How old is George Strait?

George Harvey Strait Sr. is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981, signalling the arrival of the neotraditional movement. During the 1980s, seven of his albums reached number one on the country charts.

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How did George Strait lose his daughter?

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — The highway patrol filed a charge of criminally negligent homicide Thursday against the driver of a car that crashed and killed the young daughter of country-Western star George Strait.
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Who is George Strait's new wife?

Country music icon George Strait almost missed out on the love of his life, wife Norma Voss Strait. After George took his lady love on their first date, he didn't ask her out again for a very long time.
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Why did George Strait quit singing?

Strait is not an artist who gives many interviews to the press, and in a rare talk with the New Yorker, he said his daughter's death is the reason he has stayed away from the media. “I just didn't feel like talking about it, so I quit… I did want to keep singing, absolutely.
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What is George Strait's real name?

George Strait, in full George Harvey Strait, (born May 18, 1952, Poteet, Texas, U.S.), American country music singer, guitarist, and “new traditionalist,” known for reviving interest in the western swing and honky-tonk music of the 1930s and '40s through his straightforward musical style and his unassuming right-off- ...
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What military branch did George Strait serve in?

Strait served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1975 and ultimately attained the rank of Corporal.
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Is Baby Blue about George Straits daughter?

Mo from Austin, TxIt is not about George's daughter, George didn't even write the song. It was written by a songwriter named Aaron Barker.
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Does George Strait have a plane?

George is a pilot and owns his own jet.
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What does Bubba Strait do for a living?

George Strait's Son, Bubba Strait, is a Country Songwriter and Rodeo Cowboy.
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What is George Strait doing these days?

George Strait is currently touring across 1 country and has 6 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, after that they'll be at Key West Amphitheater, Truman Waterfront in Key West.
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What did Buddy Strait do for a living?

He was an actor, known for Palo Pinto ...
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What happened to George Strait's mother?

She was riding with friends when the driver lost control of his Ford Mustang as he attempted to take a turn too fast. The car rolled over and Jenifer, who did not have a seat belt on, was killed instantly. George arrived at the scene shortly after being notified of the accident.
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Where does George Strait keep his boat?

George Strait's yacht & home in Key Allegro, Rockport, TX.....not that I'm stalking him or anything...........
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Are George Strait and Jeff Bezos related?

Using Find a Grave, which is owned by Ancestry.com, they found quite a few degrees of separation between them: "Strait and Bezos' mother, Jacklyn Gise, are second cousins, making Strait's son, Bubba, third cousins to Jeff Bezos," Billy Dukes wrote.
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Does George Strait actually play the guitar?

1) Besides playing guitar, George is also one heck of a piano player. 2) He's a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, but surprisingly enough— he's not a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
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How many grandchildren does George Strait have?

The couple welcomed a daughter, Jilliann Louise Strait, on Sept. 10, 2016 providing George and Norma with a 2nd grandchild. Harvey is now 9 years old and Jilliann Louise Strait is 5 years old. Jilliann is George Strait's second grandchild and his first and only granddaughter.
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When was George Strait's last song?

Balloons and confetti rained on the fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday night as George Strait played his final song, and walked off the stage forever for now. The Cowboy Rides Away ended with an all-star version of the track from 'Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind. '
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What happened to Dusty's parents in pure country?

When Dusty goes to the cemetery to visit his deceased parents grave, it says his parents were born in both 1941 and 1943 respectively and both died in 1970.
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How much is country singer George Strait worth?

George Strait Net Worth: $300 Million.
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Was Willie Nelson in the army?

Willie Nelson served in the U.S. Air Force for a short time after graduating high school in 1950. However, back troubles forced him to leave the service after being stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
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Did Kris Kristofferson serve in the military?

After serving overseas, Kristofferson was offered an Army job, teaching English literature at the U.S. Military Academy. However, Kristofferson's interests were in music, and he decided to leave the Army in 1965 to pursue songwriting. It is said that his decision to leave the military was a blow to his family.
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