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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.

5.   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.

7.   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.

8.   “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.

9.   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.

10.   He is considered to be the “King of Country”

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