George Strait

Biography

George Harvey Strait Sr., known as the "King of Country," is a country music singer, songwriter, actor, and rancher born on May 18, 1952. He holds the record for most #1 hit singles with 57 and has sold over 68.5 million albums in the United States, including 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold certifications. Strait's unique style of western swing music has influenced a new breed of performers, earning him multiple awards, including CMA Entertainer of the Year and ACM Entertainer of the Year.