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)
One Foot in Front of the Other
George Strait Lyrics
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I'm gonna meet a lot of resistance
It takes every ounce of strength we've got
If we're gonna go the distance
We can get discouraged and lose our courage
Worrying 'bout the daily grind
But life's a journey, no need to hurry
It's one day at a time
[Chorus]
One foot in front of the other
Take one step then take another
Keep on walkin', we're headed in the right direction
Puttin' one foot in front of the other
Little by little gets a whole lot further
Hittin' our stride, one foot in front of the other
What's down the road we can't say
And the road behind don't matter
But every mile along the way
Is just another mile together
Unconcerned about the twists and turns
We're takin' it nice and slow
Safe and sound, covering ground
Steady as she goes
[Chorus]
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow takes care of itself
We'll just keep on keepin' on
'Cause we ain't stumbled yet
One foot in front of the other
Take one step and then take another
Just a-walkin' and a-talkin' and a-movin' in the same direction
Just puttin' one foot in front of the other
Little by little gets a whole lot further
Hittin' our stride, one foot in front of the other
Well, just a-hittin' our stride
One foot in front of the other
The song "One Foot in Front of the Other" by George Strait is a reassuring tune about the journey of love and life, and how it requires taking things one step at a time. The opening lines set the tone for a message of determination despite the obstacles that love and life can throw our way. The song acknowledges that love, like an uphill climb, can be difficult and that there will undoubtedly be resistance. However, the lyrics encourage us to keep pushing forward, giving our all, one step at a time. Sometimes, the daily grind can be overwhelming, leading to discouragement, but the singer reminds us that life is a journey, and we must take it one day at a time.
The chorus serves to reinforce the message of the song by repeating "one foot in front of the other." The singer reminds us that walking steadily in the right direction, even if that direction is uncertain or the road ahead has many twists and turns, is essential. The last verse drives home the idea that yesterday is gone, and tomorrow takes care of itself; we must live in the present and keep moving forward. The song ends on an upbeat note, with the singer confidently leading the charge by saying, "just putting one foot in front of the other" and hitting their stride.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, love can be an uphill climb
Love is difficult and challenging
I'm gonna meet a lot of resistance
There will be many obstacles and setbacks
It takes every ounce of strength we've got
It requires all of our energy and effort
If we're gonna go the distance
If we want to succeed in the long run
We can get discouraged and lose our courage
We may become disheartened and lose confidence
Worrying 'bout the daily grind
Focusing too much on daily struggles and challenges
But life's a journey, no need to hurry
Life is a process, there is no need to rush
It's one day at a time
We should focus on one day at a time
[Chorus] One foot in front of the other
We should keep moving forward
Take one step then take another
Take small steps toward our goal
Keep on walkin', we're headed in the right direction
We are making progress
Puttin' one foot in front of the other
Continuing to move forward
Little by little gets a whole lot further
Small actions add up over time
Hittin' our stride, one foot in front of the other
We are finding our rhythm and making progress
What's down the road we can't say
We cannot predict the future
And the road behind don't matter
The past is not important
But every mile along the way
Every step we take
Is just another mile together
We are in this together
Unconcerned about the twists and turns
Not worried about unexpected changes
We're takin' it nice and slow
We are moving at a comfortable pace
Safe and sound, covering ground
Making steady progress without risks
Steady as she goes
Moving forward slowly and consistently
[Chorus] Yesterday is dead and gone
The past is over and cannot be changed
And tomorrow takes care of itself
The future will unfold as it should
We'll just keep on keepin' on
We will continue moving forward
'Cause we ain't stumbled yet
We haven't failed yet, so we should keep going
Just a-walkin' and a-talkin' and a-movin' in the same direction
We are all working towards the same goal
Well, just a-hittin' our stride
We are making progress and getting into a rhythm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRIS MOORE, LEE ROY PARNELL
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