Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981. During the 1980s, seven of his albums reached #1 on the country charts. In the 2000s, Strait was named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music, was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and won his first Grammy award for the album Troubadour. Strait was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and 2013, and ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1990 and 2014. He has been nominated for more CMA and ACM awards and has more wins in both categories than any other artist.
By 2009, he broke Conway Twitty's previous record for the most #1 hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart when his 44 #1 singles surpassed Twitty's 40. Counting all music charts, Strait has amassed a total of 60 #1 hits, breaking a record also previously set by Twitty, giving him more #1 songs than any other artist in any genre of music.
Strait is also known for his touring career when he designed a 360-degree configuration and introduced festival style tours. For example, the Strait Tours earned $99 million in three years. His concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in June 2014 drew 104,793 people, marking a new record for largest indoor concert in North America.
In more than 30 years of recording, all of which have been spent with MCA Records, George Strait has garnered 61 #1 songs on all country charts (including Mediabase 24/7, the former Radio & Records chart, and the now-defunct Gavin Report chart), and has more #1 hits than any other artist in a single genre. His 44 Billboard country #1 hits are a record, four more than Conway Twitty's total that includes several duets with Loretta Lynn. 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. All of his top-10 singles have been on that chart. Strait has sold more than 68 million records in the United States alone, and his certifications from the RIAA include 13 multiplatinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums.
George Strait Discography:
Strait Country (1981)
Strait from the Heart (1982)
Right or Wrong (1983)
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind (1984)
Something Special (1985)
#7 (1986)
Ocean Front Property (1987)
If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' (1988)
Beyond the Blue Neon (1989)
Livin' It Up (1990)
Chill of an Early Fall (1991)
Holding My Own (1992)
Pure Country (1992)
Easy Come, Easy Go (1993)
Lead On (1994)
Blue Clear Sky (1996)
Carrying Your Love with Me (1997)
One Step at a Time (1998)
Always Never the Same (1999)
George Strait (2000)
The Road Less Traveled (2001)
Honkytonkville (2003)
Somewhere Down in Texas (2005)
It Just Comes Natural (2006)
Troubadour (2008)
Twang (2009)
Here for a Good Time (2011)
Love Is Everything (2013)
Cold Beer Conversation (2015)
Honky Tonk Time Machine (2019)
Away in a Manger
George Strait Lyrics
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No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head
The stars in the sky look down where he lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
The cattle all glory the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes
And stay by my cradle till morning is ney
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head
The stars in the sky look down where he lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
The lyrics of George Strait's "Away in a Manger" are referring to the birth of Jesus Christ. The song depicts the scene in a manager, where Mary has given birth to baby Jesus and laid him down on the hay. The first verse highlights the humble beginnings of the savior's birth, as there was no crib or comfortable bed for him to lay in, but he slept peacefully under the stars. The second verse describes little Lord Jesus awakening the cattle, and yet he makes no cries of discomfort, as if even as an infant he is aware of his divine purpose. The final verse speaks directly to the Lord, asking for his presence and guidance throughout life.
This song is a beautiful representation of the nativity scene and is a favorite for many during the holiday season. The imagery created by the lyrics make it easy for anyone to envision the scene of baby Jesus being born in the manager, surrounded by animals and the night sky.
Line by Line Meaning
Away in a manger
The baby Jesus was in a manger
No crib for a bed
There was no crib available for the baby Jesus to sleep on
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head
The baby Jesus rested his head on the hay
The stars in the sky look down where he lay
The stars shone down on the place where the baby Jesus lay in the manger
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
The baby Jesus was sleeping on the hay
The cattle all glory the baby awakes
The cattle were present in the manger to watch over the baby Jesus as he slept
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes
The baby Jesus was a peaceful sleeper and never cried
I love the Lord Jesus look down from the sky
The singer prays to Jesus, expressing their love and admiration for Him
And stay by my cradle till morning is ney
The singer asks for Jesus to watch over them as they sleep
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Ramsey Murray
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