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)
Carrying Your Love With Me
George Strait Lyrics
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And everything I own don't fill up half
But don't you worry about the way I pack
All I care about is gettin' back real soon
A goodbye kiss is all I need from you
'Cause I'm carryin' your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennessee
Carryin' your love with me
It's my strength for holdin' on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I'll have everything I'll ever need
I'm carryin' your love with me
On a lonely highway stuck out in the rain
Darlin', all I have to do is speak your name
The clouds rollback and the waters part
The sun starts shinin' in my heart for you
You're right there in everything I do
'Cause I'm carryin' your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennessee
I'll be movin' with the good Lord's speed
Carryin' your love with me
It's my strength for holding on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I'll have everything I'll ever need
I'm carryin' your love with me
It's my strength for holding on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I'll have everything I'll ever need
I'm carryin' your love with me
I'm carryin' your love with me
I'm carryin' your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennessee
I'll be movin' with the good Lord's speed
Carryin' your love with me
George Strait’s “Carrying Your Love with Me” tells the story of a man who is often on the road but is comforted by the fact that he carries his lover’s love with him wherever he goes. The singer confesses that he doesn't have much in his possessions, as all he has is a beaten-up leather bag that can't even contain his entire property. Despite this, he's focused on returning home as soon as possible, and all he needs from his partner is a goodbye kiss.
The song is about the power of love to give us the strength to face tough situations. The singer finds solace in the fact that his lover’s feelings are with him which keeps him strong and helps him endure the difficulties of being on the road alone. When he gets lonely and longs for home, all he has to do is say her name, and he feels an instant connection with her. He believes that his love will help him overcome the hurdles he encounters on his journey.
Overall, “Carrying Your Love with Me” is a romantic ballad about the power of long-distance love. It is a reminder that when we have someone special in our lives, they can give us the strength we need to keep going, even when it seems difficult. The song's message emphasizes the importance of holding onto love, even when the distance or circumstances try to keep us apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, all I got is this beat-up leather bag
I don't have much physically, but I have your love.
And everything I own don't fill up half
Even though I have material possessions, they don't compare to the value of our love.
But don't you worry about the way I pack
The way I pack doesn't matter because I'm coming back for you.
All I care about is gettin' back real soon
My main goal is to return to you as quickly as possible.
A goodbye kiss is all I need from you
Your love is all I need to carry with me on my journey.
'Cause I'm carryin' your love with me
Your love is what's keeping me going and moving forward.
West Virginia down to Tennessee
No matter where I go, your love goes with me.
I'll be movin' with the good Lord's speed
I will keep moving forward with the help of God.
Carryin' your love with me
Your love is my constant companion.
It's my strength for holdin' on
Your love gives me the strength to keep going even when times are tough.
Every minute that I have to be gone
Even when I'm away, your love is with me every minute.
I'll have everything I'll ever need
As long as I have your love, I have everything I need.
On a lonely highway stuck out in the rain
Even in the toughest of situations, your love is with me.
Darlin', all I have to do is speak your name
Just thinking of you, and saying your name gives me comfort and strength.
The clouds rollback and the waters part
Your love gives me the power to overcome any obstacles in my way.
The sun starts shinin' in my heart for you
Your love brings light and happiness to me even in the darkest of times.
You're right there in everything I do
Your love is a part of me, and it's present in everything I do.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeffrey David Stevens, Steve Bogard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This video is just 4 minutes of George Strait staring you dead in the eye and singing directly to you.
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Singing Strait to ya
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@Mr.NordVPN
I put up a fight. 11 months. Cancer beat me in the end.
Bye.
May all of you live happy and full lives and see the greatest in everything.
@k.hi.6927
My husband just passed away on Jan 18th. This was his ringtone for me. I miss him so much! I love him so much. I'm carrying your love with me.
@CrystalMoore-mx8hy
May memories bring a smile to your face and God peace to your heart.
@catherineh399
Good man