George Strait
American country music singer (born 1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Harvey Strait Sr. (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend.[1] He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional Country music. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 59 number-one hit singles as of 2012.
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Birth name | George Harvey Strait Sr. |
Born | (1952-05-18) May 18, 1952 (age 72) |
Origin | Poteet, Texas |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer, record producer, actor |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Piano |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | MCA (MCA Nashville) |
Website | www.georgestrait.com |
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