George Harvey Strait Sr.
- Born:
- May 18, 1952, Poteet, Texas, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Country Music Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Early Life and Education
- Born and raised in Poteet, Texas.
- Spent summers working on his family's ranch.
- Began performing with a rock and roll garage band while in high school.
- Joined the U.S. Army in 1971 and was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
- Formed the band "Strait Country" while in the Army.
- Attended Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) after his military service, graduating with a degree in Agriculture.
Career and Major Achievements
- Signed with MCA Records in 1981.
- Released his debut single "Unwound" in 1981, which reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- Had 60 number one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, more than any other artist in any genre.
- Has released 41 number one albums, a record for all genres of music.
- Won the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year three times.
- Won the Academy of Country Music Award for Entertainer of the Year four times.
- Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
- Announced his farewell tour, "The Cowboy Rides Away Tour," in 2012, which concluded in 2014.
- Continues to record and perform occasionally. The "george strait biography imdb top 100" often highlights the consistent success Strait has enjoyed throughout his career.
Notable Works
Discography (Selected Albums)
| Year | Album Title |
| 1981 | Strait Country |
| 1982 | Strait From the Heart |
| 1985 | Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind |
| 1992 | Holding My Own |
| 2006 | It Just Comes Natural |
| 2015 | Cold Beer Conversation |
| 2019 | Honky Tonk Time Machine |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1982 | The Glen Campbell Music Show | Himself |
| 1992 | Pure Country | Dusty Chandler |
| 2003 | King of the Hill | Himself (voice) |
| 1996-2009 | ACM Awards | Himself |
Legacy and Impact
George Strait is one of the most influential and successful artists in country music history. His traditional style and consistent stream of hit records have made him a beloved figure among fans and a respected icon within the industry. He has influenced countless artists and helped to keep traditional country music alive and well.