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Born: May 18, 1952
- Birthplace: Poteet, Texas
- Years active: 1981-present
- Label: MCA Nashville Records
- Studio albums: 24
- Nicknames: "King George"
- Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.Billboard.com: George Strait Biography
- Will be the first to perform in the new Dallas Cowboys stadium on June 6, 2009Dallas Morning News: George Strait leads lineup for June 6 concert to open Dallas Cowboys' new stadium (February 17, 2009)
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Career
Strait began his career playing in a rock band in high school before making the switch to country. He enlisted in the U.S. Army soon after he married and starting singing with the Army band "Rambling Country". After his honorable discharge he graduated from Southwest Texas State University (now known as Texas State University) with a degree in agriculture. Nominated 9 times for a Grammy Award but has never won. -
Awards
- 13 Academy of Country Music Awards
- 44 Country Music Association Awards
- 12 Country Weekly Awards
- 4 American Music Awards
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George Strait was honored by the Academy of Country Music in April, 2009 with the Artist of the Decade Award presented by a previous ACM Artist, Garth Brooks. -
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@marshallsheldon I make a tweet funny on HC and used the George Strait ref, you were supposed to tweet back and LOL
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listening to "George Strait - Blue Clear Sky" ♫ http://blip.fm/~g1cel
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"A Pure Country Gift" invites country fans to free concert taping with George Strait and Katrina Elam http://tinyurl.com/ybbw9yj #Nashville
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@taylorswift13 your a trending topic. i love you :) saw you open for george strait in las cruces new mexico. you inspire me so much :)
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View All George Strait Questions (152) | Ask a QuestionWhat countries receive oil passing through the Straits of Hormuz? (1 Answer)Those countries would be members of the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Musandam. The Israel and Iran tensions would not hurt those countries since Israel has nothing to do ... read moreWhat is your favorite George Strait song? (1 Answer)For real? One song? This is hard. It'll have to be "Amarillo By Morning" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTzkvEN6H5s Or "Run" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcwuynTzNkY This really is an impossible question I hope you know. read moreWho do you think will win the Best Country Album at the Grammys? (3 Answers)I think George Strait will win. He sure does soak them up at the CMA Awards! He has over 20 awards and not one is a Grammy. It's his turn! read morecan a girl dress up as boy george (5 Answers)Absolutely. I don't see why not...You can dress up as whomever..it's part of dressing up! Boy George would be a fun one to dress up as too! read more
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Strait Out of the Box - $49.98
Award-winning country superstar George Strait personally selected the 72 cuts on this epic boxed set. Spanning 1981-1995, this set includes 30 No. 1 singles, 11 rarities and three new tracks, including a never-before-released duet with Fran...
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Live at Texas Stadium - $18.98
Mega-stars Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Jimmy Buffett joined together for the first time ever, Saturday, May 29, 2004, at Texas Stadium in Dallas. This must see concert turned into a party that Parrotheads, cowboys and the Lone Star St...
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Plaid long sleeve shirt from the Wrangler George Strait collection for the tall man. Wear this shirt casually or dress up. Open pocket, button closures and straight back yoke. Cotton. Import.
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50 Number Ones - $24.98
When George Strait's "She'll Leave You With a Smile" moved to the top of the country charts in early 2003, the handsome Lone Star crooner bested Conway Twitty for the most No. 1 singles by a solo artist. This collection of 50 chart-toppers,...
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Dress like a superstar! Wrangler Original - fit George Strait Cowboy Cut Denim Jeans. Two of the biggest legends in Western style have joined forces! Wrangler's George Strait Cowboy Cut Signature jeans give you a fit and look as timeless as...
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