George Strait Biography, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family & More
American country music singer popularly referred to as the “King of Country”, George Harvey Strait Sr. is an American celebrity. While developing his own unique style of bar-room ballads, western swing, and honky-tonk style songs, he is renowned for being faithful to traditional country music.
When he was in high school, he discovered his passion for rock and roll music and formed a garage band. He would experience live country music concerts that were mostly held in Texan towns. He became involved in country music afterward. He lists his main influences as Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, and George Jones.
His musical career started when he served in the U.S. Army. He formed the country band ‘Stoney Ridge’ during his army days, which he called ‘Ace in the Hole’ when he became the leader.
His band played around Texas at many honky-tonks and pubs and soon established an impressive fan base. He has sold over 70 million albums in the US as of today and holds the world record for having the number-one hit songs in folk music.
Born on the 18th of May 1952. With a height of 5 feet 8 inches, his weight is approximately 77 kg, he wears number 10 in the shoe size. Even at this age, George Strait appears to be fit and in shape. The popular singer has a rare set of green-colored eyes and his hair is of dark brown color.
| Date Of Birth | May 18, 1952 |
| Age | 71 Years |
| Height | In Centimetres – 177 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 8” |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 77 kg In Pounds – 169 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 44-32-38 |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
Known as one of the frontmen of country music, George Strait is a star and the most recognized country singer when it comes to the genre. The popular singer has earned a lot of wealth through his career as a musician and has released many popular albums.
George Strait now lives a luxurious life and has a wonderful house. The total net worth estimated for George Strait is $326 million US dollars as of now.
Poteet, Texas is where George Strait was born and raised. The son of John Byron Strait and Doris Couser Strait, he grew up with a brother and a sister. After studying at Pearsall High School, he later attended South Texas State University.
| Nickname | George Strait |
| Birth Place | Poteet, Texas |
| Profession | Singer, Actor, and Songwriter |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| School | Pearsall High School |
| College | Southwest Texas State University |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Nationality | American |
| Home Town | Poteet, Texas |
| Fathers Name | John Byron Strait
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| Mothers Name | Doris Couser Strait |
| Brothers | Buddy Strait
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| Sister | Pency Edel |
Strait was posted in Hawaii while serving in the army, where he started performing with an army supported band called ‘Rambling Country’ which also played off-base with the name ‘Santee.’ He later entered the country band ‘Stoney Ridge’ as a vocalist while pursuing his college degree. His band toured and attracted local fans all over South and Central Texas.
In 1981, with the aid of his friend Erv Woolsey, Strait eventually signed a solo deal with ‘MCA Records’ after years of struggle. He posted 17 subsequent No. 1’s in the following decade. In 1990, his tenth studio album, ‘Livin’ It Up,’ was released, featuring two number one hits.
He published a self-titled album in 2000 and followed it in 2001 with the critically acclaimed ‘The Road Less Travelled’ album. The year 2006 marked Strait’s thirtieth year in the music business, which he celebrated with the release of a new album with 15 new songs titled ‘It Just Comes Natural.’
Married to his long-time girlfriend Norma Strait, the famous country singer has two children a son and a daughter.
| Girlfriend | Norma Strait |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Norma Strait
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| Children | Son – George Strait Jr.  Daughter – Jenifer Strait
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- ‘Ocean Front Property’ is a multi-platinum album from his 1987 album. It was his first record on the ‘Billboard Top Country Albums Chart’ to debut at No.1.
- The ‘Recording Industry Association of America’ (RIAA) certified him platinum for his debut album ‘Strait Country’ (1981), which catapulted him to fame.
- Strait Out of the Box ‘(1995) is his largest multi-platinum certified album, which sold more than eight million records.
- It is a box set, dating from 1976 to 1995, that contains many of his hit singles.
- The album ‘Pure Country,’ which served as the soundtrack to the 1992 film of the same name, has sold over six million copies and is Strait’s biggest commercial success to date.
- Songs like ‘I Cross My Heart’ and ‘Heartland’ is included.
- As it won him the ‘Grammy Award’ for ‘Best Country Album,’ his 2008 song ‘Troubadour’ is considered one of his best works.
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