Even over a year later, George Strait and his grandson Harvey make for an adorable pair. The country music legend invited his grandson on stage to sing “God And Country Music.” The two performed for 80,000 fans at the NRG Stadium as part of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in March 2019.
Strait wore his signature cowboy hat as he combined country twang with the calming presence that turned him into a star. Like the studio version of the song, Harvey lent his vocals to the end of the song. His grandfather nodded and beamed proudly. The crowd cheered as the song finished and Harvey waved to them before exiting the stage.
Comments online praised the duo’s performance. One user praised Strait’s long and industrious career. The country singer signed his first solo contract with MCA Records back in 1981. “In today’s country George is the only Artist that deserves to wear a cowboy hat,” they wrote. Another wrote, “You are a living country legend. King George will be missed when he no longer puts out music.”
Some users believe Strait is grooming a worthy successor in his grandson. Harvey is 8-years-old and the son of Strait’s second child Bubba. Bubba has also worked with his father, co-writing several of the songs on Strait’s album Twang. Regarding Strait’s grandson, one user wrote: “George Jones asked, ‘Who’s gonna fill their shoes?’ George Strait, just provided us the answer.”
George Strait holds multiple awards for his music.
Born in 1952 in Texas, Strait spent years searching for his big break. He enlisted in the army in 1971, where he began singing in the Army-sponsored band Rambling Country. After serving four years, Strait put together his own band in Texas called Ace in the Hole. Strait quickly gained a local following but spent years trying to get a record deal.
In 1981, Strait released his first album Strait Country and its single “Unwound,” which proved popular on the radio. Over the course of his career, Strait has produced 60 No. 1 singles, according to USA TODAY. Strait also produced a string of certified platinum and multi-platinum albums. The Country Music Association named him Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and again in 2013.
Strait holds multiple awards as a country singer, including 23 CMA Awards. He also received the National Medal of the Arts from President George W. Bush. Strait announced his retirement in 2014 with the The Cowboy Rides Away tour, but he couldn’t stay away from the allure of music.
Strait continues to perform live irregularly and produce studio albums. He currently has 30 albums. “God And Country Music” released in 2019.
