American musician and actor George Strait was born on 18 May 1952, in Poteet, Texas, and is best known as one of the most successful country singers of all time, for such albums as “Strait Out of the Box” and “Pure Country” among many others which have become number one hits. He has been named “Entertainer of the Year” several times, and won many other awards including the National Medal of Art, American Music Award and a Grammy Award.
So just how rich is George Strait, as of mid-2017? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that Strait’s net worth is over $320 million, accumulated during his career in music which now spans more than 40 years.
George Strait Net Worth $320 Million
George grew up on the family’s cattle ranch near Big Wells, Texas, but when George was 10 his parents divorced, and George and his brother were raised by their father. George became interested in music when a teenager, and initially performed with a rock ‘n’ roll garage band, but then developed a love for country music. At 19 he enlisted in the US Army and served four years, then studied at Southwest Texas State University, where he became part of the group called “Stoney Ridge”, later renamed the “Ace in the Hole Band”, which became popular and was the basis of George’s net worth. Soon George was noticed by MCA Records and offered a contract, so Strait became a solo artist with his colleagues as the backup band for him.
In 1981 George released his first song called “Unwound”, which proved popular, and this and other songs were included in George’s first album called “Strait Country”, the success of which added to Strait’s net worth, and his career was well set. George has since released albums regularly, including “Easy Come, Easy Go”, “Beyond the Blue Neon”, “One Step at a Time” and “Love is Everything” among many others. During his career as a singer, George has worked with Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan and others. He has had 61 No. 1 songs on country charts, including a record of at least one every year for 30 years from 1981, confirming his continued popularity. Strait has racked up 70 million albums sold in the US alone, and his RIAA numbers include 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums.
However, George is also an actor, and has appeared in films including “The Soldier”, “Grand Champion”, “Pure Country”, “King of the Hill” and “Pure Country 2: The Gift”, contributing further to his net worth.
In his personal life, Strait married high school girlfriend Norma in 1971, and have a son and daughter, but the latter was killed in a road accident in 1986. Subsequently George and Norma set up the Jenifer Lynn Strait Foundation, donating to children’s charities in the San Antonio area, where they reside.
Academy of Country Music Awards, Country Music Association Awards for Entertainer of the Year, American Music Award for Favorite Country Male Artist, Billboard Music Award for Top Country Artist (1996)
Albums
Strait Out of the Box, Beyond the Blue Neon, Pure Country (1992), Easy Come, Easy Go (1993), The Road Less Traveled (2001), One Step at a Time, Strait Country (1981), Troubadour (2008), Love Is Everything (2013), Strait For The Holidays (2016)
Music Groups
Stoney Ridge, Ace in the Hole Band
Nominations
Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year, Country Music Association Award for Music Video of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Video of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Event of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, Grammy Awar...
Movies
Grand Champion (2004), Thank You Billy Graham (2008), Pure Country (1992), A Pure Country Gift (2010)
TV Shows
The Cowboy Rides Away (2014), Kickin' It (TV Series 2011–2015)
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I want to reach the point where people hear my name and immediately think of real country music.
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Fact
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Scored his 52nd number one hit with "She Let Herself Go". He has more number one hits than any other recording artist in the history of any genre of music. [January 2006]
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Scored his 53rd #1 record with "Give It Away" [September 2006]
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Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on November 6, 2006.
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Recipient of a (USA) National Medal of Arts, 2003.
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Has the most number one country hits of any recording artist ever. He has fifty number one hits, surpassing Conway Twitty's 49.
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His son, 11-year-old George Jr. (aka Bubba), sings the opening lines of Pure Country (1992) in which Strait stars.
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Named Entertainer of the Year by the CMA. [1990]
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His eldest child, Jenifer, died June 25, 1986 in an auto accident near San Marcos, Texas, at age 13.
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Named the Academy of Country Music's Male Vocalist of the Year three consecutive years, 1984-1986, and again in 1988.
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His backing musicians are called the Ace in the Hole band.
Served a three-year stint in Hawaii with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era, first in the payroll department and later in entertainment/music.
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He and his older brother, Buddy, were raised alone by his father, John, after their parents separated when George was in fourth grade.
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"Ocean Front Property", his ninth album, debuted at #1 on Billboard's country music charts, the first album in their history to do so. [1987]
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Named Entertainer of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association (CMA). [1989]
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Given the American Success Award by President George Bush. [1989]
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2000: "The Best Day" (No. 5).
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1999: "Write This Down" (No. 4).
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1998: "I Just Want to Dance With You" (No. 5).
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1997: "One Night at a Time" (No. 2) and "Carrying Your Love With Me" (No. 4).
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1996: "Blue Clear Sky" (No. 2).
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1995: "Check Yes or No" (No. 4).
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1991: "I've Come to Expect it From You" (No. 2).
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1990: "Love Without End, Amen" (No. 4).
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1984: "You Look So Good in Love" (No. 5).
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1983: "A Fire I Can't Put Out" (No. 5).
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Has had at least one of his No. 1 hits rank among the top 5 hits of the year, according to Billboard magazine, in the years 1983, 1984, 1990, 1991 and every year between 1995 and 2000, though none of them ranked as the No. 1 song of the year on the Billboard survey. The hits, and their year-end rankings, are:
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Out of 66 country single releases, only five (including "Murder on Music Row") have failed to reach the top 10. Has scored 52 No. 1 hits on Billboard magazine's country singles chart. He is the only solo artist to have more No. 1 hits then anybody else with 52.
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His 2000 duet, "Murder on Music Row" with Alan Jackson, was named the Country Music Association's 2001 Song of the Year. The song is their statement concerning the state of country music radio...namely, how they believe veteran artists (including George Jones and Merle Haggard) unfairly receive little or no airplay in deference to pop-sounding country performers.
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Has released 28 albums for MCA Nashville Records.
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Hobbies include steer-roping, hunting, fishing, skiing and golf.
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Children's names: Jenifer (born 1973, died 1986 in a car accident) and George Jr. (born 1981).
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George Strait attended Southwest Texas State University.
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Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world [1990]
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Born at 2:00am-CDT
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Halt and Catch Fire
2016
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Game of Silence
2016
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Do-Over
2016
performer: "Cold Beer Conversation"
Ash vs Evil Dead
2015
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Nebraska
2013
performer: "Check Yes Or No"
The Guilt Trip
2012
performer: "Wrapped"
Chuck
2011
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time
2011
Video performer: "Somewhere in Texas"
American Idol
TV Series 1 episode, 2011 performer - 1 episode, 2011
CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs
2011
TV Movie performer: "I Cross My Heart'
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
2009
performer: "Twang"
Dancing with the Stars
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
CMT Hot 20 Countdown
2008
TV Series performer - 1 episode
41st Annual Country Music Association Awards
2007
TV Special performer: "How 'bout Them Cowgirls"
CMT Insider
2007
TV Series performer - 1 episode
40th Annual Country Music Association Awards
2006
TV Special performer: "Give it Away"
Cold Creek Manor
2003
performer: "All My Ex's Live in Texas"
Gilmore Girls
2000
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Mystery, Alaska
1999
performer: "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"
Showgirls
1995
performer: "The Fireman"
Pure Country
1992
performer: "HEARTLAND", "BABY YOUR BABY", "WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS", "OVERNIGHT MALE", "WHEN DID YOU STOP LOVING ME", "LAST IN LOVE", "THOUGHTS OF A FOOL", "THE KING OF BROKEN HEARTS", "I CROSS MY HEART", "SHE LAYS IT ALL ON THE LINE" / producer: "HEARTLAND", "BABY YOUR BABY", "WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS", "OVERNIGHT MALE", "WHEN DID YOU STOP LOVING ME", "LAST IN LOVE", "THOUGHTS OF A FOOL", "THE KING OF BROKEN HEARTS", "I CROSS MY HEART", "SHE LAYS IT ALL ON THE LINE"
Road House
1989
performer: "All My Ex's Live in Texas"
Near Dark
1987
performer: "THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY"
Square Dance
1987
performer: "YOU LOOK SO GOOD IN LOVE"
The River
1984
performer: "The Fireman", "A Little Heaven's Rubbing Off On Me"
The Soldier
1982
"Fool Hearted Memory"
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away
2014
TV Movie executive producer / music producer
George Strait: For the Last Time - Live from the Astrodome
2003
Video producer
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
King of the Hill
2003
TV Series
Cornell
Pure Country
1992
Dusty Wyatt Chandler
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
I'm Still Here
2010/II
special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 50th Annual CMA Awards
2016
TV Movie
Himself
50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
2015
TV Special
Himself
George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away
2014
TV Movie
Himself
ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute to the Troops
2014
TV Movie
Himself - Performer
Entertainment Tonight
2014
TV Series
Himself
CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs
2011
TV Movie
Himself
CMT Insider
2008-2011
TV Series
Himself
The 44th Annual CMA Awards
2010
TV Special
Himself - Performer
Pure Country 2: The Gift
2010
Himself
ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn -- The Last Rodeo
2010
TV Movie
Himself
George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert
2009
TV Special documentary
Himself / Honoree
The 43rd Annual Country Music Association Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself
44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
2009
TV Special
CMT Giants
2008
TV Series
Himself
42nd Annual Country Music Association Awards
2008
TV Special
Himself
CMT Star: Filthy Rich Countdown
2008
TV Movie
Himself
43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
2008
TV Special
41st Annual Country Music Association Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
40th Annual Country Music Association Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself
CMA Red Carpet 2006
2006
TV Movie
Himself
CMT: The Greatest - 40 Days That Shaped Country Music
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
CMT: The Greatest - Sexiest Southern Men
2006
TV Special
Himself
Thank You Billy Graham
2006
Video short
Himself
CMT: The Greatest - 20 Sexiest Men
2006
TV Special
Himself
CMT Greatest Moments: George Strait
2006
TV Special
Himself
CMT: Greatest Men 2005
2005
TV Movie
Himself
CMT: 100 Greatest Duets Concert
2005
TV Special
Himself
The 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
2003 Radio Music Awards
2003
TV Special
Himself
George Strait: For the Last Time - Live from the Astrodome
2003
Video
Himself
The 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself
Grand Champion
2002
Himself
The 27th Annual American Music Awards
2000
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
The 33rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1998
TV Special
Himself
The 32nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1997
TV Special
Himself
30th Annual Country Music Association Awards
1996
TV Special
Himself - Performer
The 31st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1996
TV Special
Himself
The Academy of Country Music's Greatest Hits
1993
TV Special
Himself
Growing Up in the Age of AIDS: An ABC News Town Meeting for the Family - With Peter Jennings
1992
TV Movie
Himself
CBS This Morning
1992
TV Series
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
TV Series
Himself
25th Annual Country Music Association Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself
The 26th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1991
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 18th Annual American Music Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself
24th Annual Country Music Association Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself - Performer
The 25th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself
23rd Annual Country Music Association Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself - Performer
The 24th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself
Cover Story
1987
TV Series
Himself
New Country
1987
TV Series
Himself
The 14th Annual American Music Awards
1987
TV Special
Himself
The Perry Como Christmas Special
1986
TV Special
Himself
The 21st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1986
TV Special
Himself
Hee Haw
1983-1985
TV Series
Himself
The 20th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1985
TV Special
Himself
17th Annual Country Music Association Awards
1983
TV Special
Himself
The Soldier
1982
Himself
Nashville on the Road
1982
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Anderson Cooper 360°
2015
TV Series
Himself - Musician
CMT Insider
2006-2009
TV Series
Himself
Top 50 Videos of 2008
2008
TV Movie
Himself
CMT Hot 20 Countdown
2008
TV Series
Himself
Race to the Red Carpet: 2006 Country Music Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself
CMT: The Greatest - 40 Greatest Albums
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
CMT: 100 Greatest Music Videos
2004
TV Movie
Himself
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2014
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Awards, USA
Favorite Country Music Icon
2012
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Country Album
For the album "Here For a Good Time."
2010
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Country Album
For the album "Twang."
2009
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
2009
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
2008
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Country Vocal Performance - Female
For the song "Give It Away."
2008
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Country Album
For the album "It Just Comes Natural."
2005
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
Known for movies
Nebraska (2013) as Soundtrack
George Strait: For the Last Time - Live from the Astrodome (2003) as Producer