George Strait
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ACC raises its football stock nationally...doesn't sound like much, but given where the ACC was on the BCS totem pole, that's the difference between Gheorghe Muresan and George Strait. The ACC could bolster its argument today with the three traditional games against the SEC and... In this article: ACC, Big East, Southern Cal, Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, Stanford, Miami, Florida, Oklahoma, Hokies, and Sooners |
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L.A. Times - The Envelope - Ultimate Awards Site | 4 days ago
Who'll nab Grammy bids for best album?
...weak this year. ANYONE could get a nomination. Swift is in for obvious reasons and I think the country voting bloc will get George Strait, a well-respected veteran, a nod here as well. Maxwell will get the R&B vote over Beyonce and...
In this article: Whitney Houston, Grammy, Green Day, Maxwell, U2, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce
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The Tennessean | November 20, 2009
Phillip Fulmer's 'Blind Side' role: being himself
...Jillian Michaels' new show, Losing it with Jillian, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Buffalo Billiards, 154 Second Ave. N. CINDY WATTS • George Strait plans to make a cameo appearance in A Pure Country Gift, the follow-up to his lead role as Dusty...
In this article: Phillip Fulmer, Michael Oher, Nashville, The Blind Side, Blind Side, Jillian Michaels, Paula Deen, and Tim McGraw
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Las Vegas Sun | November 19, 2009
MGM Mirage (finally) makes George Strait show official
Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade to play MGM Grand Garden Arena on Feb 6. Garth Brooks, left, presents George Strait with the Artist of the Decade award at the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert on Monday, April 6,...
In this article: Academy of Country Music, Lee Ann Womack, Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Reba McEntire, E mail, Tax, Ticketmaster, and Garth Brooks
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LiveDaily News | November 19, 2009
George Strait adds Lee Ann Womack to 'Twang' tour
"We're talking classic country from the source," said Womack in a press statement. "I can't imagine a better tour to be on than George Strait and Reba McEntire--and now I'm not imagining!" "I'm trying to figure out what to wear," she...
In this article: Lee Ann Womack, Reba McEntire, Troubadour, Grammy, Baltimore, and Des Moines, IA
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A.V. Club RSS Feeds | November 17, 2009
Music: Nashville or Bust:Week 23: George Strait, The Exception
...Strait. My girlfriend's father, a wonderful, sweet, sensitive, brilliant man, is a big fan of Strait. He likes to drink whiskey, listen to George Strait, and call up his children to tell them how much he loves them. That's an image and a...
In this article: Johnny Cash, Strait Country, Nashville, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Screwdriver, and Western swing
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Reuters | November 16, 2009
Country star George Strait returning to theaters
By Paul Bond LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Country music veteran George Strait will star in a follow-up to his 1992 film "Pure Country." "A Pure Country Gift" will be directed for Warner Bros. by Chris Cain, who also shot the first...
In this article: Pure Country, Katrina Elam, Tax, Warner Bros., John Doe, Dean Cain, and Lois & Clark
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Yahoo! News | November 16, 2009
Country star George Strait returning to theaters (Reuters)
Country star George Strait returning to theaters By Paul Bond Paul Bond - 36 mins ago LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Country music veteran George Strait will star in a follow-up to his 1992 film "Pure Country." "A Pure Country...
In this article: Pure Country, Katrina Elam, Tax, Warner Bros., John Doe, Dean Cain, and Lois & Clark
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The Hollywood Reporter | November 15, 2009
George Straight set for 'Pure Country' sequel
Helmer Chris Cain co-wrote script with actor son Dean Cain Nov 15, 2009, 11:00 PM ET Country music A-lister George Strait will star in a follow-up to his 1992 film "Pure Country" for Warner Bros. "A Pure Country Gift" is directed by...
In this article: Pure Country, Jerry Weintraub, Tax, God, Warner Bros, Katrina Elam, and Dean Cain
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CMT News | November 03, 2009
George Strait, Reba McEntire Announce 2010 Tour
...2010 Tour Roadwork Includes 19 Cities and Runs Jan. 22-April 10 November 3, 2009; Written by CMT.com Staff George Strait George Strait and Reba McEntire will tour together in early 2010, starting Jan. 22 in Baltimore and visiting 19...
In this article: Reba McEntire, Des Moines, Iowa, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City, Mo., Baltimore, and Arlington, Texas
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George Strait and Reba McEntire to perform in Las Vegas
Country singing stars to perform Feb. 6 at MGM Grand Garth Brooks, left, presents George Strait with the Artist of the Decade award at the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert on Monday, April 6, 2009, in Las Vegas. Reba McEntire,...
In this article: Reba McEntire, Las Vegas, MGM, Grammys, MGM Mirage, Garth Brooks, and Taylor Swift
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Description from Wikipedia:
George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is a Grammy Award-winning American country music singer. 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 western music.
Strait rocketed to success after his debut single "Unwound" in 1981. While contributing to the neo-traditional movement of the 1980s, he amassed 18 number one singles and seven number one albums in the decade with hits such as "Fool Hearted Memory" and "Ocean Front Property." By the 1990s, Strait had influenced a new breed of performers while continuing his own successes with 17 number one hits including "Heartland" and "Blue Clear Sky." The next decade for which he was named Artist Of The Decade by the ACM, he was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame and won his first Grammy award for his hit album Troubadour. Strait continued his previous successes during this time, producing a more contemporary sound with moderate cross-over hits including "She'll Leave You with a Smile" and "You'll Be There."
Strait won CMA Entertainer of the year in 1989 and 1990 and ACM Entertainer of the year in 1990. He has been nominated for more CMA and ACM awards and has more wins in both categories than any other artist. As of 2009, he holds the record for the most Number One hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with 44 number one singles on that chart. Counting all other music charts, Strait has amassed a total of 57 number one hits overall, breaking a record previously set by Conway Twitty.
- Name At Birth:
- George Harvey Strait
- Also Known As:
- The King of Country
- Birth Date:
- May 18, 1952
- Occupation:
- Singer, Actor
- Instrument Played:
- Vocals
- Acoustic
- Record Label:
- MCA (MCA Nashville)
- Years Active:
- 1975–Present
- Associated With:
- Jamey Johnson
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