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    Artists write or compose things for a specific reason, usually this is to convey a feeling to the listener or reader. When words are placed with music, it can change how a person hears or thinks of a song. In the song “Run” by George Strait he creates a feeling of desperation and longing not only with his lyrics, but also with the melody that goes along with it. Music is powerful, and it can change your attitude towards something just by the sound and tone of music. By adapting a song into a letter

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    Essay about George Strait: The King of Country

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    George Harvey Strait was born and bred in the Texas cowboy tradition. He came into the world on May 18, 1952 in Poteet, Texas (“Strait Facts”) and was raised in nearby Pearsall, TX on his family's working cattle ranch, a legacy in the family for over 100 years. His childhood was spent working with his father and brother on their farm, and he carried on the ranching tradition by studying agriculture at Texas State University (Dickinson). In 1971, he married his wife, Norma, and shortly after enlisted

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    iconic are Alan Jackson and George Strait. Alan Jackson hit his peak in the late 90s and early 2000s. He has not been as productive as of 2015, but he is still creating some music. George Strait was most productive in the mid to early 90s and like Alan he is at the end of his career. Country music was dramatically affected by these two and they both did it with class. They always made music that was family friendly and anyone could listen to it. Since Alan and George are in the same business there

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    George Strait

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    George Strait Net Worth Introduction Country music icon George Strait is known for his traditional country sound. This Grammy-winning singer has a net worth of around $326 million. Biography & Wiki George was born on 18th May 1952 in Poteet, Texas. He was brought up on a farm owned by his family near Pearsall, Texas. At Southwest Texas State University, where he studied, his subject was agriculture. George joined the army after study but not before eloping with her long time friend Norma, whom he

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    George Strait   Have you ever wondered why George Strait is the King of Country music?  With Georges many followers across the world and many awards he received this means he would be set up for success right?  George has had a lot of major and minor challenges throughout his background and career, but that hasn’t slowed him down any on his awards and number one hit singles and albums.  Lets go over George’s background, career, and awards and number one hits.   In George’s background, he faced many

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    Introduction While growing up I’ve always had George Strait songs ringing in my ears. Before becoming big, he played in small bars around where I lived. Knowing that he started off small doing what he could to reach his dream is something I have always have looked up to. He’s one artist that I admire because he has always stuck to his roots while never straying too far. He has a talent for singing the most pure words and soothing melodies. His songs always seem to have so much emotion in them that

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    George Strait Introduction “I want to reach the point where people hear my name and immediately think of real country music (“George Strait Quotes,” 2018).” George Strait made this happen too, with hard work and persistence. Being turned down by multiple record companies was very hard on Strait. He kept working though, and it paid off. George won many awards, was inducted in the Hall of Fame, and kept old country alive when the “urban country” era started, making him one of the most influential

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    George Strait Research Paper George Strait, better known as the King of Country Music, has been in the country music industry for almost forty years (Hazighurst 12). He has become one of the most widespread country music singers to this day. He began a long time ago and is still currently going steady today. Strait has more than sixty number one hits, more than anyone else in history does. George Strait has opened the eyes for country music and has paved the pathway for other country singers today

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    Imagine yourself standing above thousands of people singing the lyrics of your song back to you. How does it feel? Growing up in the backwoods of Oklahoma, he only had a dream for his reality. Through his hard work and dedication to his music, Garth Brooks, one of the top-selling solo artists and ranked among the biggest stars of his generation, will leave a legacy people only dream to achieve. From the time Garth Brooks was born to present-day, he has always been a real family man. Troyal Garth

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    Knoxville, Tennessee is known for many things, especially known as a college town. Little did anyone know that on March 26, 1968 a superstar would be born, and the star would not be known for throwing, running, or catching footballs but singing (“Kenny Chesney.”)? The country genre did not know it for a while, but it had a person that was going to bring country music to new heights. With a mix of some traditional country music mix with some rock country and island country music it would make Kenny

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