“When I signed my record deal in 1981, I would’ve never believed I’d be here,” he said. “I never really had a plan. I just tried to sing the best songs I could, make the best records I could, and put on the best shows I could.”
That humility is as much a part of George Strait’s legacy as the music itself. Few artists have accomplished more while remaining so grounded, gracious, and unassuming. It’s why the nickname “The King” has always fit—not just because of his success, but because of the way he’s carried it.
Long live the King.
Miranda Lambert delivered a flawless rendition of “Run,” and Brooks & Dunn paid tribute with a powerful performance of “Amarillo By Morning”—a perfect salute to a career that defines country music at its very best.
