On October 5, 2004, MCA Records released George Strait’s 50 Number Ones, the definitive anthology for one of country music’s most enduring artists.
From his first #1, ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ in 1982 to his 2002 smash, ‘She’ll Leave You With A Smile,’ 50 Number Ones chronicles the career of a performer so respected and beloved, his fans know him simply as ‘King George.’
Strait’s influence on country music is undeniable. Since he began recording for MCA (the only label Strait has ever called home) in 1981, he has changed the tapestry of the industry with his unique blending of traditional and contemporary country music. Strait has a remarkable talent for remaining fresh and current while remaining true to his musical roots and honkytonk style and in doing so, he has forged one of the most successful careers in music history. His keen sense of song selection and his subtle yet poignant delivery has earned him praise from fans, critics and peers alike. Countless other recording artists including Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson have named Strait as a direct influence on their music and their careers.
50 Number Ones will mark George Strait’s 32nd release. In his 23-year recording career, he has sold over 62 million albums, played to millions of fans and picked up armloads of industry awards including 2003’s Academy of Country Music ‘Gene Weed Award’ recognizing his success. George Strait holds the Country Music Association’s all time record for most career nominations with a total of 71. He was the CMA ‘Vocalist of the Year’ five times and the only artist in history to be so honored in two different decades.
Also included in the 50 Number Ones collection is the new hit single, ‘I Hate Everything,’ a touching ballad about working through relationship troubles and appreciating life. It is sure to be the next classic cut from Strait and it is ascending the country charts now.
George Strait : 50 Number Ones Track Listing
Disc One
1 I Hate Everything
2 Fool Hearted Memory
3 A Fire I Can’t Put Out
4 You Look So Good In Love
5 Right Or Wrong
6 Let’s Fall To Pieces Together
7 Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind
8 The Chair
9 Nobody In His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her
10 It Ain’t Cool To Be Crazy About You
11 Ocean Front Property
12 All My Ex’s Live In Texas
13 Am I Blue
14 Famous Last Words Of A Fool
15 Baby Blue
16 If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’)
17 Baby’s Gotten Good At Goodbye
18 What’s Going On In Your World
19 Ace In The Hole
20 Love Without End, Amen
21 I’ve Come To Expect It From You
22 If I Know Me
23 You Know Me Better Than That
24 The Chill Of An Early Fall
25 So Much Like My Dad
26 I Cross My Heart
Disc Two
1 Heartland
2 Easy Come, Easy Go
3 I’d Like To Have That One Back
4 The Man In Love With You
5 The Big One
6 You Can’t Make A Heart Love Somebody
7 Lead On
8 Check Yes Or No
9 I Know She Still Loves Me
10 Blue Clear Sky
11 Carried Away
12 I Can Still Make Cheyenne
13 One Night At A Time
14 Carrying Your Love With Me
15 Today My World Slipped Away
16 Round About Way
17 I Just Want To Dance With You
18 True
19 We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This
20 Write This Down
21 The Best Day
22 Go On
23 Run
24 Living and Living Well
25 She’ll Leave You With A Smile
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