George Strait



First NameGeorge
Last NameStrait
Full Name at BirthGeorge Harvey Strait
Other NamesKing George
Age59
Date of BirthMay 18, 1952
BirthplacePoteet, TX
Height5' 10" (178 cm)
BuildAverage
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignTaurus
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
UniversityBS Agriculture, Southwest Texas State University (1979)
Occupation CategoryCountry Musician
Claim to FameFool Hearted Memory
Music GenreCountry
Music StyleContemporary Country, New Traditionalist, Western Swing Revival
Music MoodSoothing, Earnest, Earthy, Poignant, Bittersweet, Reflective, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sentimental, Wistful, Lively, Warm, Plaintive
InstrumentGuitar, Vocals

George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional Country music. George Strait holds the world record for more #1 hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 57 #1 hit singles as of 2010.


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Discography

2009

2008

2006

2003

1997

1996

1993

1990

1989

1988

1987

1986

1986
#7

1985

1984

1983

1982

Filmography

Selected George Strait film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1997
Cornell

1992
Dusty Wyatt Chandler

1992
Growing Up in the Age of AIDS: An ABC News Town Meeting for the Family - With Peter Jennings
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Soundtrack Credits

2007
41st Annual Country Music Association Awards
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2006
40th Annual Country Music Association Awards
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2004
CMT Insider
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2001
CMT Top 20 Countdown
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2000
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1995
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1992
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1989
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1987
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1987
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1984
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1982
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