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George Strait

George Strait. Meghan Patton A2. Born; May 18, 1952 in Poteet, Texas Parents; John Strait and Doris Strait Raised; Pearsall, Texas. George has one son named “Bubba”. He had a daughter, Jenifer, but she passed away when she was 13 years old due to a car accident.

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George Strait

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  1. George Strait Meghan Patton A2

  2. Born; May 18, 1952 in Poteet, Texas • Parents; John Strait and Doris Strait • Raised; Pearsall, Texas

  3. George has one son named “Bubba”. • He had a daughter, Jenifer, but she passed away when she was 13 years old due to a car accident. • He is married to Norma Strait and has been for over forty years. • George’s parents got divorced when he was in the third grade and he lived with his dad on a farm.

  4. George started bull riding when he was little with his older brother. • He is a member of the PRCA (partners in team roping competitions. • Him and Bubba still ride bulls and have competed as a team. • George also ropes and rides horses.

  5. George served in the military. • While he was stationed in Hawaii, he auditioned for an army sponsored band. • When he was discharged from there, he decided to keep going. • He got a group together and formed a band.

  6. “Unwound” was his first single. • “Fool Hearted Memories” was his first number one hit in 1982. • He had a total of 31 No. 1 hits by the mid 90’s. • In the late 80’s and early 90’s, he had won CMA album of the year and entertainer of the year twice. • He started touring in the 1990’s and took Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, The Dixie Chicks, Alan Jackson, and Kenny Chesney along with him who soon became rising stars. • He stopped writing and singing songs for a little bit, but his son has convinced him to keep going. • He is still writing songs and making No. 1 on the charts.

  7. He has also acted in several movies. • Also, he played the role of Dusty in Pure Country. • He was a small role in The Soldier in 1982. • He had a couple little appearances in Grand Champion.

  8. He is considered to be the “King of Country”

  9. Videos • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMeRgsGBenw • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXjl-giN_Jc

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