Strait gets ready for a good time
After relying almost exclusively on songwriters for years, Strait co-wrote 7 of the album's 11 tracks with his son Bubba and songwriter Dean Dillon, a frequent Strait conitributor. Strait co-produced the album with his long-time friend and producer Tony Brown. It was recorded at Shrimpboat Sound Studio in Key West, Fla., the same studio where Strait recorded his last three award-winning albums.
Starting today, GeorgeStrait.com is offering an exclusive album pre-order package that includes the full length "Here For A Good Time" CD, a limited edition T-Shirt, poster and instant download the single - the title track - and a sweepstakes to enter for a chance to see George Strait on tour in 2012.
The single, penned by the Straits and Dillon, is Strait's 89th career single and his second highest debut in his career on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Currently at 16 on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts after 8 weeks, this is his highest debut since "I Saw God Today" debuted Top 20 in 2008.
Songs are:
1. Love's Gonna Make It Alright Al Anderson / Chris Stapleton
2. Drinkin' Man ` George Strait/Bubba Strait/Dean Dillon
3. Shame On Me George Strait/Bubba Strait
4. Poison Chuck Cannon/Allen Shamblin
5. Here For A Good Time George Strait/Bubba Strait/Dean Dillon
6. House Across The Bay George Strait/Bubba Strait/Dean Dillon
7. Lone Star Blues Gary Nicholson/Delbert McClinton
8. A Showman's Life Jesse Winchester
9. Three Nails And A Cross George Strait/Bubba Strait/Dean Dillon/Bobby Boyd
10. Blue Marlin Blues George Strait/Bubba Strait/Dean Dillon
11. I'll Always Remember You George Strait/Bubba Strait/Dean Dillon
More news for George Strait
- 02/12/25: Strait, Stapleton continue stadium tour
- 11/12/24: Strait receives CMA Lifetime Achievement Award
- 09/06/24: King George, Dean, Kent release new music
- 06/17/24: Strait sets record
- 06/14/24: Strait likes "The Little Things"
- 05/17/24: Strait releases new song
- 05/05/24: Strait announces new music coming
- 03/20/24: Erv Woolsey, long-time Strait manager, passes away
CD reviews for George Strait
There's nothing more dependable than a new George Strait album. He's been cranking them out for decades, and even after officially retiring from major touring a decade ago, Strait has continued to record and release a new album occasionally. This is his first since 2019, but it sounds exactly like almost every other one, which, in his case, isn't really a bad thing.
Strait's friendship and collaborative relationship with Chris Stapleton continues here, with Stapleton guesting ...
At this stage of his nearly four-decades-long career, George Strait sure knows his sweet spot. Take a look at the cover of his 30th studio album, and it's understood that it's the honky tonks that are part and parcel of the tall Texan. Not to mention the title.
And that means, Strait is going to be singing about drinking, loving and faith in styles ranging from honky tonk to straight ahead country to Tex-Mex stylings to ballads. You're also going to hear fiddle and pedal steel ...
recording front. This surprise release shows an artist now in his early 60s completely capable of being the leading voice for his brand of country music, which is increasingly rare these days.
Strait always has enjoyed a voice that resonates and is dexterous depending on the style. And the Texan sticks with the types of styles that brought him to the top - traditional country ("Let It Go," "Goin' Goin' Gone"), Texas swing ("It Takes All Kinds") and Zydeco ...
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