Strait has a net worth of $300 million. He is a popular neotraditionalist country style music singer and has sung in many genres. He is popular for his blend of country, western swing, bluegrass, and honky-tonk. As of 2012, he has recorded 59 #1 hit singles. Some of his hit numbers include Unwound, Heartland, and You’ll Be There. He is the highest paid singer and makes most of the money with his tours and concerts. His concert alone makes him earn almost $1.4 million, according to Forbes magazine.
George is also famous as “King of Country” and some critics called him a living legend. He has sold over 70 million albums in the U.S. and “Pure Country” was his best-selling album, which sold 6 million.
George Strait is the member of Vaqueros del Mar investor group in the Alamo City and has recently invested in a golf course in Tapatio Springs Resort.
The Grammy award winner George Strait possesses a ranch, spread over more than 40-acres, in San Antonio, Texas.
Strait was born in Texas, and while his schooling in Pearsall High School, he began to develop his interest in music. In 1981, he recorded his first commercial album, “Unwounded”. In his career of 30 years with MCA records, he has topped the music charts for almost sixty times. He has sold almost 70 million albums all around the United States, which makes him the 12th best-selling artist in the music history of America. His RIAA certifications include 38 gold, 33 platinum and 13 multi-platinum albums.