George Strait
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
7
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
George Strait's career is defined by records that may never be broken. He holds the most number-one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, with 60, surpassing Conway Twitty. He has the most platinum albums (33) in country music history. His 2014 concert at AT&T Stadium drew 104,793 people, the largest single ticketed show in U.S. history. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Rolling Stone ranked him number one on its list of the 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Country Music Hall of Fame
Induction for lifetime achievement in country music
National Medal of Arts
Awarded by President George W. Bush for contributions to the arts
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Star at 1750 Vine Street
Texas State University Distinguished Alumnus
Honored for professional achievements and community service
Key to the City of San Antonio
Presented in recognition of his contributions to music and the community
ACM Lifetime Achievement Award
Honored for his enduring impact on country music
CMA Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for his career achievements and influence
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time
Greatest of All Time Hot Country Songs Artists
40 Greatest Men of Country Music
The 100 Most Influential People in the World
100 Greatest Artists of All Time (Country)
Magazine Covers
TIME
2014-04-28
The King of Country
Rolling Stone
2013-09-01
George Strait: The Last Real Cowboy
Texas Monthly
2014-05-01
The King's Last Ride
People
2014-06-01
George Strait: 50 Years of Love
GQ
2014-10-01
The King of Country
Records & Feats
Most number-one singles on Billboard Hot Country Songs chart
Strait holds 60 number-one hits, the most of any artist in the chart's history.
Most platinum albums in country music
He has 33 platinum or multi-platinum albums, more than any other country artist.
Largest single ticketed concert in U.S. history
His 2014 concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, drew 104,793 fans.