Born in 1952 in Poteet, Texas, George Strait was shaped by rural life, hard work, and the sounds of traditional country and Western swing. Artists like Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, and George Jones influenced his musical compass early on. After serving in the U.S. Army and performing with an Army-sponsored band, Strait returned home with a clear sense of purpose: to sing honest songs in a style rooted in country’s past.
Introduction Born in 1952 in Poteet, Texas, George Strait grew up amid the rhythms of...