American Songwriter

On This Day in 1996, the King of Country Music Got “Carried Away” on His Way to a 30th No. 1 Hit

On June 3, 1996, legendary country singer George Strait released "Carried Away" as the second single from 'Clear Blue Sky'.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2008, George Strait Was at No. 1 With a Grammy-Winning Album Featuring a Duet With the Man Who Wrote Many of His Biggest Hits

Fans hail Strait as the King of Country Music. Upon casual inspection, the moniker holds up. He’s been releasing hit albums and singles since 1981. More importantly, he’s been releasing good music ...