Background “Murder on Music Row” is a country music song written by Larry Cordle and Larry Shell. It was first recorded by American bluegrass duo Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time in 1999 for their album “Murder on Music Row.” However, the song gained significant recognition when country music icons George Strait and Alan Jackson … Read more
Background “If I Know Me” was released in July 2019 as the lead single from George Strait’s thirtieth studio album, ‘Honky Tonk Time Machine’. Written by Dean Dillon, Wade Kirby, and Shane Minor, the song quickly ascended the country music charts, becoming Strait’s 60th number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This accomplishment … Read more
Background “One Night at a Time” is a country music song written by Roger Cook and Dean Dillon, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in February 1998 as the third single from Strait’s album One Step at a Time. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country … Read more
Background “Adalida” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in November 1995 as the lead single from his album Lead the Way. The song was written by Strait along with his son Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon. “Adalida” reached number three on the Billboard Hot Country … Read more
Background “Take Me to Texas” is a country song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in June 1993 as the lead single from his album “Easy Come, Easy Go”. The song was written by Dave Loggins and Tony Lane. While not explicitly stated in available biographical information, the song appears … Read more
Background “A Fire I Can’t Put Out” is a country song written by Darryl Staedtler and originally recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in January 1984 as the third single from Strait’s album “Right or Wrong.” The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March … 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 second single from his album *50 Number Ones*. Although the song did not reach the top spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, peaking at … 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 Pure Country. The song was written by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz. “Pure Country” was a major motion picture starring George Strait himself, in … 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”. Written by Dean Dillon and Royce Porter, the song quickly climbed the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, reaching the number one spot in November of that year. It solidified Strait’s position as … Read more
Background “Murder on Music Row” is a country music song written by Larry Shell and Larry Cordle. It was first recorded by American country music artists Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time in 1999 on their album “Lonesome as It Gets.” However, the song gained significant recognition when George Strait and Alan Jackson performed it … Read more