Country Pop Bites: George Strait – July 11

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1987 "All My Ex's Live In Texas" took George Strait to #1 on the Billboard country chart?

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Here are 5 interesting facts about George Strait.

• He made People's most beautiful list in 1990.
• He's acted in a handful of projects, including 1992's Pure Country in which he played a troubled country singer.
• 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.
• He received the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush in 2003.
• He was inducted into the County Music Hall of Fame in 2006.