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)
I Cross My Heart
George Strait Lyrics
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We knew it from the start
I see it in your eyes
You can feel it from my heart
From here on after
Let's stay the way we are right now
And share all the love and laughter
I cross my heart
And promise to
Give all I've got to give
To make all your dreams come true
In all the world
You'll never find
A love as true as mine
You will always be the miracle
That makes my life complete
And as long as there's a breath in me
I'll make yours just as sweet
As we look into the future
It's as far as we can see
So let's make each tomorrow
Be the best that it can be
I cross my heart
And promise to
Give all I've got to give
To make all your dreams come true
In all the world
You'll never find
A love as true as mine
And if along the way, we find a day
It starts to storm
You've got the promise of my love
To keep you warm
In all the world
You'll never find
A love as true as mine
A love as true as mine
The opening lines of the song "Our love is unconditional, we knew it from the start" sets the tone for the song. It paints a picture of a love story that began on a solid foundation of mutual understanding, trust, and loyalty. The singer is addressing his lover, telling her that he can see the love in her eyes and that she can feel it in his heart.
The second verse of the song "From here on after, let's stay the way we are right now, and share all the love and laughter that a lifetime will allow" reaffirms the singer's commitment to his lover. He is urging her to remain faithful to him, and together they can navigate the choppy waters of life.
The chorus of the song "I cross my heart and promise to give all I've got to give, to make all your dreams come true. In all the world, you'll never find a love as true as mine" is the declaration of the singer's love. He promises to give everything he has to make sure that his lover's dreams come true. This chorus is repeated twice and emphasizes the depth of the singer's affection for his lover.
Overall, the song is an expression of enduring love. The singer is trying to reassure his lover that he will always be there for her, even if they encounter storms along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Our love is unconditional
The love shared between us has no conditions or limits
We knew it from the start
It was clear to us from the beginning that our love was special
I see it in your eyes
I can see the depth of our love reflected in your eyes
You can feel it from my heart
You can feel the sincerity of my love emanating from my heart
From here on after
Starting now and into the future
Let's stay the way we are right now
Let's keep the same level of love, commitment, and happiness we have at this moment
And share all the love and laughter
Let's enjoy and cherish every moment together
That a lifetime will allow
Let's make the most of the love and laughter we can have in our lifetime
I cross my heart
I sincerely make this promise
And promise to
Make a commitment to
Give all I've got to give
I promise to give all my love, devotion, and effort to you
To make all your dreams come true
I desire to fulfill all your wishes and aspirations
In all the world
There's nowhere else in the world
You'll never find
You will not find
A love as true as mine
A love that's as genuine and honest as what I have to offer
You will always be the miracle
You will always be the blessing in my life
That makes my life complete
You are the one that brings fulfillment and happiness in my life
And as long as there's a breath in me
For as long as I live
I'll make yours just as sweet
I promise to make your life just as enjoyable as mine
As we look into the future
As we anticipate what is yet to come
It's as far as we can see
The future is unknown, but we know we'll face it together
So let's make each tomorrow
Let's make every day in the future
Be the best that it can be
As enjoyable and fulfilling as it can possibly be
And if along the way we find a day
Even if we encounter a challenging day
It starts to storm
If we face difficulties or problems
You've got the promise of my love
You have my commitment and dedication to you
To keep you warm
To comfort and support you through the tough times
A love as true as mine
A love that is as genuine and affectionate as the one I have for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Kaz, Steve Dorff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kysycodoc60
Our love is unconditional
We knew it from the start
I see it in your eyes
You can feel it from my heart
From here on after
Let's stay the way we are right now
And share all the love and laughter
That a lifetime will allow
I cross my heart
And promise to
Give all I've got to give
To make all your dreams come true
In all the world
You'll never find
A love as true as mine
You will always be the miracle
That makes my life complete
And as long as there's a breath in me
I'll make yours just as sweet
As we look into the future
It's as far as we can see
So let's make each tomorrow
Be the best that it can be
I cross my heart
And promise to
Give all I've got to give
To make all your dreams come true
In all the world
You'll never find
A love as true as mine
And if along the way, we find a day
It starts to storm
You've got the promise of my love
To keep you warm
In all the world
You'll never find
A love as true as mine
A love as true as mine
@Countrysongscollection68
Whoever is reading this comment, I wish you success, health, love and happiness 💖
@TubenIt83
And the same to you
@markcortez6804
Yes, I'm listening 🎧 and I believe I met that special lady. She makes my heart feel happy especially when I read her letters and she sends me pictures! Although we are miles away from each other 😞 I believe when the time comes we will meet and be happy 😁. She lives in Ukraine and I live in the USA. But, I believe love knows no boundaries! Thank you George strait for such a wonderful and meaningful song.
@marshallsamuels4033
I don't know who you are but thank you very much
@roseshaw6344
To you as well!
@user-wl7ke5gy7c
Thank you same to you🙏🙏🙏💜💜🤍❤️❤️🤍✨✨🙌🫶🫶🥰🥰
@paulgonzales7161
My wife, Michelle ,passed away on 12/31/23. We were almost married 30 years. I play this song each night before I go to sleep. Very powerful and true song. Thank you George Strait for singing a song that expressed our love.
@GeorgeStrait-br9wb
I was flipping through my page when I noticed your profile and you seem to have been a fan of mine for a while now, I decided to write to you privately🌹to say, thanks for the love and support you’ve always shown towards me 🌹💋..
@user-rj9mq3vi6r
My condolences
@GeorgeStrait-br9wb
@@user-rj9mq3vi6r thank you
You can drop your email or number let’s talk privately