If you know me, you know George Strait is the standard. The man has 60-plus number ones and basically wrote the book on how to deliver a country song. Here’s my pick of the best George Strait songs, broken down by when to play them — straight from a guy who covers them most weekends.
“Heartland” kicks a room into gear like nothing else, and “The Fireman” tells you exactly what kind of night you’re in for. Both are built to make people put their drink down and head for the floor.
“All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” “Amarillo by Morning,” “Ocean Front Property,” and “Give It Away” are the ones that fill a dance floor every single time. “The Chair” is the smooth one you sneak in to get couples close.
“I Cross My Heart,” “Carrying Your Love with Me,” and “Check Yes or No” are the first-dance, last-dance, every-dance songs. If you’re getting married, pick one of these and thank me later.
“Troubadour.” That’s it. That’s the one. It’s the song that reminds every country fan in the room why we do this in the first place. George taught me that country is really just love, trucks, and a good melody — it’s even the title of my EP, Love and Trucks, and the formula still works every single night.
Want to hear a few of these done right, live? Come out to a show — the King of Country is always on the setlist.
Love y’all,
Chauncey