The King of Country: George Strait’s Latest News and Achievements
George Strait, ya know, the “King of Country,” he’s been a big deal in music for like, ever. Seriously, four decades plus! This guy’s a legend. This here article’s gonna give you the lowdown on his latest stuff, achievements, and a quick run-through of his awesome career. I’m kinda excited to write this, he’s my fav!
A Touring Legend
Strait’s been touring forever, it seems. His new tour, “The Honky Tonk Time Machine Tour,” is gonna be epic, I heard. It’s happening in 2023, and I’m so hoping to go! He’s playing SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, July 19th, 2023. I’m already trying to get tickets!
| Tour Name | Years | Number of Shows |
|---|---|---|
| The Cowboy Rides Away | 2014-2015 | 50 |
| The Honky Tonk Time Machine Tour | 2023 | TBA (Hopefully a ton!) |
New Music and Collaborations
In 2022, he dropped his 29th album, “Honky Tonk Time Machine.” Thirteen new songs! I’ve listened to it a million times already. “Three Drinks Behind,” “MIA Down in MIA,” and “The Little Things” are my faves. The Associated Press called it “album of the week,” which is pretty darn cool. Plus, he collabed with Chris Stapleton on “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame”—amazing!
| Album Title | Release Year | Number of Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Honky Tonk Time Machine | 2022 | 13 |
| Strait Out of the Box | 1984 | 10 |
| Ocean Front Property | 1987 | 10 |
Awards and Recognition
This guy’s won a million awards! Seriously. In 2022, he got inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame—totally deserved! Rolling Stone and Billboard both call him the “King of Country,” which, duh.
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Texas Country Music Hall of Fame | 2022 |
| Rolling Stone | “King of Country” |
| Billboard | “King of Country” |
Personal Life
He’s been married to Norma Voss Strait since 1971! That’s awesome. They have four kids from previous relationships: George Canyon Strait, Ben Strait, Jake Strait, and Taylor Strait. Such a big family!
| Family Members | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Norma Voss Strait | Wife |
| George Canyon Strait | Son |
| Ben Strait | Son |
| Jake Strait | Son |
| Taylor Strait | Daughter |
Discography
Thirty-one studio albums! Can you believe it? He’s gone from honky-tonk to country-pop, and it’s all amazing. I love his music so much!
| Album Title | Release Year |
|---|---|
| Strait Country | 1981 |
| Can I Make It Through the Night | 1982 |
| Strait Out of the Box | 1984 |
| Ocean Front Property | 1987 |
| Livin’ It Up | 1988 |
| Blue Clear Sky | 1996 |
| Carrying Your Love with Me | 1997 |
| The Road Less Traveled | 1998 |
| One Step at a Time | 2000 |
| It Just Comes Natural | 2002 |
| Somewhere Down in Texas | 2003 |
| Troubadour | 2006 |
| Twang | 2008 |
| The Magic of Christmas | 2008 |
| Troubadour | 2010 | (Wait, two Troubadours?) |
| Love Is Everything | 2011 |
| Here for a Good Time | 2011 |
| Cold Beer Conversation | 2013 |
| The Cowboy Rides Away | 2014 |
| Honky Tonk Time Machine | 2022 |
Q&A
Q: What is George Strait’s most popular song?
A: “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” it’s like, super famous! 4x Platinum!
Q: How many albums has George Strait released?
A: Thirty-one! A whole bunch!
Q: What is George Strait’s induction into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame?
A: He got inducted in 2022. Big deal!
Q: What is George Strait’s relationship with Chris Stapleton?
A: They collabed on “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame,” off the new album. It’s awesome!
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