George Strait

 George Harvey Strait Sr. was born May 18th, 1952. He is an American musician, singer and actor. Strait is often referred to as the "King of Country" and is considered to be one of the most influential and well-known recording artists ever recorded at the time.In the 1980s, he was a prominent and pioneering figure within the neotraditional style of country, famed for his simple western image and his roots-based style at a time when the Nashville music industry was dominated by crossover country acts.Strait's success started when his debut single "Unwound" was a huge hit in 1981, indicating the widespread popularity of the neotraditional style. The 1980s saw seven albums by Strait topped the charts for country music. In the 2000s, Strait was named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music, elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and won his first Grammy award for his album Troubadour. Strait was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989,, and 2013