George Strait is an American musician and actor known as one of the most successful country singers. His net worth is estimated to be over $320 million as of mid-2017. George Strait was born on 18 May 1952, in Poteet, Texas. He became interested in music during his teenage years and started performing with a garage band. Later, he shifted his focus to country music. After serving in the US Army and studying at Southwest Texas State University, he gained popularity with his band, “Ace in the Hole Band”, which later led to a contract with MCA Records, launching his successful solo career.
George has released several albums including “Strait Out of the Box”, “Pure Country”, “Easy Come, Easy Go”, “Beyond the Blue Neon”, “One Step at a Time” and “Love is Everything”, with many chart-topping hits. Notably, he has collaborated with other famous artists such as Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, and Sheryl Crow. George Strait has also ventured into acting, appearing in films like “The Soldier” and “Pure Country”. Despite his successful career, he has faced personal tragedy with the loss of his daughter in a road accident in 1986.
He married his high school girlfriend, Norma, in 1971, and the couple has a son and a daughter. In the aftermath of their daughter’s untimely passing, they established the Jenifer Lynn Strait Foundation to support children’s charities in San Antonio.
In addition to his music and acting career, George Strait has produced and performed in various TV shows and movies, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. His influence extends beyond music, and he has been involved in philanthropy and charitable endeavors.
