Background “Honky Tonk Crazy” was released in February 1984 as the third single from George Strait’s album “Right or Wrong.” The song was written by Dean Dillon and Royce Porter. Dillon, a prolific songwriter in country music, has penned numerous hits for Strait, including “The Chair,” “Ocean Front Property,” and “Easy Come, Easy Go.” “Honky … Read more
Background “Murder on Music Row” is a country music song written by Larry Cordle and Larry Shell. It was first recorded by bluegrass artist Larry Cordle and his band Lonesome Standard Time in 1999 on their album “Murder on Music Row.” However, the song gained significant prominence when it was recorded as a duet by … Read more
Background “If I Know Me” is a country song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in July 2019 as the lead single from his thirtieth studio album, Honky Tonk Time Machine. The song was written by Dean Dillon, Wade Kirby, and Shane Minor. “If I Know Me” reached number one … Read more
Background “One Night at a Time” is a country ballad performed by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in February 1996 as the third single from his album Blue Clear Sky. The song was written by Roger Cook and Dean Dillon, two prominent songwriters in the country music genre. Cook, a British-born … Read more
Background “Take Me to Texas” is a country song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in October 1993 as the lead single from his album “Easy Come, Easy Go.” The song was written by Wayne O’Quinn and Dean Dillon. “Take Me to Texas” reached the top of the Billboard Hot … Read more
Background “Adalida” is a country song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in November 1995 as the third single from his album Lead On. The song was written by Tony Lane and Reese Wilson. “Adalida” reached number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1996. … Read more
Background “A Fire I Can’t Put Out” was recorded by American country music artist George Strait and written by Darryl Staedtler. It was released in June 1982 as the third single from Strait’s second studio album, _Strait from the Heart_. The song reached number one on the _Billboard_ Hot Country Singles chart in October 1982, … Read more
Background “I Hate Everything” is a country song written by Gary Harrison and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in October 2004 as the third single from Strait’s album, “50 Number Ones.” While the song did not reach the top of the charts like many of Strait’s other releases, peaking … Read more
Background “I Cross My Heart” is a country ballad performed by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in August 1992 as the first single from the soundtrack album to the film Pure Country, in which Strait starred. The song was written by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz. It quickly became one of … Read more
Background “Honky Tonk Crazy” was released in 1984 as the third single from George Strait’s album “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind.” The song was written by Dean Dillon and Royce Porter. Dillon, a prolific songwriter in the country music scene, had previously written hits for Strait like “The Cowboy Rides Away” and “Marina … Read more