Many people may be able to say that they have heard of George Strait but they might not realize that he is really much more than a simple country singer. He is also an actor and a music producer as well. If you have ever seen the movie Pure Country then you will fully understand this.
He became very successful with his first hit in 1981 and it was called Unwound. This is when he first made himself known to the music world and began leaving his impact on the country music world.
It may surprise many people to know that he was raised by his father as his parents were divorced when he was in school and his mother moved away with his sister. He began playing music in a garage band as he explored rock and roll. He eventually eloped with his high school sweetheart and shortly thereafter he enlisted in the Army. It appears that he really was an all around American, country boy.
If you are wondering if this amazing, all around man had children with his wife Norma then you will be happy to know that they had a son and a daughter both. However, their daughter was killed in a car accident when she was 13 years old.
However, the family has continued to give back to the communities around the San Antonio, Texas area as they created a foundation in their daughter’s name where they donate money to children’s charities. Today, George Strait along with others like Martina McBride, Taylor Swift, and legends including Dolly Parton are well respected in country music circles.
If this is not enough for you then you might be shocked to know that George Strait is a Chevy man. He is also a spokesman for a local Chevy dealership near his home and he often refers to this make of vehicle in his songs. He also appears to be true to his roots when you consider the fact that he has been making music for more than 30 years and he has remained with the same recording company.
He has been in a number of movies, in which he has even played himself, and he is only third in line with the most gold and platinum albums. It only seems obvious that he is behind Elvis and the Beatles.