Who is George Strait?

Born in Texas in 1952, country singer George Strait began performing in a band while serving in the U.S. Army. He landed a recording contract in the 1980s with MCA records and produced numerous hit albums throughout the next three decades. read more

George Harvey Strait was born on May 18, 1952, in Poteet, Texas, to John Byron Strait Sr. (January 11, 1922 – June 4, 2013), and Doris Jean Couser (June 26, 1930 – January 30, 2010). He grew up in nearby Pearsall, in Frio County, where his father was a junior high school mathematics teacher and the owner of a 2,000-acre (810 ha) cattle ranch outside of Big Wells, Texas. read more

Country singer George Strait was born on May 18, 1952, in Poteet, Texas. Strait is one of country music's most popular contemporary singers, well known for staying true to the traditional country sound. read more

Strait is a country singer, songwriter, author, and actor who was born in Poteet in 1952 but grew up in Pearsall. He has sold more than 57 million albums during his career, released 47 No. 1 singles and has more Platinum-selling records than any artist in country music history. read more