There are 40 pictures available that showcase George Strait in his younger years. George Strait has been involved in the country music industry for over four decades. Surprisingly, his passion for country music didn't develop until he reached high school.
The individual, who is now widely recognized and admired, was born on May 18, 1952, in Poteet, Texas. He was raised by his parents, Doris and John Strait. During his teenage years, he developed a strong interest in news radio and the farmer's report. This fascination stemmed from his family's ownership of a large ranch, where he actively contributed and therefore desired to remain well-informed.
Strait began his music career during his time as a student at Pearsall High School. He was a member of a rock 'n roll garage band called the Stoics. Even when he went to college, he continued pursuing music by joining a country band called Stoney Ridge. He discovered the opportunity to join the band after seeing a flyer they had posted on campus, where they were in search of a new vocalist.
After taking on the role of the lead singer, Strait decided to change the name of the band to the Ace in the Hole Band and took on the role of leading the group. They started performing at various honky-tonks and bars located in the southern and central regions of Texas.
During the year 1981, MCA Records expressed interest in signing a deal with Strait. He agreed to the deal and subsequently released his debut single, titled "Unwound." The song garnered significant popularity and achieved a prominent position within the Top 10 list of country music songs during that period.
After gaining more popularity, Strait decided to venture into acting. In 1982, he got a role in the movie "The Soldier". Since then, he has also appeared in a few other films, with "Pure Country" being the most noteworthy. Additionally, he lent his voice to a character on the animated show "King of the Hill".
This country heartthrob was unstoppable, and by the 1990s, he had become extremely famous and was widely known as the King of Country Music, a title he still holds today.
Strait has achieved over 60 songs that reached the top spot on music charts throughout his career and has sold a tremendous number of records, globally.
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