Country Music Hall of Famer George Strait’s 2-CD collection 50 Number Ones has been certified 7x platinum by the RIAA. For the past two and a half decades there has been one constant in country music: the presence of George Strait's hit records. From his first Number One song “Fool Hearted Memory” in early 1982 through his 51st, "I Hate Everything”, and right up to today’s “You’ll Be There”, the words “George Strait” and “country hit” have been synonymous. In fact, he has scored more Number One songs than any other single artist in history and has sold over 62 million records in the meantime, amassing 28 platinum or multi-platinum discs – more than any other country artist.

Additionally, Strait has also been nominated for more CMA awards than any other artist. He has won over 40 major industry awards and along with his unprecedented 51 Number One hit singles, he leads the all-time Country Music Association (CMA) award nominations with 73 and can boast 19 Number One Country Albums (followed by Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson with 15 each). In 2003, he was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and, in 2004, received the National Medal of the Arts from President George W. Bush.

For George Strait, it’s about more than just awards and the glory - it’s all about the music and the listeners. When he talks about his life and career, what comes shining through is his honesty, his humility and genuineness. It all seems to come natural for George Strait and the famed artist’s future seems just as bright as his past.

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