George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Straitis an American singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer known as the "King of Country" and one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. He is known for his neotraditionalist country style, cowboy look, and being one of the first and main country artists to bring country music back to its roots and away from the pop country era in the 1980s...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCountry Singer
Date of Birth18 May 1952
CityPoteet, TX
CountryUnited States of America
I used to do a lot of interviews in the early '80s, when my career started, but it came to a point when I decided I didn't want to talk anymore, and people kind of understood that and left me alone.
In the beginning, I wanted to be successful. I wanted to make and have hit records. And I wanted everything that went along with it.
Even though I've been doing it for so long, I still feel fresh. Even when I walk out on stage, I still feel pretty much the same as I've always felt.
I didn't want to be 40 or 50 years old and still playing clubs, I didn't feel like I was making any progress, and I actually gave the band notice at one point. I began to have doubts about my abilities.
I get asked sometimes 'What's the highlight of my career?' because I've been doing it for so long, and I always have a hard time coming up with something, because so many good things have happened.
Swing is my favorite kind of music.
I'm a religious person. I honestly believe we will see each other in heaven someday.
I remember old Elvis when he forgot to remember to forget.
I'm glad He had the never while staring into space, to give this universe a time and place.
My weakness for beautiful women is my most expensive vice, I still believe in matrimony, but I can't afford another try.
I should have checked the price tag before I gave them my last name.
Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys are simply the best band that ever was.
I've been blessed with the ability to sing, and that has taken me so many places I never would have gone otherwise.
I've had great fans, and they've been so loyal over the years.