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George Harvey Strait Sr. is a singer who performs country music in the United States. His fans commonly call him the ‘King of Country’. His talents as a singer, actor, and music producer are acknowledged by both admirers and detractors. His popularity stems from his consistent devotion to traditional country music while incorporating his own unique style of bar-room ballads, western swing, and honky-tonk style music.
While serving in the US Army, his musical career took off. Performing with an army-sponsored band called ‘Rambling Country’, he performed off-base while stationed in Hawaii. Following his military service, he began working with the country band ‘Stoney Ridge’ and eventually became their lead singer before renaming it ‘Ace in the Hole’. His band played at several honky-tonks and bars in Texas, and soon gained a large following of fans. As of today, he has sold more than 70 million albums in the US and holds the world record for having the maximum number-one hit singles in the history of music.
| Real Name/Full Name | George Harvey Strait Sr. |
| Date Of Birth | 18 May 1952 |
| Age | 72 years old |
| Birthplace | Poteet, Texas, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inch |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Spouse | Norma Strait |
| Children | Jenifer Strait, and George Strait Jr. |
| Siblings | Buddy Strait, and Pency Edel. |
| Profession | Singer, and Songwriter. |
| Net worth | $100 Million. |
Biography
May 18, 1952 marked the birth of George Harvey Strait Sr. in Poteet, Texas. John Byron Strait Sr. and Doris Jean Couser were the ones who raised him, but eventually divorced. Strait’s siblings are Buddy Strait and Pency Edel.
Strait studied agriculture at Southwest Texas State University, where he graduated with a degree in 1979 after attending Pearsall High School in Pearsall, Texas.
Personal Life
On December 4, 1971, George Strait consummated his marriage to his high school sweetheart, Norma Voss. Jenifer Lyn Strait and George “Bubba” Strait Jr., who were born on October 6, 1972, are the two children the couple have. Jenifer passed away tragically in 1986 due to a car accident at the age of 13. Jenifer Strait’s memory was honored by the establishment of the Jenifer Strait Memorial Foundation, which supports children’s charities in Texas.
Career
While in the army, he was assigned to Hawaii and started performing with an army-sponsored band called ‘Rambling Country’, which also performed off-base under the name ‘Santee.’ During his college years, he became a vocalist for the country band ‘Stoney Ridge’. He quickly assumed the position of band leader and changed its name to Ace in the Hole.
MCA Records offered George Strait a solo contract in 1981, which changed his fortunes as a musician. Strait County was the first album he produced, and it featured the hit single Unwound. He has never looked back since the album became a major hit. Strait from the Heart (1982), Does Forth Worth Ever Cross Your Mind (1987) and Beyond the Blue Neon (1989) are just a few of the famous albums he released.
Two number-one hits were included on his tenth studio album, ‘Livin’ It Up’, which was released in 1990. In 1991, he released ‘Chill of an Early Fall’ and in 1992, he released ‘Holding My Own’. In 1992, he made his first appearance on screen in ‘Pure Country,’ a western musical film directed by Christopher Cain. The movie was not successful at the box office, but the soundtrack was a critical hit. In the same decade, he released many other noteworthy albums, including ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ (1993), ‘Blue Clear Sky’ (1996), ‘Carrying Your Love With Me’ (1997), and ‘One Step At a Time’ (1998).
His self-titled album was released in 2000, followed by the critically acclaimed album ‘The Road Less Traveled’ in 2001. The year 2006 marked Strait’s 30th year in the music industry which he celebrated with the release of a new album titled ‘It Just Comes Natural’ which featured 15 new songs. Other albums released by him include ‘Troubadour’ (2008), ‘Twang’ (2009), and ‘Here for a Good Time’ (2011). The single ‘Give It All We Got Tonight’ by Strait was released in 2013 as part of his ‘Love Is Everything’ album.
‘The Cowboy Rides Away’ was the name of his last tour organized in 2014. The concert attracted thousands of fans.
Net Worth
According to estimates, George Strait has a net worth of $300 million. His wealth is derived from the numerous successful albums and singles he has produced as country music royalty, as well as his diverse real estate investments and endorsements.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @georgestrait | 2.3M | |
| YouTube | @GeorgeStrait | 1.33M |
| TikTok | @georgestrait | 2M |
| X (Twitter) | @GeorgeStrait | 781K |
| @georgestrait | 8.5M |
