Murder on Music Row – George Strait

Background “Murder on Music Row” is a country music song written by Larry Shell and Dennis Linde. It was first recorded by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time in 1999 on their album “Murder on Music Row.” However, the song gained significant popularity when it was recorded by George Strait and Alan Jackson in 2000 … Read more

A Fire I Can’t Put Out – George Strait

Background “A Fire I Can’t Put Out” is a country music song written by Darrell Staedtler and originally recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in June 1983 as the second single from Strait’s album “Right or Wrong.” The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in … Read more

If I Know Me – George Strait

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. It reached number one on the Billboard … Read more

One Night at a Time – George Strait

Background “One Night at a Time” is a country ballad written by Roger Cook and Dean Dillon, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in February 1996 as the third single from Strait’s album *Blue Clear Sky*. The song reached number one on the *Billboard* Hot Country Singles & Tracks … Read more

Honky Tonk Crazy – George Strait

Background “Honky Tonk Crazy” is a country music song written by Dean Dillon and Royce Porter. It was recorded by American country music artist George Strait and released in June 1984 as the second single from his album Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind? This album marked a significant turning point in Strait’s career, … Read more

Take Me to Texas – George Strait

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 third single from his album “Easy Come, Easy Go.” The song was written by David Mallett and was produced by Tony Brown. “Take Me to Texas” reached number three on … Read more

I Cross My Heart – George Strait

Background “I Cross My Heart” is a country ballad written by Steve Dorff and Liz Hengber. It was originally recorded by George Strait for the soundtrack of the 1992 film “Pure Country,” in which Strait starred as Dusty Chandler, a famous country singer who seeks a simpler life and rediscovers his passion for music. The … Read more