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)
Deck the Halls
George Strait Lyrics
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Fa la la la la, la la la la
'Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol
See the blazing Yule before us
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Follow me in merry measure
Fa la la la la, la la la la
While I tell of Yuletide treasure
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fast away the old year passes
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Hail the new year lads and lasses
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Sing we joyous, all together
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Heedless of the wind and weather
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
The lyrics to George Strait's "Deck the Halls" are a traditional set of lyrics that have been used in many different versions of the song over the years. The song is a holiday classic that celebrates the joy and good cheer of the Christmas season. The first verse, "Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la, 'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la," sets the tone for the rest of the song, calling on people to decorate their homes and enjoy the festive atmosphere that surrounds the holiday season.
In the second verse, we see the idea of dressing up for the occasion. "Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la, Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la," references the tradition of dressing up in festive clothing and singing old holiday carols. The third verse calls on us to gather around the fire and join in the music. "See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la, Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la, la la la la."
The fourth and fifth verses reflect on the passing of the old year and the dawn of a new one. "Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la, Hail the new year lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la," speak to the idea of the holiday season being a time of reflection, renewal, and looking forward to the new year. Finally, the sixth verse calls on us to come together in joyful celebration, regardless of what might be happening outside. "Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la, Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la, Fa la la la la, la la la la."
In summary, George Strait's "Deck the Halls" is a timeless celebration of the holiday season, calling on us to come together, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and celebrate the joy and good cheer that the season brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let us adorn our halls with holly branches
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Let us sing festive carols to spread holiday cheer
'Tis the season to be jolly
It is the time of year to be joyful and celebrate
Don we now our gay apparel
Let us dress in our brightest and most festive clothing
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol
Let us sing traditional carols from long ago
See the blazing Yule before us
Observe the glowing Yule log in front of us
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Play the harp and join the group in singing
Follow me in merry measure
Come with me as we dance to lively music
While I tell of Yuletide treasure
As I speak of the gifts and joys of Christmas
Fast away the old year passes
The past year quickly comes to an end
Hail the new year lads and lasses
Welcome and celebrate the new year
Sing we joyous, all together
Let us sing happily, as one group
Heedless of the wind and weather
Without concern for the harsh winter conditions
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Continuing to sing and spread holiday cheer
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD EVANS
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Courtney Vann
I love George Straitβs music one of my favorites
George strait
Thanks for your love and support... How long have you been supporting my career?
Memecraft
I grew up listening to it all the time I still listen to it to this day and allways will
Courtney Vann
@Memecraft same he bought my sister a lollipop while on tour when she was little
Courtney Vann
@George strait since I was 3
ToSlow
@George strait Ive been around listening long before the dusty daysπ€£
ToSlow
George has touched so many hearts with his music over his career, Just one of a few country stars that has held true to his country roots. Thanks for many yrs of the best of the best country music
Liz Williams
I enjoyed George Strait Christmas music. Sorry about hear about his career hope he doing better.
Jacklyn B
Beautiful ... I Love George Strait's music !