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George Strait

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American country music singer (born 1952)

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1952 · age 74
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George Harvey Strait Sr. is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, music producer, and rancher. Strait has sold tens of millions of records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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George Strait had his first performance at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, Texas on October 13, 1975.[25]George Strait had his first performance at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, Texas on October 13, 1975.[25]Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, pictured here in 1976, featured George Strait as an opening act during his early years performing in the 1970s. Asleep at the Wheel has in return, been an opening act for Strait in later years.[27]Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, pictured here in 1976, featured George Strait as an opening act during his early years performing in the 1970s. Asleep at the Wheel has in return, been an opening act for Strait in later years.[27]"Amarillo by Morning," which tells the story of a Texas rodeo cowboy, was originally recorded and written by Terry Stafford in 1973. In 1982, Strait recorded the song with a more Western-based instrumentation. The song has become a signature song associated with Strait; it has been referred as one of the greatest country songs of all time.[31][32]"Amarillo by Morning," which tells the story of a Texas rodeo cowboy, was originally recorded and written by Terry Stafford in 1973. In 1982, Strait recorded the song with a more Western-based instrumentation. The song has become a signature song associated with Strait; it has been referred as one of the greatest country songs of all time.[31][32]Strait performing live at the 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, Maryland on April 7, 2008Strait performing live at the 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, Maryland on April 7, 2008Strait on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut, February 23, 2013Strait on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut, February 23, 2013Strait on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut, February 23, 2013Strait on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut, February 23, 2013Strait on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, March 1, 2014Strait on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, March 1, 2014

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2025Kennedy Center Honors
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United States
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Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
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Born 1952 · age 74
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