George Strait

Here is a comprehensive look at one of the biggest stars in the hard-driving, often heartbreaking world of country music. A chronicle of Strait's journey from playing Texas honkytonks to his big break in 1981, when he released Strait Country, to his stunning success just four albums later, when he debuted at number 1 on Billboard's country music chart. The white-stetsoned Strait is one of America's top concert attractions, and the Country Music Association named him Entertainer of the Year. Told with all the warmth, honesty, grit, and passion of the legendary artist himself, this is the story of the man behind the superstar myth -- of the family that shaped his youth, of his relationship with his wife, Norma, and of the tragic auto accident that killed his teenage daughter . . . and changed his life forever. Sure to be a revelation and an inspiration to his millions of fans.

KING GEORGE The Triumphs and Tragedies In The Life of George Strait THE KING OF COUNTRY MUSIC THE TRAGEDIES ---George's mother left him as a child when he was in the third grade. She took his little sister with her. His mother died in 2010 estranged from her famous son. ---George's beautiful 13 year old daughter, Jennifer was killed in an automobile accident in 1986. ---George's older brother, John "Buddy" Strait was found dead in a San Antonio, Texas motor inn in 2009. The Autopsy was immediately sealed. THE TRIUMPHS ---57 number one hit records...a record that may never be broken by any artist of any musical genre...more than Elvis, Michael Jackson or the Beatles. ---The 1981 birth of George's namesake, George Harvey "Bubba" Strait, Jr., his rodeo-ridin son who is writing songs for a career of his own. ---George's nearly 40 year marriage to his high school sweetheart, Norma Voss, the lady that keeps him coming back for more. "An amazing story of an amazing life!" ----Texas Music Magazine

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Features 15 top tunes by this country music megastar: Adalida * The Best Day * Blue Clear Sky * Carried Away * Carrying Your Love with Me * I Can Still Make Cheyenne * King of the Mountain * Lead On * Murder on Music Row * One Night at a Time * Round About Way * Today My World Slipped Away * True * We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This * You Can't Make a Heart Love Somebody.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Chords and notes for 34 of his best: Ace in the Hole * Adalida * All My Ex's Live in Texas * Am I Blue (Yes, I Am Blue) * Baby Blue * Baby's Gotten Good at Goodbye * The Big One * Blue Clear Sky * Carried Away * Carrying Your Love with Me * The Chair * Check Yes or No * Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind * Easy Come, Easy Go * A Fire I Can't Put Out * Fool Hearted Memory * I Cross My Heart * I Know She Still Loves Me * I'd like to Have That One Back * I've Come to Expect It from You * If I Know Me * If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin') * It Ain't Cool to Be Crazy About You * Let's Fall to Pieces Together * Love Without End, Amen * The Man in Love with You * Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her * Ocean Front Property * Right or Wrong * So Much like My Dad * What's Going on in Your World * You Can't Make a Heart Love Somebody * You Know Me Better Than That * You Look So Good in Love.

Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source, prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country's first commercially successful recording, to the genre's pioneering music videos, to what conjunto music is. This thoroughly revised new edition includes more than 1,200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date, with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years, such as the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest and most critical trends within the industry, shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution, the shifting politics of country music, and the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music, the importance of Nashville as a music center, and the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre. The volume features hundreds of images, including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); and twelve fascinating appendices, ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time. Winner of the Best Reference Award from the Popular Culture Association "Any serious country music fan will treasure this authoritative book." --The Seattle Times "A long-awaited, major accomplishment, which educators, historians and students, broadcasters and music writers, artists and fans alike, will welcome and enjoy." --The Nashville Musician "Should prove a valuable resource to those who work in the country music business. But it's also an entertaining read for the music's true fans." --Houston Chronicle "This big, handsome volume spans the history of country music, listing not only artists and groups but also important individuals and institutions." --San Francisco Examiner "Promises to be the definitive historical and biographical work on the past eight decades of country music. Well written and heavily illustratedan unparalleled work, worth its price and highly recommended." --Library Journal

"Originally published in the UK by Scholastic Children's Books."

Nine songs recorded by George Strait, including: Winter Wonderland * Frosty the Snow Man * Santa Claus Is Coming to Town. Includes guitar chord frames.

This striking photographic journey shows how Tony Brown became the King of Nashville: from pianist for Elvis Presley, to president of MCA Records Nashville, to producer of over 100 number-one country songs that are beloved by millions. ELVIS, STRAIT, TO JESUS celebrates a music icon's legendary rise, his history-making industry relationships, and how these friendships gave us the songs we still live by. The magic of Tony Brown's forty-year career is revealed in pictures, with historical and behind-the-scenes images, snapshots from the "Elvis years," and stylish contemporary portraits staged in a French Renaissance chair of friends, musicians, and artists including: George Strait - Reba McEntire - Trisha Yearwood - Brooks & Dunn - Vince Gill - Lionel Richie - Lyle Lovett - Patty Loveless - Steve Earle - Rosanne Cash - Emmylou Harris - Jimmy Buffett - Marty Stuart - Bernie Taupin - Don Was - William Lee Golden - Rodney Crowell - David Briggs - Glen D. Hardin - Donnie Sumner, and more. Tony's fascinating anecdotes accompanying the photos unveil the encounters that led to mega-hits by George Strait, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, and countless others; he recounts how he became the accidental founder of Americana music with the edgy signings of Steve Earle and Lyle Lovett to MCA, as well as his unforgettable memories of life on tour with Elvis Presley. He also retraces his North Carolina roots and honors the legends of rock, country, and gospel with whom he forged an inimitable music legacy. This special tribute is one that no fan of music or artistic photography should be without.