Black Panther Lyrics: (Why I go easy?) Once novices, they are now their sisterâs peers and have a shared understanding of the difficulties of being frequently away from home. ; Gayle King will host the show, which airs Sunday, April 5 at 8 EST on CBS. Ocean Front Property was the first country album to ever debut at number one on the charts by any artist. However, the songs never achieved wide recognition, and Strait continued to manage his family cattle ranch during the day to make some extra cash.[17][18]. Now Thatâs What I Call A Country Party is a various artist cd that contains 18 songs from various country artists from the 2000âs. Editorsâ Notes Australian-born, Nashville-based sibling duo for KING & COUNTRY are no strangers to holiday musicâthey have released a handful of Christmas singles (and an EP, 2013's Into the Silent Night) over the years, including a particularly popular take on the holiday classic "Little Drummer Boy. My husband mentioned that he liked âRed Solo Cupâ by Toby Keith because it brilliantly tells a story of someone (via a drunken stupor) describing drinking with their friends at a party in a natural sort of way. He is credited with the first million-selling single, âBlue Yodel #1,â and his catalog of songs, all recorded between 1927 and 1933, established him as the first preeminent voice in country music. Find exclusive Country Now content, including interviews, photos and videos, at CountryNow.com. [9] The family worked at the ranch on the weekends and in the summers. [48] George Strait Jr., who is a graduate of then Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) in San Marcos, used to compete as a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association team-roping competitor. Strait was supported on the tour by his longtime 11-member touring group, the Ace in the Hole Band. [44] This CMT concert special had 1-1/4 hours of music from the concert, and interviews. For example, the Strait Tours earned $99 million in three years. Get CMT⦠It was my first time seeing them and I would absolutely see them again! Clearly the crown is in safe hands. Get the latest Country Music News and Videos on your favorite Artists. He was only the second artist (after Eddy Arnold in 1966) to be inducted into the Hall of Fame while still actively recording and producing chart-topping hits and albums. Michael Levin/Getty Images. Strait was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and 2013, and ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1990 and 2014. Read about our approach to external linking. His 44 Billboard country number-one hits are a record, four more than Conway Twitty's total that includes several duets with Loretta Lynn. The album's third single, "Drinkin' Man", was less successful, peaking at number 37. He was a music teacher, and when his family began to grow, and his teacherâs salary didnât, he formed a family orchestra with his wife Pearl and their seven children (Karleton, Maxine, Luise, Alyce, Donna, Yvonne ⦠According to the RIAA, Strait is the 12th best-selling album recording artist in the United States overall. Stream songs including "Kerry's Country King". The title track, "It Just Comes Natural" became his 42nd Billboard number one. When someone ask what is country music, the best answer is George Strait. Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1980. Twang was certified gold for selling over 500,000 copies. The King Family Biography. Australian country music is a part of the music of Australia.There is a broad range of styles, from bluegrass, to yodeling to folk to the more popular. [39], On September 26, 2012, Strait announced that he was retiring from touring, and that his Cowboy Rides Away Tour would be his last. Now, should we make a statue or, as is traditional, wait for him to provide his own? [60] Additionally, Strait is also the first artist in the history of Billboard to have at least one single enter the top 10 of a Billboard chart for 30 consecutive years, starting in 1981 when his debut single "Unwound" peaked at number six on the Hot Country Singles chart. In October 2012, Strait released the single "Give It All We Got Tonight",[32] which was included on his album Love Is Everything, released on May 14, 2013. He has a net worth of $30 million. Still a way to go on that personal fortune though (a meagre $105 million), but there's plenty of time to secure a few endorsements and rake in the cash. The country woman listed on this page represent different styles of Western and Country Music. A new episode from the music series 'Now Hear This.' Nicknamed the King of Country Music, Roy Acuff was the personification of country music for nearly 40 years. The lead single from the album, "I Saw God Today", debuted at number 19 on the Radio and Records and Billboard charts. Country music, style of American popular music that originated in rural parts of the South and West in the early 20th century. But his streams are where he is most effective, coming in at sixth place overall, just behind fellow all-rounder David Guetta, who narrowly missed out on a place in our Top 10. [30], In April 2009, Strait was honored by the Academy of Country Music with the Artist of the Decade Award, which was presented to Strait by the previous ACM Artist of the Decade, Garth Brooks. Every vote matters! Welcome to the official site of for KING & COUNTRY. The film Pure Country featured George Strait in the lead role as Dusty Chandler, a famous country singer who strays too far from his country roots and traditional sound. [43] Many of these performers gathered together for the tour's final concert in Arlington before 104,793 fansâthe largest ticketed attendance at a single-show concert in the United States. And she achieved all that with only 43 weeks at No.1 and a piffling personal fortune of around $210 million. - Music On TV: What Works Now; Close Calls; Chart Search; Boxscore; Billboard Bulletin; Artist index; Song Index; PRO CHARTS . Christopher grew up on a staple diet of country music at home with country legends like Keith Whitley and Dolly Parton on regular rotation, developing the love he has for country music. [11], Strait released a self-named album in 2000, which despite a number-one and number-seven showing on the country and Billboard 200 album charts, respectively, produced no number-one singles, and was the first studio album of his career to not be certified platinum. [17] They gained a regional following and opened for national acts such as The Texas Playboys. Robert Moor, creator of the Joe Exotic: Tiger King podcast, said on Twitter that Joe contributed to his music to the extent of singing âsoftly over the top of the vocal track.â It all started in the 1920s with the patriarch of the Family, William King Driggs Sr. or "King" as he was known, in Pleasant Grove, Utah. In 1983, Strait made his first appearance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, when the headlining star, Eddie Rabbitt, came down sick with the flu. Governor Rick Perry, who was in attendance with First Lady Anita Thigpen Perry, announced that henceforth, May 18, Strait's birthday, would be "George Strait Day" in Texas. Strait Country was hailed by critics as a traditionalist breakthrough that broke the trend of pop-influenced country prevalent at the time. [22][23] The incident caused Strait to greatly limit his contact with the media. [33] The song reached the top of the Mediabase charts in May 2013. His nickname is The King of Country and has 60 number one songs to back it up, yet he canât get any airplay - so he wrote a song about it. If the titles of King and Queen of Pop are up for grabs, ... the new King of Pop and the Grand Monarch of Music as well. For the next 40 years, most country music fell under the traditional country umbrella, regardless if it was the big-band dance music of Western swing or driving roadhouse honky tonk. Choose the all time best singer. "[18] It did not produce any number ones for Strait, but included the hits "Cowboys Like Us" and a cover of Bruce Robison's "Desperately". On June 1, 2013, Strait appeared in the Alamodome, in San Antonio, Texas, before 70,000 fans in the last concert of the first half of his two-year farewell tour. He was instrumental in bridging the chasm between country musicâs early backwoods persona to the more mainstream genre it became. [24], His grief did not hinder his performance, however, or his output, as he went on to release 11 straight number-one hits, starting with "Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her" in 1986 and ending with "Ace in the Hole" in 1989. The win is currently the longest span between wins for that award, as well. [11], Strait began his musical interest while attending Pearsall High School, where he played in a rock and roll garage band. Another all-rounder, Katy didn't score a perfect 10 in any category, but did well across the board, particularly in streams (third overall) and social media, where she came fourth, just behind Selena Gomez. [13] On October 6, 1972, while still in Hawaii, George and Norma had their first child, Jenifer. The concert also set a record for the largest gross at a single-show country concert, $18,194,374, and broke the 33-year-old record as well for "largest indoor concert ever," easily surpassing the 87,500 fans who attended the 12/05/81 Rolling Stones concert at the New Orleans Superdome (opening acts, The Neville Brothers, followed by George Thorogood and the Destroyers). A common joke runs that if one plays a country song backwards, the singer's child recovers from an illness, he gets his job back, his wife returns to him and his dog isn't run over by a car. Strait has recorded the most number-one songs and top-five songs in the history of music of any kind, and is the only artist in the history of music of any kind to have a top-10 hit every year for 30 years. Justin Bieber is, according to our figures, the most-streamed artist, with the second-largest social media fanbase after Taylor Swift (160 million follows across the ⦠People, in their four-star review, remarked, "If ever there was a natural in country music, it's Strait," while USA Today raved that "he continues to make such consistent quality look easy". Your opinion is important. [20] 1982 saw the release of Strait's second album, the critically acclaimed Strait from the Heart, which featured the first number-one single of his career, "Fool Hearted Memory", and the top-five "Amarillo by Morning" originally sung and written by Terry Stafford in 1973. [50], Since 2010, Strait has served as spokesman for the Wrangler National Patriot program, a campaign designed to raise awareness and funds for America's wounded and fallen military veterans and their families. Strait and his family were struck with tragedy when his 13-year-old daughter, Jenifer, was killed in a one-car, alcohol-unrelated accident in 1986. Lance Houston. From the Popular songs hitting the BillBoards to the golden oldies like June. His musical preference soon turned to country with singers Hank Thompson, Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Bob Wills, Hank Williams, and Frank Sinatra influencing his style. Pop Songs; Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs; Hot Country ⦠[citation needed]. Strait began the decade with the release of his 10th studio album, Livin' It Up, which featured two number-one hits, including "Love Without End, Amen", his first multiweek hit, and "I've Come to Expect It From You". Music can be divided into different genres in ⦠Jimmie Rodgers, known as the "Father of Country Music," was an instant national success. [12], He eloped with his high school sweetheart, Norma Voss. Strait had a limited role in the sequel to Pure Country, Pure Country 2: The Gift. The initial deal was for one song. [52], Strait owns a Gulfstream G450 business jet and carries a personal registration N518GS. Past winners of the award are Marty Robbins (1960s), Loretta Lynn (1970s), Alabama (1980s), and Garth Brooks (1990s). Born on March 28, 1955 in Oklahoma. Elsewhere, her 32 weeks at the top spot (eight in the UK, 24 in the US) helped her barge Lady Gaga aside to become the fifth-highest ranked female star (and seventh overall), and fly the flag as the sole British entry for either king or queen position. Woolsey convinced some of his Music Row (Nashville) connections to come to Texas and to listen to Strait and his band play. Listen to Kings Of Country by George Jones & Gene Autry on Apple Music. Of course, that's chickenfeed to some stars, with Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Madonna all leaving her in their (gold) dust. [44] On August 29, 2014, the Country Music Television channel broadcast a two-hour concert special of the event titled George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away. 1 singles, more than any other artist in any genre; and boasts 33 platinum or multi-platinum-selling albums, more than any country artist and third across all genres behind only The Beatles and Elvis Presley . That year, he issued a greatest hits package billed as 50 Number Ones, chronicling the number-one hits of his career from all charts, starting with "Fool Hearted Memory" and ending with "She'll Leave You With a Smile." Chill of an Early Fall shortly followed in 1991, and received positive reviews. George Strait is known as the "King of Country"[2] and is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. It's also worth noting that he's also the only male pop star to properly challenge the close rivals at the very top of this race, all of whom are female. [55][56][57] In January 2018, George Strait was named the 2018 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, a statewide group of business and political leaders. Reviews of the album's material were generally mixed, but Entertainment Weekly observed that at this point in his career, Strait could record the "most lightweight" material and "make it soar" on the radio with his "grace". While Bruno's peak moments have all been during the era of Spotify, it's actually his album sales (an estimated 10 million and counting) and his 44 weeks spent sitting at the top of either the British or American charts that have put him in the running. The tour ended in Arlington, Texas, on June 7, 2014. The only reason country music is so out of shape now is because of teenage girls. The streak included such songs as "Ocean Front Property", "All My Ex's Live in Texas", "Famous Last Words of a Fool", and "Baby Blue". [25] It produced the number-one songs "If I Know Me" and "You Know Me Better Than That", but ended his streak of 31 straight top-10 hits with the cover of "Lovesick Blues", which peaked at number 24. Listen to Kerry's Country King - Single by Declan Nerney on Apple Music. King was the undisputed King of the Blues. His next album, Honkytonkville was described as "a fiery set of hard country", and was praised "for its mixture of the old Strait with his modern, superstar self. Strait also holds those same records for wins and nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards. From January through April of that year, Strait headlined a 23-date arena tour with country-music legend Ronnie Milsap and then-newcomer Taylor Swift. [40][41][42] Tickets for both arenas and stadiums on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour sold out in a matter of hours. Featuring breaking news, artist interviews, exclusive, multi-platform content and much more, Country Now is quickly becoming a go-to online destination for country music fans. Quiz: Have you been getting these lyrics wrong all this time? It'll come as no surprise to find out that Adele's album sales dwarf those of everyone else on this list. As others have pointed out, the last King of England died over three hundred years ago. [64], Strait holds the record for most number-one albums and singles, gold albums, platinum albums, and multiplatinum albums in the history of country music, and is 11th in the most number-one albums in all other genres. George Strait is the standard that all true country fans hold the new generation of country musicians to. The family set up the Jenifer Lynn Strait Foundation, which donates money to children's charities in the San Antonio area. [53] His personal aircraft is housed at the Landmark Aviation facility in San Antonio. Well, that is exactly what has happened. The monarch is the one with the greatest cumulative score by the end. The majority of the popular artists from the '30s and '40s -- Acuff, Eddy Arnold, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams -- became the foundation of the Grand Ole Opry, a weekly radio broadcast that ⦠Hailey Whitters is one of the most exciting voices in country music now. Choose the king of music! The second is that he probably won't mind not being crowned the new king of pop, given that he's already proclaimed himself a Rap God. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. So here he is, the new King of Pop and the Grand Monarch of Music as well. [25] All in all, Strait scored 17 number-one hits on the Billboard country airplay charts in the decade, and carried his successes into the next century. [35] Strait is the first country artist to receive Billboard's highest touring accolade. Would Madonna still be queen in 2016? By Lance Houston May 17, 2017 Lance Houston May 17, 2017 12. Over 20 country artists joined forces on Sunday evening (April 5) for ACM Presents: Our Country, a two-hour television special on CBS which featured some of ⦠[4] Counting all music charts, Strait has amassed a total of 60 number-one hits, breaking a record also previously set by Twitty, giving him more number one songs than any other artist in any genre of music. George Harvey Strait Sr. was born on May 18, 1952, in Poteet, Texas,[9] to John Byron Strait Sr. (January 11, 1922 â June 4, 2013),[10] and Doris Jean Couser (June 26, 1930 â January 30, 2010). [18], In the spring of 1981, Strait released his first single for MCA Records, titled "Unwound", which climbed to number six on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart that year, and was included on his debut album Strait Country. Stream songs including "Kerry's Country King". The kingdom is now the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Some will only work while you are in the US, so if you travel, consider using a VPN so you donât miss out on your favorite music.. How and where to download free country music This, plus a very healthy social media presence (she came sixth, just behind Ariana Grande) and her status as the most-downloaded artist of all time must surely qualify her for Queen of Pop status. The King of Country Music Has His Own Tequila Now! Both songs remained first for five weeks in 1990. The Invitational raises money for David Feherty's Troops First Foundation, benefitting wounded servicemen, servicewomen and their families. This series of albums produced eight number-one singles for Strait, including "You Can't Make a Heart Love Somebody", "Carried Away", "One Night at a Time", and "I Just Want to Dance with You". Loved him before, love him even more now ;) [37], In 2016, Strait was selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", for a mash-up track of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again", and "I Will Always Love You", which celebrates 50 years of the CMA Awards. Still, he won't complain at having come seventh overall in the streaming category, just behind Drake and David Guetta, having had his songs played a whopping 8,184,394,743 times. Choose another country or region to see content specific to your location. [54], Strait along with long time friend and business partner Tom Cusick created the Vaqueros Del Mar (Cowboys of the Sea) Invitational Golf Tournament and Concert held annually at Strait and Cusick's Texas Hill Country resort Tapatio Springs Resort near Boerne, Texas. Strait has also won 22 CMA Awards, including consecutive Entertainer of the Year honors in 1989 and 1990, and also just recently won that same honor in 2013 (and is the only artist to win the top honor in three different decades) and holds the career record for CMA nominations (as a whole) and the most consecutively of all time. In the spring of 1992, Holding My Own was released. All are free, legal and above board. [20] Starting in 1997, and continuing until 2001, Strait headlined the George Strait Country Music Festival, which included artists such as Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, and others. [citation needed] It featured 15 new songs.