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)
Where Were You
George Strait Lyrics
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Surely by now somebody's missin' you
I found the angel they must be lookin' for
Heaven must be wondering where you are
When I look into your eye's
It's so plain to see
Nothin' here on earth describes what you mean to me
Heaven must be wondering where you are
Lucky me to be the one to find
Someone like you this side of paradise
I know how lost I'd be without here sweetheart
Heaven must be wondering where you are
Some where up there beyond the blue
Surely by now somebody's missin' you
I found the angel they must be lookin' for
Heaven must be wondering where you are
I found the angel they must be lookin' for
Heaven must be wondering where you are
The lyrics to George Strait's song "Where Were You" express a sense of awe and devotion toward a loved one, as well as an appreciation for the wonder and mystery of life. The opening lines suggest a belief in an afterlife or higher plane of existence, and the notion that the person addressed in the song is now part of that realm. The repetition of the phrase "Heaven must be wondering where you are" adds to this sense of mystery and transcendence, as if the singer's love for the person is so intense that it has elevated them to a divine level.
The song's central theme is the depth and beauty of the singer's love for their partner, as expressed in lines like "Nothin' here on earth describes what you mean to me" and "Out of this world when I hold you in my arms." The lyrics are simple and heartfelt, but also capture a sense of wonder and awe. The idea that the singer has found someone "this side of paradise" is a testament to the joy and richness that love can bring to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Some where up there beyond the blue
There is a place beyond the sky where you might reside.
Surely by now somebody's missin' you
It is likely that there are people who are missing you.
I found the angel they must be lookin' for
I have found someone who is so wonderful that they must be sought after by angels.
Heaven must be wondering where you are
Heaven is probably questioning your whereabouts because of your angelic qualities.
When I look into your eye's
When I stare into your eyes, everything becomes clear.
It's so plain to see
It's very evident.
Nothin' here on earth describes what you mean to me
There's nothing on this planet that can express how much you mean to me.
Out of this world when I hold you in my arms
When I embrace you, it feels like I'm in a whole different world.
Heaven must be wondering where you are
Heaven is wondering where you are because you are such an amazing person.
Lucky me to be the one to find
I consider myself fortunate to have found you.
Someone like you this side of paradise
Meeting someone like you is a dream come true for me.
I know how lost I'd be without here sweetheart
I understand that I would be completely lost without you, my love.
Heaven must be wondering where you are
Heaven is questioning your whereabouts again, largely due to the immense impact you've had on me.
Some where up there beyond the blue
There still exists an unknown space beyond the blue sky.
Surely by now somebody's missin' you
I am certain that someone out there misses you terribly.
I found the angel they must be lookin' for
Again, I stress that I feel like I have discovered a true angel on this earth.
Heaven must be wondering where you are
Once more, heaven is genuinely intrigued as to your whereabouts for very good reasons.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAMBERLAIN, LEWIS
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Margaret O'Meara
The best song that Alan Jackson ever wrote
Chris Gabbert
It’s one of them
Mario Cruz
This song became America's song. Especially after that faithful day. We have gone through really tough times. God was watching over us especially the last twenty years. All those innocent people who died fighting for Our Freedom. We definitely need to keep God in Our Country.. In Our World. Stay safe. Keep your Faith. God Bless
coltpwrs7
You can see the emotion, love and pride in his voice and see it on his face as he sings this song, same with alan jackson every time he sings it. Truly a song we will never forget<3
Janet Isaksen
🙏❤😥
Valinor32
You know you've made it when King George is singing your song!!
Mr Lugo11
Oh my God .....I just love this man so much....everything he sings is amazing....but this song I choked up and cried lots of tears very real and touched many of hearts....the day the world came together....Amen
Lindawva Freeman
this is the first time i am hearing this one with george singing this song.he is doing a great job with alan's song
Mauro Ch P
In just one word: Beautiful.
"...and the greatest is Love" . . .
Kyle Bird
Why do I have a feeling Alan specifically wanted George to do this one