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)
How 'Bout Them Cowgirls
George Strait Lyrics
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I've seen first-hand Niagara Falls
And the lights of Vegas
I've Criss-crossed down to Key Biscayne
And Chi-town via Bangor, Maine
Think I've seen it all
And all I can say is
Boys ain't they something
Sure are some proud girls
And you can't tell them nothing
And I tell you right now girls
May just be seven wonders of this big, whole round world
But how 'bout them cowgirls
She's riding colts in Steamboat Springs
Bailing hay outside Abilene
She's trying hard
To fit in some city
But her home is 'neath that big, blue sky
And the Northern Plains and those other wide open spaces
Now a-days there ain't as many but
How 'bout them cowgirls
Boys ain't they something
Sure are some proud girls
And you can't tell them nothing
And I tell you right now girls
May just be seven wonders of this big, whole round world
But how 'bout them cowgirls
Boy, she don't need you and she don't need me
She can do just fine on her own two feet
But she wants a man who wants her to be herself
And she'll never change, don't know how to hide
Her stubborn will or her fighting side
But you treat her right and she'll love you like no one else
Yeah, how 'bout them cowgirls
Boys ain't they something
Sure are some proud girls
But you can't beat their loving
And I'll tell you right now girls
May just be seven wonders of this big, old round world
But how 'bout them cowgirls
How 'bout 'em boys
In George Strait's song "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls," the singer reminisces about his travels and the sights he has seen, including the Rio Grande River and Niagara Falls. However, he finds himself drawn to the cowgirls who live in wide-open spaces and have a fierce independence. The song speaks to the beauty and strength of these cowgirls and their ability to thrive in a world that doesn't always appreciate them.
The first verse of the song celebrates the variety of landscapes and experiences the singer has encountered on his travels. He has seen the rush of the Rio Grande, the majesty of Niagara Falls, and the glittering lights of Vegas. He has traveled across the country, from Key Biscayne in Florida to Bangor, Maine. Despite all this, the chorus emphasizes that the real wonders of the world are the cowgirls themselves, with their strength, independence, and fierce loyalty.
The second verse describes the cowgirls as being equally at home in the city or out on the range, although they will always prefer the wide-open spaces of the Northern Plains. The lyrics emphasize that although cowgirls may be fewer in number than they once were, they are still a force to be reckoned with. The singer describes the kind of man a cowgirl wants: someone who will appreciate and respect her independent spirit and love her for who she is.
Overall, the song celebrates the beauty and strength of cowgirls and their ability to thrive in a world that does not always appreciate or understand them. It speaks to the universal truth that there are wonders to be found in people who are strong, independent, and true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt the rush of the Rio Grande into Yellowstone
I have experienced the power and beauty of nature, from the rushing waters of the Rio Grande in Yellowstone National Park.
I've seen first-hand Niagara Falls
I have personally witnessed the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls.
And the lights of Vegas
I have seen the bright lights and glitz of Las Vegas.
I've Criss-crossed down to Key Biscayne
I have traveled by zigzagging across the country, like going from one coast to another, such as from Key Biscayne to the West Coast.
And Chi-town via Bangor, Maine
I have traveled from the East Coast town of Bangor, Maine to the Midwest city of Chicago.
Think I've seen it all
I believe I have been to and experienced all that this country has to offer.
And all I can say is
After all my travels and experiences, the only thing I can say is...
How 'bout them cowgirls
Let's appreciate the qualities and strengths of cowgirls.
Boys ain't they something
Cowgirls are really impressive, aren't they?
Sure are some proud girls
Cowgirls are confident and proud of who they are.
And you can't tell them nothing
You can't change the minds of these determined women.
And I tell you right now girls
I must tell you, cowgirls...
May just be seven wonders of this big, whole round world
Cowgirls might just be one of the most exceptional things in the world.
But how 'bout them cowgirls
Let's not forget to celebrate and acknowledge cowgirls.
She's riding colts in Steamboat Springs
Cowgirls can be found doing what they love, such as riding horses in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Bailing hay outside Abilene
Cowgirls work hard and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty, like bailing hay outside Abilene, Texas.
She's trying hard
Cowgirls may face challenges and work hard to achieve their goals.
To fit in some city
Cowgirls might try to fit in with city life, but their heart belongs to the countryside.
But her home is 'neath that big, blue sky
A cowgirl's true home is under the expansive, blue sky of the outdoors.
And the Northern Plains and those other wide open spaces
Cowgirls love the vast openness of the Northern Plains and other wide-open spaces.
Now a-days there ain't as many but
While there may be fewer cowgirls nowadays, their legacy lives on.
Boy, she don't need you and she don't need me
Cowgirls are independent and self-sufficient.
She can do just fine on her own two feet
Cowgirls can take care of themselves and don't need anyone to rescue them.
But she wants a man who wants her to be herself
However, cowgirls desire a man who will accept them for who they are and not try to change them.
And she'll never change, don't know how to hide
Cowgirls will not change who they are, and they are not afraid to show their true selves.
Her stubborn will or her fighting side
Sometimes cowgirls can be stubborn and have a fighting spirit.
But you treat her right and she'll love you like no one else
If a man treats a cowgirl with respect and recognizes her strengths, she will love him like no other.
Yeah, how 'bout them cowgirls
So let's appreciate, respect and acknowledge the amazing cowgirls.
But you can't beat their loving
While cowgirls are tough and independent, they also have a lot of love to give.
And I'll tell you right now girls
I must say this to all the cowgirls out there...
May just be seven wonders of this big, old round world
Cowgirls may well be regarded as one of the most amazing things in this big, round world.
But how 'bout them cowgirls
Don't forget to appreciate and celebrate cowgirls.
How 'bout 'em boys
Let's hear it for the cowgirls, everyone!
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Written by: CASEY BEATHARD, ED HILL
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