Wednesday, May 29, 2019

George Strait






































Artist:  George Strait
Birth Name:  George Harvey Strait
Born:  May 18, 1952.  Poteet, Texas, USA
Origin:  Pearsall, Texas, USA
Genre:  Country, Contemporary Country, New Traditionlist, Western Swing Revival
Occupations:  Singer, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

George Strait is an American Country Music Singer, also known as "The King Of Country" and being one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time.  His success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981.  In 2000s, he was named Artist of the Decade by The Academy of Country Music, was elected into the Country Music Hall Of Fame, and won his first Grammy Award for the album Troubadour.  He was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and 2013 and ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1990 and 2014.  He has a total of 60 No. 1 Hits and he has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.  His Certifications from the RIAA include 13 Multi-Platinum, 33 Platinum and 38 Gold Albums.
















Title:  Honky Tonk Time Machine  (2019)
Genre:  Country, Contemporary Country, New Traditionalist, Western Swing Revival
Label:  MCA Nashville
Rating:   *****

Format:    CD:

Tracks:

 1.  Every Little Honky Tonk Bar  (316)
 2.  Two More Wishes  (3:00)
 3.  Some Nights  (3:23)
 4.  God And Country Music (feat. Harvey Strait)  (4:04)
 5.  Blue Water  (3:02)
 6.  Sometimes Love  (3:54)
 7 .  Codigo  (3:14)
 8.  Old Violin  (3:58)
 9.  Take Me Away  (2:58)
10. The Weight Of The Badge  (3:46)
11. Honky Tonk Time Machine  (2:44)
12. What Goes Up  (3:58)
13. Sing One With Willie (feat. Willie Nelson)  (4:24)



















Format:   LP:

Side A:

 1.  Every Little Honky Tonk Bar  (316)
 2.  Two More Wishes  (3:00)
 3.  Some Nights  (3:23)
 4.  God And Country Music (feat. Harvey Strait)  (4:04)
 5.  Blue Water  (3:02)
 6.  Sometimes Love  (3:54)
 7 .  Codigo  (3:14)

Side B:

 1.  Old Violin  (3:58)
 2.  Take Me Away  (2:58)
 3.  The Weight Of The Badge  (3:46)
 4.  Honky Tonk Time Machine  (2:44)
 5.  What Goes Up  (3:58)

 6.  Sing One With Willie (feat. Willie Nelson)  (4:24)

Personnel:

George Strait:  Lead Vocals
J.T. Corenflos:   Electric Guitar
Eric Darken:  Percussion
Stuart Duncan:  Fiddle, Mandolin
Paul Franklin:  Steel Guitar
Wes Hightower:  Background Vocals
Brent Mason:  Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar
Mac McAnally  (Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar
Greg Morrow:  Drums, Percussion
Marty Slayton:  Background Vocals
Llya Toshinsky:  Acoustic Guitar
Glenn Worf:  Bass Guitar
Harvey Strait:  Duet Vocals on Track 4
                                                                                                            Special Guest:

Willie Nelson:  Duet Vocals on Track 13   
                                         
Honky Tonk Time Machine is the thirtieth studio album by George Strait, released on March 29, 2019 by MCA Nashville, including singles "God And Country" and "Every Little Honky Tonk Bar", featuring special guest Willie Nelson.  The album reached No. 1 on US Top Country Albums (Billboard) Chart.     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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