George Strait was born in Poteet, Texas on May 18, 1952. George Strait began playing with a rock band in Pearsall High School but his preference turned to country music. While stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii as a part of the 25th Infantry division (light), he began performing with an Army-sponsored band, Rambling Country, which played off-base under the name Santee. On October 6, 1972, while still in Hawaii, George and Norma welcomed their first child, Jenifer. George Strait was honorably discharged from the army in 1975. He chose to return to Southwest Texas State University, in San Marcos, Texas. He graduated in 1979 with a degree in agriculture. While attending college, Strait joined the Ace in the Hole Band, who had been advertising for a new lead singer. Beginning October 14, 1975, the band started playing at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, a local honky-tonk bar. In 1981, he released his debut album, Strait Country. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA and it includes the singles "Unwound", "Down and Out", and "If You’re Thinking You Want a Stranger (There’s One Coming Home)". George Straight has since released 24 studio albums, 2 live albums, 8 compilation albums and 5 Christmas albums. He has also issued 88 singles since 1981, with 44 reaching Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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