George Strait sets record with new single
"Wow, let me just say a huge thank you to country radio! I love you guys," Strait said.
Royce Risser, Senior Vice President of National Promotion at Universal Music Group, said, "At this point, I don't know how you call any single from George a 'career record,' but I have heard more unsolicited praise for this song than any since I have been at the label. I have said this before, but we will never witness another artist like this in our lifetime...simply amazing."
On Monday, Feb. 4 at 12:01 a.m., the single was made available to radio stations across the country for download. Fourteen hours later, it was the most added song at country radio. In 7 days time, the single had 131 adds.
The upcoming CD, "Troubadour," will be out April 1. The set includes a duet with Patty Loveless and long time songwriting partner, Dean Dillon. Distinguished songwriter Leslie Satcher also lends her songwriting expertise to a "good number" of the 12 tracks, according to a press release.
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CD reviews for George Strait
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 ...
George Strait has been one of the most dependable country music stars for three decades. In this day and age, the Texan is a certifiable throwback. He's low key, not a self-promoter. All's he has done is churn out hit after hit for decade after decade. He has not been the kind of artist who put his finger up in the air either or trading his cowboy hat for a baseball cap. When looking up the definition of traditional country, George Strait sits at the top.
Strait tackles 20 songs on ...
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