George Strait

American country music singer (born 1952)
Person human Q366584
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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 (8,713 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 education included a stint at Texas State University[13].
  • George Strait received the National Medal of Arts[14].
  • George Strait received the Kennedy Center Honors[15].
  • George Strait is recorded as male[16].
  • George Strait's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • George Strait was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].
  • George Strait's genre is country music[19].
  • George Strait's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • George Strait's record label is recorded as MCA Inc.[21].
  • George Strait's discography is recorded as George Strait discography[22].
  • George Strait's Commons category is recorded as George Strait[23].
  • George Strait's family name is recorded as Strait[24].
  • George Strait's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • George Strait's official website is recorded as http://www.georgestrait.com[26].
  • George Strait's topic's main category is recorded as Category:George Strait[27].

Body

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[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts[14], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1984[30] and Kennedy Center Honors[15], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1978[33].

Personal Life

George Strait was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].

Why It Matters

George Strait ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,713 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 16 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[13].

What awards did George Strait receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts[14] and Kennedy Center Honors[15].

Who did George Strait influence?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . thehill.com. thehill.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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