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ALBUM SALES

George has sold more than 62 million records and counting.

With 32 different platinum or multi-platinum albums, he’s earned the second most certifications of any artist in any genre, following only Elvis Presley.

It Just Comes Natural released in 2006, marks George’s 25^th anniversary as a recording artist. The album contains Give It Away, which makes George the all-time leader for Number One Country Singles.

Somewhere Down In Texas was certified platinum 30 days after its release. The 2005 album also gave him his second consecutive No. 1 debut on the Billboard Top 200, knocking out Coldplay who held the position for three weeks.

The 50 Number Ones album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and the Country Album Charts.

His Strait Out of the Box is the best-selling country box set of all time.

His Pure Country album is the best-selling country soundtrack of all time.

His Greatest Hits album spent over 12 years on the Billboard country album chart.

TOUR

The indisputable King of Country is still doing what comes naturally, continuing his concert attendance streak of years past by selling out arenas and shattering venue records across the country at multiple stops along his 2007 tour. Joining him this year, was the legendary Ronnie Milsap and 17-year-old singer/songwriter phenom Taylor Swift. Receiving his 32nd platinum album plaque for his latest release, It Just Comes Natural, prior to the show, highlighted his Memphis stop at the FedEx forum. He's now earned more platinum certifications than any other artist in country music.

In 2006, George celebrated his 25^th year as an MCA Records artist with a 25-city tour of the U.S. and Canada, with opening acts Miranda Lambert and Tracy Lawrence. During the arena tour, George continued his streak of selling out and setting attendance records. He broke his own record at Little Rock’s Alltel Arena for drawing the largest crowd in the history of the arena (set by Strait on Feb. 25, 2004). The same week as the Little Rock show, other sold-out shows included 15,200 fans at Omaha’s Qwest Center and 18,500 at Oklahoma City’s Ford Center.

His sold-out 2006 appearance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be his 19^th appearance at the event since 1984. Every one of them has been a sell-out. He holds the single-day attendance record for his 2001 performance in front of 68,266.

George Strait holds more than 20 attendance records at venues from coast to coast.

The George Strait Country Music Festival is the most successful country stadium tour of all-time. Running from 1998 to 2001, the stadium tour featured such superstar opening acts as Dixie Chicks, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Brooks & Dunn, Lee Ann Womack, Sara Evans, Brad Paisley and others, all of whom credit the tour as helping their careers and teaching them about staging a major national tour.

The Ace in the Hole band formed in 1975. Original members include mainstays Terry Hale (bass), Mike Daily (steel guitar) and Tommy Foote (then drummer, now road manager). Rondal Huckaby (keyboards), Benny McArthur (guitar/fiddle), Gene Elders (fiddle), Rick McRae (guitar), and Mike Kennedy (drums) all joined in the early ‘80s and have been with the band for 20-to-25 years. Rounding out the band is Anthony Bazzani (strings), Jeff Sturm (acoustic guitar), Marty Slayton (harmony vocals) and Wes Hightower (harmony vocals).

AWARDS

Throughout his career, George Strait has received more than 40 major entertainment industry awards and countless nominations.

CMA AWARDS

The Country Music Association inducted George Strait as one of the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Formal induction took place during “The 40^th Annual CMA Awards,” which broadcast live on the ABC Television Network, Monday, Nov. 6 from the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tenn.

George Strait has had 73 Country Music Association nominations. He was the CMA “Vocalist of the Year” five times and the only artist in history to be so honored in two different decades.

CMA Musical Event of the Year: 2005
CMA Vocal Event of the Year: 2000
CMA Entertainer of the Year: 1990, 1989
CMA Male Vocalist of the year: 1998, 1997, 1996, 1986, 1985
CMA Album of the Year: 1997, 1996, 1985
CMA Single of the Year: 1996

2007 ACM Awards

Strait lead the 2007 ACM Awards with 8 nominations including Entertainer of the Year

Top Male Vocalist, Album of the Year (Artist & Producer for “It Just Comes Natural”),

Single Record of the Year (Artist & Producer for “Give It Away”), Song of the Year for “Give It Away” and ACM Video of the Year 2007 for “Seashores of Old Mexico”.

George took home both Single of the Year Award and Song of the Year Award for “Give It Away”.

With this win George set two all-time records for the ACM Awards with 18 wins and 71 nominations over the course of his career.

ACM AWARDS

ACM Gene Weed Award for Special Achievement: 2002
ACM Entertainer of the Year: 1989
ACM Tex Ritter Award: 1993
ACM Top Male Vocalist: 1997, 1996, 1989, 1988, 1985, 1984
ACM Album of the Year: 1997, 1996, 1985
ACM Single of the Year: 2007, 1995
ACM Song of the Year: 2007

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

AMA Top Male Country Vocalist: 1991, 1998
AMA Favorite Country Album: 1997, 1998, 1991

BILLBOARD AWARDS

            Billboard’s Top Overall Artist: 1986
            Billboard’s Top Male Artist: 1996, 1986
            Billboard’s Country Artist of the Year: 1996, 1987
            Billboard’s Male Vocalist of the Year: 1984
            Billboard’s Top Singles Artist: 1996, 1987
            Billboard’s Male Singles Artist of the Year: 1983
            Billboard’s New Male Album Artist of the Year: 1981
            Billboard’s # 1 Most Played Artist in All Genres: 1997
            Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Artist: 1996, 1995

TNN MUSIC AWARDS

            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Favorite Collaborative Song: 2002
            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Entertainer of the Year: 2001, 2000
            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Collaborative Event of the Year: 2001
            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Song of the Year: 2001
            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Favorite Entertainer: 2000
            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Impact Artist of the Year: 2001, 2000
            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Male Artist of the Year: 2000
            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Album of the Year: 2000
            Country Weekly/TNN Music Awards Single of the Year: 2000
            TNN / Music City News Awards Single of the Year: 2001, 1996
            TNN/Music City News Awards Male Vocalist of the Year: 1986
            TNN/Music City News Awards Album of the Year: 1997, 1996
            TNN/Music City News Awards Video of the Year: 1996

Grammy Award Nominations

Best Male Country Performance- “The Seashores of Old Mexico” (2006)

Country Collaboration with Vocals- “Hey Good Lookin’” (2005)

Country Collaboration with Vocals- “Murder on Music Row” (2001)

Best Male Country Vocal Performance- “Carrying Your Love With Me” (1997)

Country Album- Carrying Your Love With Me (1997)

Country Album- Tribute To The Music Of Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys (1994)

Best Male Country Vocal Performance- “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” (1988)

Other Awards
            Award by the President of the United States: 2003
            RIAA 25th Platinum Album Award: 2000
            Buyer Association Award International Entertainment: 1999
            George Strait Country Music Festival: #2 spot in Pollstar’s Mid-Year Top 50 Tours report: 1999
            American Music Awards Favorite Country Album: 1998
            Radio & Records Best Male Vocalist: 1998, 1997
            Radio & Records Best Album: 1997
            Radio & Records Top Country Artist: 1996
            Radio & Records Best Single: 1996
            Radio & Records Country Performer of the Year: 1990
            British CMA Male Vocalist of the Year: 1998
            British CMA International Male Vocalist: 1997
            American Music Awards Favorite Country Award: 1997
            Dutch CMA Favorite Album of the Year: 1996
            ASCAP Voice of Music Award: 1995
            SRO Touring Artist of the Year: 1990
            Connie B. Gay Award: 1989

ACCOLADES

The Tennessean named It Just Comes Natural one of the Top 10 Albums of 2006.

“There’s a reason Strait is a Hall of Famer who still connects with No. 1 hits: His voice is wise and easy and cowboy-righteous, and he continues to record definitive versions of great country songs. With 32 platinum-selling albums, Strait is like the music equivalent of the New York Yankees, if the Yanks won every year and weren’t owned by a questionable fellow like Steinbrenner. Thank you, sir. Can’t wait for the next one.”

The Post Gazette named It Just Comes Natural the #1 Album of 2006.

San Antonio Express News awarded George with Best Country Concert of 2006.

San Antonio Express News named It Just Comes Natural one of the Best Country Albums of 2006.

George has been on the cover of Country Weekly magazine over 40 times…more than any other Artists. His most recent cover hit the stands October 23, 2006.

George received an honorary doctorate degree by Texas State University at a private ceremony in San Marcos, May 26, 2006. Strait graduated from the university in 1979 with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. "Doctor Strait," he said. "I like the sound of that. I am so proud to be a graduate of Texas State University and appreciate so much that you did this for me." Strait played his first gig with the Ace in the Hole Band in San Marcos as a college student.

National Medal of Arts - The award was given to George by President George W. Bush in the Oval Office on November 12, 2003.

George was praised by RIAA recognizing his incredible history of record sales and received the 25^th Platinum Album Award to commemorate his success in 2000. He now has 30 platinum-selling records.

Induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

ASCAP Voice of Country Award

President George H. W. Bush awards Strait the American Success Award: 1989.

CMT’s “100 Bests Country Love Songs” selected Strait’s “I Cross My Heart” as the No. 9 love song of all time.

British Country Music International Male Vocalist of the Year: 1996, 1997, 1998

Tex Ritter Award for his work in the movie Pure Country: 1993

First place in the 1987-88 Muy Grande Deer contest in Freer, Texas. George’s winning buck was an 18-pointer with a 19-inch spread that was taken in Webb County.

Awarded the “Southwest Texas State University” Achievement Medal: 1984

ON THE RECORDS _____

It Just Comes Natural - PLATINUM

It Just Comes Natural, was released October 3, 2006 and is his 32 album to be certified platinum. This album marked Strait’s 25^th anniversary as a recording artist and coincided with his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. George became the all-time leader for Number One Country singles, as the album’s opening track, “Give It Away,” quickly became his 53^rd song to top the charts and “It Just Comes Natural” became his 54^th.

Fresh Cut Christmas-PLATINUM

Fresh Cut Christmas, was released exclusively in Hallmark stores during the holidays in 2006. The CD featured 10 Christmas classics that fit the season perfectly.

Somewhere Down in Texas - PLATINUM

Somewhere Down in Texas hit stores on June 28, 2005. It includes the radio single, “You’ll Be There,” which is the fastest charting of his storied career. Also on the disc is a rendition of the Merle Haggard song, “Seashores of Old Mexico” and a duet with Lee Ann Womack titled, “Good News Bad News.”

50 Number Ones – 6X PLATINUM

George Strait’s 50 Number Ones chronicles the career of a performer so respected and beloved, his fans know him simply as “King George.” From his first #1, “Fool Hearted Memory,” in 1982 to his 2002 smash, “She’ll Leave You With A Smile,” 50 Number Ones is the definitive anthology and a must have for any country music fan. George Strait has scored more #1’s than any other single artist in history and this collection celebrates that remarkable and record breaking career. 50 Number Ones also includes Strait’s his 51^st #, “I Hate Everything,” the only new song on the 2 CD set.

Honkytonkville - PLATINUM

Strait returned to the studio with longtime producer Tony Brown in the fall of 2002 to cut the twelve tracks for this highly anticipated 31^st disc. Honkytonkville hit stores on June 10, 2003 and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

For The Last Time – Live From The Astrodome - GOLD

Recorded in March, 2001on the closing night of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, For The Last Time- Live from the Astrodome marked the final show in the Astrodome in Houston before it was razed to build a new stadium. There are 16 live tracks on the disc including old favorites like “The Fireman” and “Amarillo By Morning.” Released on February 11, 2003, For the Last Time, Strait’s 30^th disc, is his very first live collection. The live DVD of the historic sold out concert hits stores on March 4.

20^th Century Masters - PLATINUM

Strait personally chose the 12 selections on The Best Of George Strait edition of 20^th Century Masters/The Millennium Collection. Released on March 26, 2002, the CD spans a full decade, 1983–1993, and the platinum albums If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’), Beyond The Blue Neon, Livin’ It Up and Right Or Wrong; double platinums Easy Come, Easy Go and Ocean Front Property, and the six times platinum, Pure Country soundtrack. Each track on the disc was a #1 country hit and has been digitally remastered for the compilation.

Road Less Traveled - PLATINUM

George’s most recent studio record has already spawned three singles including the # 1 smash hit, “Living and Living Well” which stayed atop the country music charts for four weeks! The album, which also includes the singles “Run” and “She’ll Leave You With A Smile” has been certified platinum.

George Strait - GOLD

Released in September of 2000, the gold certified CD contains three hit singles - “Go On”, “Don’t Make Me Come Over There (and love you)” and “If You Can Do Anything Else.” When asked about the eponymous title of this CD, George replied jokingly, “ Yeah, I ran out of CD titles so I just stuck my name on there.”

Latest Greatest Straitest Hits – DOUBLE PLATINUM

This platinum selling CD contains an assortment of 15 of George’s latest greatest hits including 12 #1 singles plus the hit duet with Alan Jackson, “Murder on Music Row,” which went on to win the CMA’s “Vocal Event of the Year.” A copy of this CD even traveled into space at the request of Space Shuttle Endeavor pilot, Lt. Col. Paul Lockhardt who took his autographed copy along with him to the international space station in 2002.

Merry Christmas Wherever You Are - GOLD

George Strait released this CD, his second Christmas collection, in 1999. The gold selling compilation includes some of George’s favorite Christmas tunes like “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow” and “The Christmas Song.”

Always Never The Same - PLATINUM

This platinum selling CD produced the smash hit single “Write This Down” which stayed at #1 for 4 weeks as well as a top music video. It also includes “Meanwhile” and “What Do You Say To That.”

One Step At A Time – DOUBLE PLATINUM

All three singles from this double-platinum CD hit the #1 spot on the charts. They include, “I Just Want To Dance With You,” “True” and “We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This.” It was released in the spring of 1998.

Carrying Your Love With Me – TRIPLE PLATINUM

Carrying Your Love With Me debuted at the top spot on the Country music charts in April of 1997. It went on to win “Album of the Year” awards from both the CMA and AMA. To date, it has sold more than 3 million copies.

Blue Clear Sky – TRIPLE PLATINUM

Blue Clear Sky is one of George’s most touted discs. The triple platinum selling CD, which released in the spring of 1996, went on to win “Album of the Year” awards from the CMA, ACM and AMA. It produced three #1 singles including “Blue Clear Sky,” “Carried Away” and “I Can Still Make Cheyenne.”

Strait Out Of The Box – 8X PLATINUM

Strait Out of the Box, the true George Strait anthology, chronicles his amazing recording career. It includes 72 of some of the greatest songs in country music including a few before his recording deal with MCA in 1981 and a couple of fresh tracks. One of which, the #1 smash “Check Yes or No,” was the CMA’s and ACM’s “Single of the Year.” To date, this must-have set for any audiophile has sold over seven million units.

Lead On – DOUBLE PLATINUM

Released in late 1994, Lead On has been certified double-platinum with sales of over two million copies. “Lead On” and “You Can’t Make A Heart Love Somebody” from the disc went straight to #1 and “Adalida” reached #2.

Easy Come Easy Go – DOUBLE PLATINUM

Easy Come Easy Go, George’s double-platinum 1993 release, features the #1 hit songs, “Easy Come, Easy Go” and “I’d Like To Have that One Back.” That same year, George received the "Tex Ritter Award" for his work in the movie "Pure Country."

Pure Country – 6X PLATINUM

Pure Country, the blockbuster soundtrack from the hit movie “Pure Country” starring George Strait was released in late 1992. It is among the biggest-selling country soundtracks in history with sales of over six million. Every single from the disc hit the #1 spot including, “Heartland,” “I Cross My Heart” and “When Did You Stop Loving Me”. Pure Country was also the first pairing with co-producer Tony Brown.

Holding My Own - PLATINUM

This platinum selling CD, released in the spring of 1992, features the #5 hit, “Gone As A Girl Can Get” and “So Much Like My Dad” which reached #1. That same year, George wrapped shooting for his full-length feature film, “Pure Country.”

Ten Strait Hits - PLATINUM

George Strait’s third greatest hits compilation, Ten Strait Hits, was released at the end of 1991. To date it has sold over a million copies. The disc includes, “Famous Last Words of a Fool” and “Love Without End, Amen.”

Chill Of An Early Fall - PLATINUM

This platinum selling CD spawned four singles including the #1 hit, “If I Know Me” which was also a hit music video.

Livin’ It Up - PLATINUM

Livin’ It Up was released in the spring of 1990. On it, you’ll find “Love Without End, Amen” and “I’ve Come To Expect It From You,” two of George’s many number-one singles. They both held the top spot for five full weeks.

Beyond The Blue Neon - PLATINUM

This platinum selling disc was released in the winter of 1989. That same year, George won coveted “Entertainer of the Year” awards from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. The CD produced four singles, three of which reached #1 including the highly requested tunes, “What’s Going On In Your World” and “Baby’s Gotten Good At Goodbye.” The CD also contains, “Ace in the Hole” which is the name of George’s back up band.

If You Ain’t Lovin’ You Ain’t Livin’ - PLATINUM

“If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’),” “Baby Blue” and “Famous Last Words Of A Fool” all spawned from this collection which reached platinum status shortly after its release in February of 1988.

Greatest Hits Volume II – TRIPLE PLATINUM

Greatest Hits Volume II, George Strait’s second collection of greatest hits, has sold over three million copies. Seven of the 10 cuts on this CD were #1 songs. It is widely considered to be one of the best collections of George Strait classics with cuts like “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind,” “The Cowboy Rides Away,” “The Fireman,” The Chair,” “Ocean Front Property” and “All My Exes Live in Texas” all included on the disc.

Ocean Front Property – DOUBLE PLATINUM

Ocean Front Property was the first album to ever debut at #1 on the Billboard Country Music charts. The disc features the title track, “Am I Blue” and “All My Exes Live in Texas.” Every single from the CD went straight to #1 and to date, it has sold over two million copies.

Merry Christmas Strait To You – DOUBLE PLATINUM

George Strait released this first Christmas collection in the fall of 1996. It includes the classic carols, “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.” This perennial favorite for country music fans has been certified double platinum.

Number 7 - PLATINUM

Number 7 was, in fact, George Strait’s 7^th MCA Album. “Nobody In His Right Mind Would Have Left Her” and “It Ain’t Cool To Be Crazy About You” were the two singles released from this album. They were both were #1 hits and helped earn George his second CMA “Male Vocalist of the Year” award.

Something Special - PLATINUM

Something Special was co-produced by George and famed MCA label head, Jimmy Bowen, marking George’s first foray into album production. The #1 song, “The Chair” can be found on this platinum selling gem which released in 1985. 1985 also marked George’s first CMA “Male Vocalist of the Year” win.

Greatest Hits – 4X PLATINUM

This was George Strait’s 1^st greatest hits collection and it went on to sell over 3,000,000 copies. It included hits from his first four MCA albums, including such standouts as “Unwound” and “Fool Hearted Memory” and spent an astonishing 12 years on the Billboard Country Album Charts.

Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind - PLATINUM

Released in 1984, this platinum selling album earned “Album of the Year” awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. It includes such classic standards as “Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind,” “The Fireman” and “This Is Where The Cowboy Rides Away.”

Right Or Wrong - PLATINUM

This platinum selling album was the only one George recorded with producer Ray Baker but it included such memorable songs as “You Look So Good In Love”, “Right Or Wrong” and “Let’s Fall To Pieces Together”. It was released in October of 1983.

Strait From The Heart - PLATINUM

For George’s sophomore effort, Strait From the Heart, he once again teamed up with producer Blake Mevis. Released in 1982, it went on to reach platinum status and included such notable singles as “Fool Hearted Memory,” “Marina Del Rey” and one of George’s most requested songs, “Amarillo By Morning.”

Strait Country - PLATINUM

Strait Country was George Strait’s debut MCA album and the one that started it all. It produced such classic hits as “Unwound,” “Down And Out” and his first #1 single, “If You’re Thinking You Want A Stranger.” It was released in 1981.

SINGLES

With a total of 55, George Strait has more #1 songs than any other single artist in history (including Elvis).

Title	Release Date	Peak Position
Unwound	4/23/81	#6
Down And Out	8/28/81	#16
If You’re Thinking You Want A Stranger	1/7/82	#3
Fool Hearted Memory	5/27/82	#1
Marina Del Rey	9/16/82	#6
Amarillo By Morning	1/13/83	#4
A Fire I Can’t Put Out	5/19/83	#1
You Look So Good In Love	9/22/83	#1
Right or Wrong	1/25/84	#1
Let’s Fall To Pieces Together	5/17/84	#1
Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind	9/4/84	#1
The Cowboy Rides Away	1/14/85	#5
The Fireman	5/6/85	#5
The Chair	8/26/85	#1
You’re Something Special To Me	12/23/85	#4
Nobody In His Right Mind Would Have Left Her	4/21/86	#1
It Ain’t Cool To Be Crazy About You	8/25/86	#1
Ocean Front Property	12/22/86	#1
All My Ex’s Live In Texas	4/6/87	#1
Am I Blue	8/3/87	#1
Famous Last Words Of A Fool	1/11/88	#1
Baby Blue	4/25/88	#1
If You Ain’t Lovin (You Ain’t Livin)	8/22/88	#1
Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye	12/26/88	#1
What’s Going On In Your World	4/3/89	#1
Ace In The Hole	7/17/89	#1
Overnight Success	11//6/89	#5
Love Without End, Amen	4/6/90	#1 (Five weeks)
Drinking Champagne	7/20/90	#3
I’ve Come To Expect It From You	10/22/90	#1 (Five weeks)
If I Know Me	3/12/91	#1(Two weeks)
You Know Me Better Than That	6/11/91	#1
Chill Of An Early Fall	9/23/91	#1
Love Sick Blues	1/7/92	#16
Gone As A Girl Can Get	4/6/92	#4
So Much Like My Dad	6/29/92	#1
I Cross My Heart	9/14/92	#1 (Two weeks)
Heartland	1/11/93	#1
When Did You Stop Loving Me	4/19/93	#5
Easy Come, Easy Go	8/9/93	#1
I’d Like To Have That One Back	11/22/93	#1
Lovebug	2/24/94	#5
The Man In Love With You	6/14/94	#1
The Big One	9/19/94	#1
You Can’t Make A Heart Love Somebody	12/5/94	#1
Adalida	3/21/95	#2
Lead On	6/13/95	#1
Check Yes Or No	9/18/95	#1 (Four weeks)
I Know She Still Loves Me	12/11//95	#1
Blue Clear Sky	3/26/96	#1
Carried Away	6/17/96	#1 (Three weeks)
I Can Still Make Cheyenne	9/2/96	#1
King of the Mountain	12/9/96	#11
One Night At A Time	3/3/97	#1 (Five weeks)
Carrying Your Love With Me	5/23/97	#1 (Four weeks)
Today My World Slipped Away	9/8/97	#1
Round About Way	1/5/98	#1
I Just Wanna Dance With You	4/6/98	#1
True	8/24/98	#1
We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This	9/14/98	#1
Meanwhile	1/4/99	#2
Write This Down	4/8/99	#1 (Four weeks)
What Do You Say To That	7/26/99	#4
The Best Day	1/5/00	#1
Go On	7/17/00	#1
Don’t Make Me Come Over There & Love You	12/4/00	#9
If you Can Do Anything Else	3/5/01	#3
Run	10/1/01	#1
Living and Living Well	2/4/02	#1
She’ll Leave You With A Smile	8/26/02	#1
Tell Me Something Bad About Tulsa	3/31/03	#11
Cowboys Like Us	8/11/03	#2
Desperately	1/5/04	#6
I Hate Everything	7/6/04	#1
You’ll Be There	3/28/05	#4
She Let Herself Go	9/6/05	#1
Seashores Of Old Mexico	2/13/06	#10
Give It Away	7/5/2006	#1
It Just Comes Natural	9/25/06	#1
Wrapped	1/1/07	#1
How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls	8/13/07	#11

DID YOU KNOW?

He released his first album, Strait Country, on Sept. 4, 1981.

Since 1972, George Strait has hosted the George Strait Team Roping Classic in San Antonio each year. He also competes with his son Bubba in the GSTRC as well as other roping events throughout the country. 2007 was the GSTRC 25^th Anniversary.

“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and “Jeopardy” have used George Strait trivia as the basis of multiple questions.

George Strait donated many items from his "Pure Country" movie to the Country Music Hall of Fame in November of 1996.

George Strait recorded a duet with Frank Sinatra in 1994.

George Strait wrapped up the shooting of the movie "Pure Country" on June 22nd, 1992. The movie took 40 12-hour days to shoot.

In September of 1990, George Strait eagled one of the par 5’s on the back nine of the Dominion Country Club golf course in San Antonio.

George Strait "Live" video was certified Platinum in April of 1989. It was the first Platinum Award for a video by any country artist.

Houston, Texas Mayor Kathy Whitmire named Feb. 22nd, 1988 as George Strait Day in Houston for his record shattering performances at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

George Strait went behind the bars to play the Huntsville Prison Rodeo in 1985.

George Strait hosted the Canadian Country Music Awards show on March 11, 1984.

In 1984 George purchased his dream car, a 1958 Red and White Corvette.

George Strait and his "Ace in the Hole Band" first appeared on the Austin City Limits TV show in 1981.

"Right or Wrong" was George Strait’s first #1 album.

George enlisted in the Army in 1971. He served as a payroll clerk in Hawaii and sang in an Army band. He was discharged in 1975.

George Strait graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1979 with a degree in agriculture.

George has had 7 Grammy nominations.