George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, songwriter, and producer. He is popularly known as the king of country music for reviving country music, influencing several other musicians, and amassing countless country music fans.
At the time of this writing, George boasts a $300 million net worth, which he has earned from his music career and investments.
Want to learn more about George Harvey? Please keep reading to learn more about his early life, career, net worth, and other important information about him.
Early Life
George Harvey Strait Senior was born on May 18, 1952, to Doris Jean Couser and John Byron Strait Sr; in Poteet, Texas. He grew up in Frio County, Texas, where his father worked as a teacher in a junior secondary school. In addition, his father owned a 2,000-acre cattle ranch, where George and his family could work during the weekends.
George’s parents divorced when he was in grade four, and he and his brother, John Jr, were raised by their father on the farm.
George joined Pearsall High School for his O-level studies. While at Pearsall school, George fell in love with music and joined the rock and roll garage band to nurture his interest.
Though initially attracted to rock bands like the Beatles, his tastes rapidly changed for country music. He started following country artists like Hank Thompson, Merle Haggard, Frank Sinatra, Bob Wills, and many others.
He could also attend live performances by country artists throughout Texas.
Marriage And Military Service
After high school, Strait eloped with his high school lover, Norma, and the two married on 4th December 1971. He was later enlisted as an infantryman in the United States Army, where he worked for four years (1971 to1975).
During his four years of service at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Strait joined an army-sponsored band named ‘Rumbling Country’ or ‘Santee.’ They welcomed their firstborn daughter, Jennifer, while still in the Schofield barracks in October 1972.
George Strait was honorably discharged from the American army in 1975. He later joined Southwest Texas State University, where he graduated with a degree in agriculture.
