After joining the army, Strait was serving in Hawaii and joined a band called Rambling Country. After many unsuccessful years of trying to land a record deal as a band, George signed a contract with MCA in 1980. The following year Strait released his first album Strait Country.
During this time period, Country-Pop was becoming popular and George Strait was one of few country artists to remain strictly Traditional Country. He also managed to gain a large following and many #1 hits throughout the rest of the decade. By 1989 George was the face of Country music, winning Entertainer of the Year in 1989 and 1990 at the CMA's (Country Music Awards).
Between 1996 and 2000 Strait released four hit albums. He also won a National Medal of the Arts presented by George W. Bush.
Strait has been motivated by the death of his daughter, Jennifer, in a car accident in 1986, to be a better father, song-writer and artist in general. His son, George Jr performs in rodeo's as a cowboy.
Strait's final tour is currently moving through the US and will be visiting Detroit in February of 2014, his final Detroit show.
Carrying Your Love With Me- George Strait (1997)
"Carrying Your Love With Me" is one of my many favourite songs by George, his traditional country lyrics and feel remind me of the music I listened to growing up and really bring me back to the good ole' days when there were no worries, I'd go driving around with my Dad in his truck and just listen to traditional artists (or the occasional bluegrass artist which i do not care for) for hours. George is the everyday family man and is the perfect example of the man every boy should strive to be.
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