STRAIT TO THE HEART: The Life of Country Music's Most Enduring Star- The George Strait Biography George Strait's legendary career can be summed up in one word: consistency. The modest Texan superstar stayed true to his integrity and distinctive traditionalist sound for more than 40 years, even as pop trends and fads continued to cycle through country music. However, Strait's devotion to his honky-tonk roots did not stop him from becoming as well-known as is rarely seen in any genre. With over 100 million albums sold and ...
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STRAIT TO THE HEART: The Life of Country Music's Most Enduring Star- The George Strait Biography George Strait's legendary career can be summed up in one word: consistency. The modest Texan superstar stayed true to his integrity and distinctive traditionalist sound for more than 40 years, even as pop trends and fads continued to cycle through country music. However, Strait's devotion to his honky-tonk roots did not stop him from becoming as well-known as is rarely seen in any genre. With over 100 million albums sold and an unprecedented 60 #1 hit singles, he broke records. The revenue from his Cowboy Rides Away tour alone exceeded $100 million. Through his distinctive appearance, sultry vocal twang, and moving heartland tales, Strait personified country cool from his ascent in the 1980s to his legendary status in the 2000s. Strait's remarkable journey from his modest beginnings as a ranch hand in small Poteet to becoming one of the most renowned performers in music history is revealed in this definitive biography. With deep dives into his greatest hits and incisive commentary from those closest to him, it provides the most thorough look yet at the man whose integrity and showmanship earned him the title of "The King of Country." Discover the wild roller coaster of Strait's early Nashville rejections prior to his breakthrough hit, "Unwound." Take a behind-the-scenes look at his amazing concert tours that revolutionized live country music. Discover the personal resiliency and family tragedies that drove his unwavering dedication to artistic authenticity over financial concessions. Beyond reenacting his iconic musical performances, this engrossing book delves into the human side of Strait that propelled him to unthinkable heights: his humble beginnings, his enduring marriage to Norma, his spirit of entrepreneurship, and his extraordinary business acumen that created an ever-growing multimedia empire around his iconic brand. In an age of disposable entertainment, Strait is an indispensable ambassador for traditional country themes, sounds, and values for millions of people. His incredible tale of dreams fulfilled via tenacity finally receives the critical acclaim it so richly merits thanks to this indispensable biography.
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