George Strait

BirthDate BirthPlace	05/17/1952 Poteet, TX

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In 1986, his 13-year-old daughter Jenifer was killed in a motorcycle crash. He dedicated his CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award that year to her memory.
First No. 1 country song was 1982's "Fool Hearted Memory." As of 2007, he has a total of 54 chart-toppers from his winning mix of honky-tonk and Western swing.
Made People's most beautiful list in 1990.
Acted in a handful of projects, including 1992's Pure Country in which he played a troubled country singer.
Served in the Army from 1971-75.
Received the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush in 2003.
As of 2007, he has received 16 CMA Awards — including two as Entertainer of the Year and five for Male Vocalist of the Year — and 15 Academy of Country Music® Awards.
Member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.