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)
That's My Kind of Woman
George Strait Lyrics
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She feels right at home right by my side
That's my kind of woman
That's my cup of tea
That's my kind of woman
The girl I want for me
She's got a pair of boots that she just loves
That's my kind of woman
That's me to a "T"
That's my kind of woman
The one I want for me
[Chorus]
After all I've seen and all I've done
I know somewhere there is someone
Who'll look my way and say
I want that one
That's my kind of woman
That's me to a "T"
No mater what she wears she turns my head
On rainy days, I can't pry her out of bed
Lord, I know the order's pretty tall
But find me and that'll be all
That's my kind of woman
That's me to a "T"
That's my kind of woman
The girl I want for me
[Chorus]
That's my kind of woman
The girl I want for me
She can drive a truck and rope and ride
The song "That's My Kind Of Woman" by George Strait is about a man who has found his perfect match in a woman who possesses the qualities that he loves. The man describes his perfect woman as someone who is strong and capable, as demonstrated by her ability to drive a truck, rope, and ride. He believes that she is his ideal partner and feels complete with her by his side. He admires her passion for her boots and her love for Gus from Lonesome Dove, which is also something he shares. The feelings he has for her is conveyed through the repetition of the phrase "That's my kind of woman."
The man acknowledges that he has been through a lot in his life and has experienced many things, but he is confident that there is someone out there who will appreciate him for who he is. He is hopeful that he will find someone who sees him and says "I want that one." Even though he recognizes that finding someone with all the qualities he is looking for may be difficult, he knows that he won't settle for anything less than his kind of woman. Overall, the song celebrates the special qualities that make each person unique and emphasizes the importance of finding someone who appreciates and loves you for who you are.
Line by Line Meaning
She can drive a truck and rope and ride
My ideal partner is not afraid of getting dirty or doing hard work, and is capable of handling a range of tasks independently.
She feels right at home right by my side
My ideal partner is comfortable being close to me, and is genuinely happy in our relationship.
That's my kind of woman
This is the type of woman that I find most attractive and most compatible with my personal values and interests.
That's my cup of tea
This type of woman is exactly what I need in my life, and is the perfect match for me.
The girl I want for me
This is the kind of girl I am searching for, and is the one that I hope to have a committed, long-term relationship with.
She's got a pair of boots that she just loves
And like me, likes Gus From Lonesome Dove
My ideal partner shares a number of my personal interests and preferences, and has a similar sense of style and taste to me.
That's me to a "T"
This type of woman is such a great match for me, that it almost feels as if she was created specifically for me.
After all I've seen and all I've done
I know somewhere there is someone
Who'll look my way and say
I want that one
Despite all of my life experience, I still believe that there is someone out there who will be drawn to me and feel a deep connection with me.
No mater what she wears she turns my head
On rainy days, I can't pry her out of bed
I am utterly captivated by my ideal partner, and feel a deep passion and desire for her that transcends superficial circumstances or moods.
Lord, I know the order's pretty tall
But find me and that'll be all
I acknowledge that my standards and expectations are high for a partner, but finding someone who meets these criteria would fulfill all of my romantic desires and needs.
The girl I want for me
My ultimate goal is to find this perfect match, and to share my life with her in a committed and loving partnership.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the central idea that the woman who fits the description in the preceding verses is my ideal partner, and the one that I am keen to find and commit to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: TAMMY HYLER, DEAN DILLON
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