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)
She Let Herself Go
George Strait Lyrics
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Thought she might do some cryin' lose some sleep at night
But he had no idea, when he hit the road
That without him in her life, she'd let herself go
[Chorus]
Let herself go on a singles cruise
To Vegas once, then to Honolulu
A week at the Spa, came back knocked-out pretty
When he said he didn't love her no more
She let herself go
She poured her heart an' soul into their three-bedroom ranch
Spent her days raisin' babies, ironin' his pants
Came home one day from the grocery store and found his note
And without him there to stop her, she let herself go
Let herself go on her first blind-date
Had the time of her life with some friends at the lake
Let herself go, buy a brand new car
Drove down to the beach he always said was too far
Sand sure felt good between her toes
[Chorus]
To Vegas once
Honolulu, New York City
Came back knocked-out pretty
The lyrics of George Strait's song "She Let Herself Go" are about a woman who discovers a new sense of freedom after her partner leaves her. The song describes how the woman's life changes drastically after her partner leaves, and she is free to do things she was not allowed to do before. The woman is described as letting herself go, but in reality, she is discovering a new sense of self and reclaiming her independence.
At the beginning of the song, the man wonders how she would react to the break-up, assuming she would be devastated. But to his surprise, she takes the opportunity to live a life that has been restricted by his presence. She goes on a singles cruise, takes trips to Honolulu and New York City, and even spends a week at a spa. The woman's life, now free from the constraints of her former partner, is filled with new and exciting experiences.
The song highlights the idea that people can find strength and independence after a break-up. While the woman may appear to be "letting herself go," it is actually an empowering experience for her to rediscover her identity and pursue her passions.
Line by Line Meaning
He wondered how she'd take it when he said goodbye
He pondered on the reaction of his partner when he leaves her.
Thought she might do some cryin' lose some sleep at night
He anticipated that his partner will cry and lose sleep as a result of his departure.
But he had no idea, when he hit the road
However, he was unaware that when he left,
That without him in her life, she'd let herself go
his partner would unleash herself and act in ways he never expected.
Let herself go on a singles cruise
She took a break from her usual domestic routine and went on a cruise for singles.
To Vegas once, then to Honolulu
After her singles cruise, she went to Las Vegas and then to Honolulu.
Let herself go to New York City
She visited New York City and had a good time there.
A week at the Spa, came back knocked-out pretty
She treated herself to a week at the Spa, and when she returned, she looked stunning.
When he said he didn't love her no more
When he told her that he stopped loving her,
She let herself go
she decided to begin living her life on her terms.
She poured her heart an' soul into their three-bedroom ranch
She dedicated herself to their family and home.
Spent her days raisin' babies, ironin' his pants
She spent many of her days taking care of her children and household chores.
Came home one day from the grocery store and found his note
However, when she returned from the grocery store, she discovered a note from her partner indicating that he was leaving.
And without him there to stop her, she let herself go
Without her partner to hold her back, she began to explore herself and live her life.
Let herself go on her first blind-date
She took a risk and went on her first blind date.
Had the time of her life with some friends at the lake
She went on a fun trip to the lake with some of her friends.
Let herself go, buy a brand new car
She purchased a new car, acting independently for once.
Drove down to the beach he always said was too far
She traveled to the beach that her partner always said was too far away.
Sand sure felt good between her toes
She enjoyed the feeling of the sand under her bare feet.
To Vegas once
She traveled to Las Vegas on her adventure.
Honolulu, New York City
She also visited Honolulu and New York City while exploring.
Came back knocked-out pretty
Upon returning from her travels, she looked beautiful and reinvigorated.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEAN DILLON, KERRY PHILLIPS
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