{"title":"George Strait","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout George Strait\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Harvey Strait Sr. was born in Poteet, Texas on May 18, 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1975 and graduated from Southwest Texas State University before signing with MCA Nashville in 1981. His debut single Unwound (1981) launched a sustained run of country chart success that has continued across more than four decades, with 60 number-one country singles on the Billboard charts (more than any other artist in any genre). He is widely cited as the leader of the 1980s neotraditional country movement and one of the defining figures in late-20th-century mainstream country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Strait's sound combines country, neotraditional country, honky tonk, country pop, and traditional country with his distinctive smooth baritone vocal delivery and arrangements drawing on classic Western swing, honky tonk, and traditional country reference points. His career has been a defining template for mainstream country music traditionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrait Country (1981, MCA Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight or Wrong (1983, MCA Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreatest Hits (1985, MCA Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Country (1992, MCA Nashville) - soundtrack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying Your Love with Me (1997, MCA Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonkytonkville (2003, MCA Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwang (2009, MCA Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Beer Conversation (2015, MCA Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonky Tonk Time Machine (2019, MCA Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMCA Nashville pressings of the George Strait catalog have been issued in standard editions across the long catalog. Multiple anniversary box sets and Strait Out of the Box compilations have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to George Strait typically start with Greatest Hits (1985) or Pure Country (1992). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/country-vinyl-records\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1990s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"george-strait-icon-vinyl","title":"Icon LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIcon is a compilation album by American country music artist George Strait. It was originally released on CD in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540852682935,"sku":"210000055880","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3738271.jpg?v=1781154497"},{"product_id":"george-strait-cowboys-and-dreamers-vinyl","title":"Cowboys and Dreamers LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorge Strait's \"Cowboys and Dreamers\" LP borrows the gravity of barroom confessions, with tracks like \"Three Drinks Behind\" laying bare some hard truths. The artist's storytelling sharpens with age, each song cutting deeper than the last. This double vinyl isn't just another item on the shelf; it carries the weight of a legacy that's gaining momentum with his current stadium tour. The King of Country isn't fading away; he's still crafting his narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785789714615,"sku":"210000092029","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4343216-3186987.jpg?v=1783045927"},{"product_id":"george-strait-1-s-vol-3-translucent-smoke-vinyl","title":"#1's Vol. 3 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate George Strait's legacy with the #1's Vol. 3 LP, featuring 14 of his chart-topping hits like \"The Chill Of An Early Fall\" and \"The Best Day.\" This special edition is pressed on striking translucent smoke vinyl, perfect for collectors and country music fans alike. Dive into the rich sounds of Strait's unforgettable music on this beautifully crafted LP from MCA Nashville.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785880842423,"sku":"210000092297","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4197359-3265061.jpg?v=1783046181"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/george-strait.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}