George Strait

Summary

George Strait is a human^[1]. Born in Poteet^[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1952^[3]. He worked as a singer^[4], actor^[5], songwriter^[6], film actor^[7], and guitarist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,905 views/month, #1,313 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Poteet^[2], George Strait…
• George Strait was born on May 18, 1952^[3].
• George Strait's father was John Byron Strait, Sr^[10].
• George Strait held citizenship in United States^[11].
• English was George Strait's native language^[12].
• George Strait's professions included singer^[4].
• George Strait's professions included actor^[5].
• George Strait worked as a songwriter^[6].
• George Strait worked as a film actor^[7].
• George Strait's professions included guitarist^[8].
• George Strait's professions included country musician^[13].
• George Strait was educated at Texas State University^[14].
• George Strait received the National Medal of Arts^[15].
• George Strait received the Kennedy Center Honors^[16].
• George Strait is recorded as male^[17].
• George Strait's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• George Strait was affiliated with the Republican Party^[19].
• George Strait's genre is country music^[20].
• George Strait's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[21].
• George Strait's record label is recorded as MCA Inc.^[22].
• George Strait's discography is recorded as George Strait discography^[23].
• George Strait's Commons category is recorded as George Strait^[24].
• George Strait's family name is recorded as Strait^[25].
• George Strait's given name is recorded as George^[26].
• George Strait's official website is recorded as http://www.georgestrait.com^[27].

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Origins and Family

George Strait was born in Poteet^[2]. He was born on May 18, 1952^[3]. His father was John Byron Strait, Sr^[10]. English was his native language^[12].

Education

George Strait was educated at Texas State University^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[4], actor^[5], songwriter^[6], film actor^[7], guitarist^[8], and country musician^[13].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts^[15], a medallion^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1984^[30] and Kennedy Center Honors^[16], an award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1978^[33].

Personal Life

George Strait was affiliated with the Republican Party^[19].

Why It Matters

George Strait ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,905 views/month, #1,313 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Billy Ray Cyrus^[36], a singer-songwriter^[37], b. 1961^[38], of United States^[39], awarded the Favorite Country Single^[40].

FAQs

Where was George Strait born?

George Strait's place of birth was Poteet^[2].

Who were George Strait's parents?

George Strait's father was John Byron Strait, Sr^[10].

What did George Strait do for work?

George Strait worked as singer^[4], actor^[5], songwriter^[6], film actor^[7], and guitarist^[8].

Where did George Strait go to school?

George Strait was educated at Texas State University^[14].

What awards did George Strait receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts^[15] and Kennedy Center Honors^[16].

Who did George Strait influence?

George Strait has been cited as an influence by Billy Ray Cyrus^[36].