1982 Classic Ballad Was This Country Icon's First No. 1 Hit—And It Still Holds Up

George Straithas had over 40 songs hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, but it all started with one 1982 track ...
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On This Day in 1981, Johnny Paycheck’s Loss Was George Strait’s Gain as the “King of Country” Released His First Major Hit

Facing rejection from every major record label in Nashville, George Strait decided to swap his musical dreams for a steady income designing cattle pens. However, following the advice of his wife, ...
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George Strait's journey: How hard work and authenticity led to his success

The King of Country shares wisdom on the importance of hard work, patience, persistence—and perhaps most importantly, never ...