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)
True
George Strait Lyrics
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Chances of 'em ever makin' it to forever
Couldn't be better than two in a million hearts
Girl, this ain't just another run-of-the-mill emotion
What I'm feelin' is the definition of devotion
My love for you is true
Bright as the light in a baby's smile
Sure as the mountain river windin'
Right as the rain fallin' from the sky
Girl, my love for you
Is true
True, not another minute on this earth can be borrowed
There's no way to know when I'll live my last tomorrow
But every day I get, I'll share with you
This feelin' just keeps gettin' stronger as the time goes by
It's written on my face, you can see it in my eye
My love for you is true
True, like the sun comin' up each mornin'
Bright as the light in a baby's smile
Sure as the mountain river windin'
Right as the rain fallin' from the sky
Girl, my love for you
Is true
The song "True" by George Strait speaks to the undying and genuine love that the singer has for his partner. He identifies the challenges that couples face in modern times, but insists that the chances of them making it through it all to forever are higher than those of other couples. The song compares his love to the unchanging and constant elements of nature, such as the sun rising each morning, the light of a baby's smile, and the sureness of a mountain river winding. George Strait makes it clear that his love is true and unwavering, so much so that it is written all over his face and visible in his eyes.
The chorus of the song makes use of strong visual imagery as it reinforces the idea of a love that is genuine, with lyrical constructs such as "bright as the light in a baby's smile" and "right as the rain falling from the sky." The third verse of the song holds perhaps the most significant metaphor, stating that not even a single minute can be borrowed by the couple on this earth. The idea behind these lines, however, is that the power of their love can create timeless moments that are of more value than a lifetime without genuine love. The sincerity and depth of emotion shown in this song make it a classic expression of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
True in this modern world, when two lovers get together
Despite the challenges of today's world, when two people fall in love it's still possible for them to stay together forever.
Chances of 'em ever makin' it to forever
The likelihood of two people staying together for the long haul is low.
Couldn't be better than two in a million hearts.
But when two people whose hearts are meant for each other come together, it's an incredibly rare and wonderful thing.
Girl, this ain't just another run-of-the-mill emotion.
The artist doesn't take his emotions, specifically for the girl he loves, lightly - it's not just a fleeting emotion.
What I'm feelin' is the definition of devotion.
Instead, his love is so strong and unwavering, that it can only be defined as devotion.
My love for you is true.
The singer's love for the girl is true and genuine.
True, like the sun comin' up each mornin'.
The singer's love is as true and consistent as the sunrise every morning.
Bright as the light in a baby's smile.
The artist's love is also bright and radiant, like the smile of a baby.
Sure as the mountain river windin'.
The artist's love is steadfast, like the winding flow of a river in the mountains.
Right as the rain fallin' from the sky.
The artist's love is also right and perfect, like the rain falling from the sky.
Girl, my love for you
Is true.
Reinforcing the fact that the singer's love is true and genuine.
True, not another minute on this earth can be borrowed,
Every moment is precious and fleeting, and can't be taken for granted.
There's no way to know when I'll live my last tomorrow.
We never know how much time we have left, so it's important to cherish every moment.
But every day I get, I'll share with you.
The singer promises to make the most of every day by sharing it with his love.
This feelin' just keeps gettin' stronger as the time goes by.
The singer's love for the girl only continues to grow stronger with each passing day.
It's written on my face, you can see it in my eye.
His unwavering love for the girl is visible in his expressions and eyes.
My love for you is true.
The artist makes it clear once again that his love for the girl is true.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeffrey Stevens, Marvin Green
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