George Strait

About George Strait

In 2012, the Christian Post dubbed him "the King of Country" after he had eighteen consecutive #1 songs.

George Harvey Strait Sr. is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait is known as the "King of Country" and is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. He was a prominent and pioneering figure in the neotraditionalist country movement of the 1980s, famed for his simple cowboy image and roots-oriented sound at a time when the Nashville music industry was dominated by country pop crossover acts. Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981, signalling the arrival of the neotraditional movement. 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, 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.

Genres	Country, neotraditional country, Texas country, Western swing, honky-tonk
Labels	MCA (MCA Nashville)
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, rancher
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Birth name	George Harvey Strait
Years active	1976–present
Also known as	King George
Official Website	http://www.georgestrait.com
Born	May 18, 1952, Poteet, Texas, U.S.
Associated acts	Ace in the Hole Band

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Trivia

While stationed with the U.S. Army in Hawaii, he performed with his fellow soldiers in the band Rambling Country.

George Strait before fame

He grew up on a 2,000 acre cattle ranch outside Big Wells, Texas, where he spent his childhood. While in high school, Strait was a member of a garage rock band.

Achievement of George Strait

He performed with his fellow soldiers in the band Rambling Country when stationed in the US Army in Hawaii.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$300 Million

George Strait family life

On February 23, 1972, he married Norma Voss, with whom he had two children. John Byron Strait, his father, died in 2013.

Associations of George Strait

Frank Sinatra influenced his high school garage band.

George Strait Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	177 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A

Facts about George Strait

• It was his son who brought him back to songwriting after a certain hiatus in his career as a composer.
• The total amount of record copies sold all over the world exceeds 100 million.
• What does the man dislike?
George tries to avoid music videos and interviews. It is a rare case when the country musician sits down to talk with a journalist. However, all journalists admit that he is as much affable during interviews like any other star who often has a talk with an interviewer.
• What was his first experience in acting?
Back in 1982, George Strait played himself in the not-so-much-popular movie u201cThe Soldier.u201d There was an act of terrorism at the core of the story.
• What was the start of his career?
George Strait started out as a member of Rambling Country when serving in the Army. George Strait continued his way joining Stoney Ridge. Then the young man had taken a break before signing the contract with MCA Records and releasing his first solo song u201cUnwound.u201d
• Though his single u201cLiving and Living Wellu201d turned into a hit on the charts, George Strait did not consider it a strong song.
• What is his highest accolade?
Among his multiple trophies for achievements, the most significant one is a Grammy Award in the category for the best country album. George Strait received it in 2008 for u201cTroubadour.u201d
• At first, George Strait took interest in rock music. George Strait did not listen to country radio stations as a boy.