George Strait
Ethan Miller / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Daily Roundup: George Strait, Scotty McCreery + More
Friday was a really big day for George Strait. The King of Country turned 60 on May 18, and we celebrated right along with him with a list of little-known facts about the singer. Find those in today's Daily Roundup -- plus, find out when to tune in to watch Scotty McCreery return 'home' next week.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Favorite George Strait Song – Readers Poll
George Strait has literally hundreds of songs in his vast catalog, but in honor of his 60th birthday today (May 18), we're asking you the impossible: What is your favorite George Strait song? Trust us, we know -- the possibilities are endless. Yet somehow, we've narrowed it down to just five choices.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About George Strait
George Strait is celebrating his 60th birthday today (May 18)! There isn't an artist in country music who's been as successful for as long as the King. He's charted at least one song every year since his debut single 'Unwound' hit in 1981. Strait got his start in an unusual way, however. In fact, there are a number of quirks about the legend's life you might find surprising.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images George Strait Returns to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2013
Calling all rodeo fans! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo -- one of the biggest events of its kind in the country -- has announced a killer line-up for 2013. In addition to the usual events, like calf scrambles, chuck wagons races, and of course the rodeo itself, Rodeo Houston is known for putting on some killer country music shows with the biggest names in the biz. Next year, one of the biggest of all, legendary country star George Strait, will make his first appearance at the festival since 2003.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images George Strait, ‘Drinkin’ Man’ – Song Review
When you've been around for over 30 years and put almost 60 songs on top of the Billboard charts, it's probably difficult to surprise people, right? Actually, if you've made it that far it's because you've turned surprises into a career. George Strait's new song 'Drinkin' Man' is a gut-punch one dials up again and again.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Taylor Swift and George Strait Take Over No. 1 Slots on Country Singles Charts
Taylor Swift and George Strait split the No. 1 title this week, as their songs top the two main country singles charts. Swift's 'Ours' takes the leading slot on Billboard, while Strait's 'Love's Gonna Make It Alright' snatches the No. 1 position on Mediabase / Country Aircheck.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images George Strait Achieves 59th No. 1 Hit With ‘Love’s Gonna Make It Alright’
George Strait hasn't been writing and releasing music since he was born, but if he had, and he had one No.1 hit every year of his life, he would be right where he is now. The 59-year-old country king is celebrating his astounding 59th No. 1 hit with 'Love's Gonna Make It Alright' from his September 2011 Grammy-nominated record, 'Here for a Good Time.'
Rick Diamond, Getty Images George Strait Confirms Name of New Grandson
George Strait has opened up about life as a grandfather -- and about the new little boy's name. In an interview with Country Countdown USA's Lon Helton, Strait confirmed rumors that the family name would be carried on for decades to come.
Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images Blake Shelton Aspires to Tour Like George Strait and With Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton is a busy man, but he's busting his butt now, releasing albums, touring and appearing on 'The Voice' so -- as he puts it -- he and his wife Miranda Lambert can "relax and not have to tour until we're on our walkers." Clearly, Shelton and Lambert plan to enjoy their twilight years by taking gigs and socking away cash now so they don't have to stumble on stage when they are past their prime... although it is hard to imagine their talents aging or expiring.
Kevin Winter / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, George Strait + More
The boy who Taylor Swift invited to the ACM Awards responded via video today. He's fighting cancer and had invited Swift to prom last week. George Strait is also sick, but thankfully things don't seem to be nearly as dire -- although he did have to do something almost unheard of to his fans.
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