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?

It’s true! Remember that one? Let me refresh your memory! Check out the video!

Here are 5 little known facts 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.