Country Pop Bites: George Strait – April 10

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1995 George Strait recorded "Check Yes Or No" and "I Know She Still Loves Me" at Nashville's Emerald Sound Studios?

It's true! Remember those? Check out the video!

Here are 5 interesting truths about George Strait.

• He was raised on a family-owned farm in nearby Pearsall, Texas, where he studied agriculture at Southwest Texas State University.
• He eloped with his high school sweetheart, Norma, before joining the army.
•  While stationed in Hawaii, he began singing in the Army-sponsored band called Rambling Country. After returning to Texas, he put together his own band, Ace in the Hole.
• He made his motion picture acting debut in 1992 in the film Pure Country, and recorded a slew of hit songs for the film’s soundtrack, “I Cross My Heart,” “Heartland,” “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” and “The King of Broken Hearts.”
• He enjoys steer-roping, golf and skiing.