Country Thang Daily picked 27 country songs everyone knows. These songs have made it beyond the genre and across different audiences, and anyone can literally enjoy them. And for country fans like us, the fun doubles. We’re sure that you ...
“Three Nails and a Cross” is included in George Strait’s twenty-seventh album, Here for a Good Time, which was released on the 6th of September 2011. It was co-written by Bobby Boyd, Dillon, George Strait, and Strait’s son Bubba. During ...
George Strait’s music almost always relates to something that has happened in his life. In the song “The Best Day,” the King of Country Music sings about the relationship he has with his only son. The song was released in ...
In 2016, history was made at the Country Music Association (CMA) when it celebrated its 50th-anniversary show. Some of the biggest names in country music joined together and performed a one-of-a-kind production that there has ever been. This includes some ...
It’s been nearly four decades since George Strait played on the prestigious stage of Gruene Hall at New Braunfels, Texas – but in 2016, the King of Country made a thrilling comeback within its hallowed walls. The lucky few cramped ...
In 2004, George Strait released “I Hate Everything” as the lead single off his compilation album, 50 Number Ones. The song easily ranked atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and was a crossover success, peaking at No. 35 on Billboard Hot 100. ...
Can you imagine other artists singing Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn’s “Lead Me On?” Well, it looks like George Strait and Martina McBride did a great job! In 2019, thousands of fans gathered in Nashville for an hours-long birthday celebration ...
Thud in his wooden chair with his cowboy hat on, a three-year-old boy showed off his charm and put out some fires as he channeled country music legend George Strait, in his adorable rendition of “Fireman.” He gave his mother ...
George Strait may have kept his hands full being a modern-day troubadour driven by his passion to make music of the highest quality – but he has always been a devoted husband and family man first. He has built a ...
On April 26, 2013, we lost the Possum, George Jones, whose seamless iconic voice sang heartbreak so intense that he inspired a generation of country singers and songwriters. It only made sense that the 2013 Country Music Association Awards paid ...
In 1983, George Strait earned his second No. 1 hit on the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, thanks to “A Fire I Can’t Put Out.” It was released as the fourth and final single off his album Strait from the ...
On Monday night (April 11), George Strait made another record! During the 2022 CMT Music Awards, The King of Country Music took home the award for Performance of The Year for his rendition of Charley Pride’s 1970 classic hit, “Is ...
Whether you’re a proud football fan or someone having difficulty telling the difference between a touchdown from a field goal, the chances are that you’re still probably throwing a party to celebrate the Super Bowl every year. Thanks to the ...
In 2016, George Strait became a grandfather once again. The country singer has announced the arrival of his granddaughter, Jilliann Louise Strait, telling the crowd about her birth during a show at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas that day. ...
George Strait celebrated fifty years of marriage with his wife, Norma Strait, last December 4 – which happened to be the second of the two-night ‘Strait To Vegas’ show at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Norma was also in ...
If Elvis Presley is generally considered the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Michael Jackson is Pop’s, then who is the ‘King of Country Music’? The interesting thing about this is that Country has given all sorts of titles to singers, ...
Sometimes when life hits us a bit hard, a dose of inspiring country songs is all we need to get out of bed and have the strength to face all the challenges that may come our way. From motivational country ...
For some reason, country songs about missing someone hit way so deep that you’d probably be so emotional you’d pour a drink while listening to it. After all, country music is known for being so in touch with raw feelings, ...
Are you feeling down? Here’s a playlist of upbeat country songs that will surely shift your mood from sullen to sunny. Even if you’re already in high spirits and want to keep the good vibes flowing, these tracks are guaranteed ...
There are days when we feel happy, and there are also days when we’re sad, but no matter what emotion, there are country songs with color in the title that fit just right to what we feel. So we compiled ...
Through the years, country songs about fire have been among the most popular ones in the genre – whether it’s about a burning desire to say something, representing a plethora of emotions, or literal fires burning things to the ground. ...
They say, “clouds in the sky very much resemble the thoughts in our minds.” So, it was no surprise to find quite a few country songs about clouds that could perfectly describe what you feel right now – whether you’re ...
George Strait was perhaps the most far fetched contender for movie stardom out of all the country stars in the 1980s and 1990s. The undisputed King of Country Music was notoriously known for avoiding on-camera appearances earlier in his career ...
In 1992, the Pure Country cast transported everyone back in time with their dramatic musical film. And what made it even more interesting was that it starred one of the most prominent country singers in history – George Strait. He was one ...
If Nashville is the Music City, Las Vegas is Sin City and the Strip is the capital of music residencies. And fittingly so, since Las Vegas has been playing host to a lot of different performers since 1940 when world-famous ...
Every long-lasting marriage has its own secret formula, but it looks like being married to a country musician is a common denominator. After all, there are a lot of famous country couples who have been living proof of it. So ...
We all love to reminisce – that’s part of life. And these country songs about growing up will help you realize how important it is to look back with joy and contentment at the wonderful blessings in our lives. RELATED: ...
There are so many great country karaoke songs out there, and picking the right one may make or break the night. You will never know when your friends are going to invite you over for a karaoke party; so, you ...
The top paid country musicians of 2020 occupied four slots in Billboard’s latest Top 40 U.S. Money Makers ranking, down from eight last year. With the shift in the music landscape – less touring and more digital streaming and physical ...
If you are one of the many fans of the King of Country Music, George Strait, then I’m sure you’re also one of the many who look up to his marriage as a bit of a country fairytale. George Strait ...
George Strait’s son, Bubba Strait, is the very definition of the saying, “Like father, like son.” He grew up to be a fan of two things his dad loved the most – team roping and, of course, country music. Not ...
George Strait and wife Norma Strait’s 50-year marriage is one for this age’s fairy tales. Their love story that started in a small town grew to become one of country music’s greatest love stories. And honestly, despite the unprecedented takeoff ...
Exactly forty years ago, the country radio was blessed with George Strait’s warm baritone and easygoing, conversational style of singing. But he did not only storm the airwaves but also the nation’s hearts. George Strait songs were able to go ...
George Strait is known for several songs, but “I Cross My Heart” stood out as one of the most treasured and memorable hits ever recorded by the living legend. Released in 1992 as the first single to his album Pure ...
Who would have thought that the song the King of Country George Strait made a hit was not originally his? “Amarillo By Morning” is one of the greatest hits of Strait and considered to be one of his signature songs. ...
“Amarillo By Morning” has become one of country music’s most recognizable anthems, and it has helped propel George Strait to stardom. The song appeared on the King of Country’s 1982 album Strait from the Heart. However, despite holding the record ...
George Strait’s Give It Away is one of the most heart-wrenching country breakup songs that will surely leave you shedding a tear or two. The song is about a woman who just had enough of everything and decided to pack up and ...
Matthew McConaughey’s “We’re Texas” Online Concert excites fans because of the star-studded guests. They are teaming up to aid the Texans affected by Winter Storm Uri. George Strait, Willie Nelson, and Miranda Lambert are the music icons that teamed up ...
Many people may argue that George Strait’s ‘Ocean Front Property’ is full of false statements. Well, that is actually true. This hit song shouldn’t be taken literally as hidden within the catchy lyrics are metaphors. The “King of Country” made ...
George Strait’s Texas Mansion recently made headlines as it fittingly shows the extent of his success as the King of Country. With over 70,000,000 albums sold in the U.S alone, the American singer has surely made enough to wow every ...
Sometimes the best songs are born from the most random of thoughts or questions. For Sanger Shafer and Darlene Shafer, his wife at the time, it was the question, “Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?” The couple had lived ...
Have you been singing George Strait‘s “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright” and got impressed by how well-written it is? Well, it was actually written by another country superstar, and it’s no other than the award-winning Chris Stapleton. Before Stapleton was ...
In 2016, country star Kane Brown decided to take on George Strait‘s iconic “Check Yes or No” for the Forever Country Cover Series in part of the 50th anniversary of the CMA Awards. Brown gave the timeless song his fresh ...
It has been nearly four decades since George Strait earned his first No. 1 hit with “Fool Hearted Memory.” The song was released as the first single from Strait’s album Strait from the Heart and was included in the soundtrack ...
In 1981, George Strait made a major label debut with his song “Unwound.” Released as the lead single from his debut album Strait Country, the song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart – it was ...
You probably know George Strait‘s “The Chair” extremely well, but do you know how it came to be?The song was released in 1985 as the first single from Strait’s album Something Special. It quickly reached No. 1 on the country ...
Country music superstars Kenny Chesney and George Strait‘s “Shiftwork” duet was released in 2007 as the third single off Chesney’s album Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates, and the song was considered to be the album’s highlight. “That’s my ...
George Strait honors the men and women who serve in the police force in his song “The Weight of the Badge.” It was released as the second single off Strait’s 2019 album Honky Tonk Time Machine. The song comes with ...
In 2015, The King of Country found himself climbing the charts once again with his song “Let It Go.” Released as the lead-off single from his studio album Cold Beer Conversation, the song peaked at No. 18 on US Bubbling ...
Hank Williams’ classic song, “Hey Good Lookin’,” is absolutely something for the country music history books. Do you remember the CMA awards show back in 2004 when it put together some of the biggest names in country music for a ...
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” is perhaps Brooks & Dunn’s most memorable hit. It was proven during the “ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn – The Last Rodeo” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas ten years ago. Sixteen of the country’s biggest ...
Reba McEntire is arguably one of the most successful female country artists since the ‘80s and ‘90s. With the commercial success that Reba had in the ‘80s, it was nearly impossible for her to attract different offers from some of ...
With this year’s Billboard Music Awards coming to a close, take a look at your favorite country artists and who brought home the different awards. There were several country artists who were nominated for country music and all-genre categories. This includes ...
Whenever a country fan hears the song “Troubadour,” the first thing they think of is George Strait. The King of Country gave the song an iconic status after releasing it in 2008 as the second single and title track from ...
It has been 19 years since the most unimaginable day happened. On September 11, 2001, two passenger planes crashed straight into the two World Trade Center Towers in New York while another hijacked plane went straight for the Pentagon in Virginia. ...
The year 2016 went down in history as George Strait called out country radio in his song “Kicked Outta Country.” The song appeared on Strait Out of the Box Part 2 box set, which chronicles Strait’s career from 1996 to ...
The King of Country proved he’s still in classic form when he released “God and Country Music” off his 2019 album Honky Tonk Time Machine. And much to everyone’s surprise, George Strait enlisted a very precious duet partner – it’s ...
The reigning King of Country Music has proven why he’s earned that title throughout his career. Ten years ago, he released another Top 10 hit song, “The Breath You Take.” It was George Strait’s fourth single from his album Twang. ...
In today’s world, where country music is sounding more pop than its usual twangy tone, there are artists saving country music and keeping it as alive as possible. But is country music really dead? Well, if you’d ask country legend, ...
Few were those backup bands that are able to gain much fame as the artists they’re playing with. Still, none could come as famous as the ‘Ace in the Hole Band’ which backed George Strait for the length of his ...