RIP!! Family is in mourning, George Strait just passed away from cancer 1 hour ago

George Strait country music star and one of the genre's most influential performers has left an indelible mark on musical history his career which began in the early 1980s has been a testament to resilience talent and a deep understanding of the art of Music early years and the beginning of his career George Strait was born on May 18th 1952 in Peri Landing Texas inspired by traditional country music he was drawn to the genre from an early age playing guitar and performing at school and local events in 1981 after serving in the Army and successfully graduating from college he signed with the music label MCA records which was the beginning of his professional career career and achievements George released his debut album straight country in 1981 which immediately gained popularity with hits like Unwound this album was the launching point for his career which quickly gained momentum straight became known for his Unique Style a combination of traditional country and modern sound which allowed him to win the hearts of millions of fans key moments and successes continuous hits and Records George Strait has released more than 60 albums during his career which have topped the charts multiple times his 33 albums have gone gold or platinum demonstrating his incredible popularity and Commercial Success he also holds the record for the most hits to reach the top 10 on the billboard country chart Grammys and other Awards straight has been honored with numerous Awards including 13 Grammy Awards highlighting his outstanding contributions to music he has also received awards from The Academy of Country Music and the Texas Music Association