George Strait

Most Recent Role: Performer on CMA Awards
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Poteet, Texas, USA
Birth Name: George Strait

Strait was born and raised in Texas, the son of a junior high school teacher who also owned and operated a ranch that had been in the Strait family for nearly hundred years. When George was a child, his mother left the family, taking her daughter but leaving behind her sons with the father. During his childhood, he would spend his weekdays in town and his weekends on the ranch. Strait began...

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CMA Awards
The 41st Annual CMA Awards
Wednesday 7 November 2007 on ABC

Segment Hosts : James Denton, Sara Evans, Kate Walsh, Dwight Yoakam, Leann Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Location: The Gaylord Arena in Nashville, TN Winners: Entertainer: Kenny Chesney Male Vocalist: Brad Paisley Female Vocalist: Carrie Underwood Vocal Group: Rascal...

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George Strait Releases New Single

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The Single 'I saw God Today' debuted in the top twenty, marks the highest ever for George. (edit)

George's ACM nominations for his career now totals to 70. (edit)

George landed his 10th ACM entertainer of the year nomination this year. (edit)

George is also a big fan of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and can be seen courtside at many of the Spurs' home basketball games.
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Strait and his wife live in far northwest San Antonio in the wealthy gated community The Dominion as well on a ranch near Cotulla, Texas some 50 miles southwest of San Antonio. (edit)

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George: Wow, let me just say a huge thank you to country radio! I love you guys. (edit)

George: I don't think my music's as traditional as people make it out... I'm nmo crossover artist, but we've done some contemporary songs. (edit)

George: I Think the melody is the firest time I hear in a song and if I like the melody, then I'll pay closer attention to the lyrics. (edit)

George: I think Beyond the Blue Neon is the best I've ever done. I felt...Like I'd accomplished something that I wanted to accomplish for a long. long time. (edit)

George: I've always like Frank Sinata and Big Band music. I discovered in college that country music could be fun adding some swing to it. (edit)

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Austin City Limits George Strait followed by Dwight Yoakam Himself	Austin City Limits George Strait Himself
Austin City Limits George Strait followed by The Kendalls Himself	Austin City Limits Tompall & the Glaser Brothers followed by George Strait Himself
CMA Awards The 39th Annual CMA Awards Performer	CMA Awards The 41st Annual CMA Awards Performer

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SamTherra Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Personal favorite" My all time favorite Country Star! Continue » Posted May 13, 2008 11:04 pm PST

Katarinna Report Abuse	9.9 Superb "One of the all-time greats" I love George Continue » Posted May 13, 2006 6:41 am PST

Bountyhunterc28 Report Abuse 1 user agrees with this review	10.0 Perfect "One of the all-time greats" A True Country Singer Continue » Posted Mar 30, 2006 7:04 am PST

jj934 Report Abuse	9.0 Superb "One of the all-time greats" I don't know how much of his songs I love. Continue » Posted Sep 9, 2005 2:28 pm PST

jacobs_sis Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "One of the all-time greats" What a wonderful singer!!! READ ON! Continue » Posted Aug 23, 2005 11:24 am PST