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)
Bigger Man Than Me
George Strait Lyrics
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I'd find someone there was no doubt
But this time the feelin' is strange and different
Since she's been gone there's one thing I found out
[Chorus]
It takes a mighty man to live with lonesome
Some big men might live with misery
It's for sure it's gonna take a lot bigger man than me
I've never suffered much in the hurtin' line
I've always been as good as any man
But show me who can lose in love and like it
And I'll be the first to proudly shake his hand
In the song "Bigger Man Than Me," George Strait shares his perspective on heartbreak and loneliness. The first verse sets the stage for his realization that this heartbreak is different than any other he has experienced. The chorus highlights the difficulty in dealing with loneliness and how it takes a "mighty man" to live with it. He acknowledges that while some may live with self-pity in this situation, he cannot. Strait explains that he's always been able to withstand suffering, but this heartbreak has shown him that he's not as strong as he once thought.
The last verse states that he would be the first to shake the hand of anyone who has lost in love and been able to handle it. This verse emphasizes the strength that it takes to deal with heartbreak and how it can change your perception of yourself. It shows that being vulnerable and acknowledging your weaknesses requires more strength than ignoring them.
Overall, the song is a reminder that at times, we must face situations that can break us down. However, it is up to us to choose how we handle them. In the face of heartbreak and loneliness, it takes a mighty man to persevere and overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Never thought too much about her leavin'
I never really imagined going through a breakup.
I'd find someone there was no doubt
I always had confidence that I'd eventually move on and find someone else.
But this time the feelin' is strange and different
This breakup feels different than any other I've been through before.
Since she's been gone there's one thing I found out
I've realized since she's been gone that I'm struggling more than I thought I would.
It takes a mighty man to live with lonesome
It's not easy to cope with being alone for an extended period of time.
Some big men might live with misery
Even men who seem strong and tough are not immune to experiencing emotional pain.
But there's one thing I know, for sure it's certain
I am absolutely certain of one thing.
It's for sure it's gonna take a lot bigger man than me
Dealing with this level of emotional distress is going to be a real challenge for me, and I'm not sure I'm up to it.
I've never suffered much in the hurtin' line
I've never experienced a significant amount of pain or heartbreak in the past.
I've always been as good as any man
I've always been able to handle whatever life throws my way just as well as any other man.
But show me who can lose in love and like it
However, if there's someone out there who is capable of losing love and still being okay with it, I'd be impressed.
And I'll be the first to proudly shake his hand
I'd have a lot of respect for someone who could handle heartbreak with such grace, and I'd be the first to congratulate them on that ability.
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