2. Background Information:
Born in Texas in 1952
Country music icon since the 1980’s
“King of Country Music”
Most influential and popular recording artists of all
time
Known for staying true to the traditional country
sound
3. Early Life
Served in the U.S. Army and stationed in Hawaii
Performed in an Army sponsored band called
“Rambling Country”
Returned to Texas and put his own band together
called “Ace in the Hole”
Signed a solo contract with MCA Records in 1981
which featured the hit single “Unwound”
4. Awards/ Accomplishments
2003- Received the National Medal of the Arts from
President George W. Bush
Recorded the most number one songs and top five
songs in the history of music
22 CMA Awards throughout lifetime
Holds the career record for CMA nominations
Entertainer of the Year three times at CMA Awards
Entertainer of the Year at ACM’s.
2006- Inducted into CMA’s Hall of Fame
5. Awards/ Accomplishments
2008- Artist of the Decade for the 2000s at ACM’s
2010- named Top Country music artist of the past 25
years according to Billboard Magazine
Only artist to ever win Entertainer of the Year in
three different decades as well as the oldest
6. Albums
Sold more than 68 million albums in the US
13 multi-platinum albums
33 platinum albums
38 gold albums
All albums were collaborated with MCA Records
7. Farewells
In 2014, Strait held his very last tour called “The
Cowboy Rides Away”
Final performance was held in Dallas, Texas
Held at the AT&T Stadium with 104,793 fans- largest
attendance at a single-show concert in the US
Even though Strait is done touring, he still has five
more albums on his contract with MCA Records
9. Opinion
George Strait is an amazing country star
He writes meaningful music that people can relate to
His voice is amazing in every album and song he’s
produced
Strait worked hard to accomplish all that he has
I believe he has earned every award and deserves to
be in the Hall of Fame
I cannot wait to hear his upcoming albums and what
he has in store for the future
