Rolling Stone Country readers vote on best George Strait songs. On May 18th, , in the tiny town of Poteet, Texas, a future king was born. George Strait, one of the most celebrated recording artists of all time, has released 28 studio albums with one theme tied throughout: pure country. Here are your top 10 picks. This chart-topping country single finds Strait having some fun at his own expense, acknowledging just how terrible a liar he is by playing up false bravado for humorous effect.

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Though he hung up his touring shoes following his successful The Cowboy Rides Away tour in , the singer continues to record and perform, with several shows under his belt in Las Vegas. When you have a discussion of George Strait songs, one might be wise to break it down to different eras of his career — as his chart numbers are that staggering. As the singer entered his fifties, several of his songs included a little bit of wisdom due to the experience that he had gained in his life.
"River of Love" (2008)
Entertainment Weekly : "Strait only sometimes gets the girl -- as in his cover of Bruce Robinson's besotted 'Wrapped' -- but he always gets the hit. Entertainment Weekly : " For a guy who's never relied much on emotion, Strait finally sounds like he's living his lyrics. It is, simply, the album of his career.. This is his third greatest hits album. It's also very good. Strait's music always swings in a Texas manner There's witty, swaggering honky-tonk and the requisite hot-fiddle swing number. Entertainment Weekly : "[An] album of immaculately recorded tracks
Since releasing his first single, "Unwound," in , George Strait has become one of country music's most iconic artists. Over the course of his incredible career, he's racked up 60 No. He's started his own tequila brand, acted in and created the soundtrack for the fan favorite film Pure Country and become an influence for multiple generations of new country artists. It may be hard to believe, but "Amarillo By Morning," "Adalida" and "The Fireman" all fell short of earning the top spot on the country charts. Below, take a look back at Strait's 60 iconic songs that landed at No. Each has made a permanent mark on country music that is sure to stand the test of time. This single finds Strait unloading his frustrations about what he's facing in life to a wise bartender, who helps him put it all in perspective. The perfect song for healing heartbreak at the honky0tonk, "Here For a Good Time" was actually written by Strait himself, his longtime collaborator Dean Dillon and Strait's son, Bubba. This clever ballad from may seem like the story of two people finding each other at a bar, but is really about a couple giving their relationship a second chance.