Background: “The Only Thing I Have Left” is a country song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in October 1990 as the second single from his album Livin’ It Up. The song was written by Craig Wiseman and Skip Ewing. “The Only Thing I Have Left” reached number one on … Read more
Background “Murder on Music Row” is a country music song written by Larry Shell and Tim Nichols. It was first recorded by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time for their 1999 album, “Murder on Music Row.” However, the song gained significant popularity when George Strait and Alan Jackson recorded it for Strait’s 2000 album, “Latest … Read more
Background “A Fire I Can’t Put Out” was released in 1983 as the third single from George Strait’s second studio album, *Strait from the Heart*. Written by Darryl Staedtler, it reached number one on the *Billboard* Hot Country Singles chart in October 1983, becoming Strait’s fourth number one hit overall. The song solidified Strait’s rising … Read more
Background “Honky Tonk Crazy” was recorded by American country music artist George Strait and written by Dean Dillon and Royce Porter. It was released in June 1984 as the third single from Strait’s album, “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind”. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in September … Read more
Background “Blame It on Mexico” is a country song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in June 1982 as the third single from his album Strait from the Heart. The song was written by Darrell Staedtler and was produced by Blake Mevis. While not one of Strait’s most commercially successful … Read more
Background “Down In M.I.A.” is a country song performed by George Strait and written by Jerry Chesnut and Chuck Jones. It was released in June 2023 as the lead single from Strait’s upcoming album, Ace in the Hole. The song quickly gained popularity, resonating with fans for its relatable theme of longing for a simpler … Read more
Background “Three Drinks Behind” is a country song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in October 2006 as the second single from his album It Just Comes Natural. The song was written by Dean Dillon and Scotty Emerick. “Three Drinks Behind” tells the story of a man reflecting on a … Read more
Background “Famous Last Words of a Fool” was released in November 1988 as the third single from George Strait’s album, *If You Ain’t Lovin’, You Ain’t Livin’*. The song was written by Dean Dillon and Deborah Allen. Dean Dillon is a prolific songwriter in country music, known for penning hits for artists like George Jones, … 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 1997 as the second single from his album Carrying Your Love with Me. The song was written by Roger Cook and Dean Dillon, two prolific songwriters in the country music genre. Cook, … 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. “I Cross My Heart” was featured prominently in the film Pure Country, … Read more