NASHVILLE, Tenn -- The unprecedented success that George Strait has earned throughout his illustrious 26-year-career could not be captured in the multi-platinum release of his number one hits alone. The King of Country Music has bestowed the
perfect companion piece to his multi-platinum 50 NUMBER ONES with 22 MORE HITS. Scheduled for release November 13, 22 MORE HITS contains exactly that - 22 fan favorites and well known Strait hit singles that despite not quite reaching number one at country radio made a timeless impression on country music fans across the country.
"I've had people ask me why this song or that song wasn't on the Number Ones album," says Strait. "If it's their favorite song, I guess they don't care if it was number one on a chart. This album gave me the chance to include some of the fans other favorites and mine."
These fans know a great song when they hear one and George Strait has made a career of giving his fans what they want. The songs that Strait compiled for 22 MORE HITS are all timeless hits
like "Unwound" (George's first single and first top 10 hit), "If You're Thinking You Want A Stranger," "Amarillo By Morning," "The Fireman," "Cowboys Like Us," "You'll Be There," "Marina Del Ray," and many more. The album also includes the brand new single "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls." Providing a collection of these timeless classics is a true gift to the fans of George Strait .
The release of 22 MORE HITS comes on the heels of the announcement that Strait will begin his highly-anticipated nationwide arena tour which kicks-off January 10 in Austin , TX . Once again, the Texas Troubadour gives his fans all over the nation a chance to see firsthand the electricity that can only come from witnessing Strait live.
2007 has already proven to be a successful year for Strait and stands to be a monumental one, as "The 41st Annual CMA Awards" approach. Strait received a remarkable seven nominations to lead all other nominees. Strait's nominations are for Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Album for It Just Comes Natural (co-produced by Tony Brown), Musical Event with Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson on the live version of "Hey Good Lookin'," and Single of the Year for "Wrapped." Strait could win two additional trophies as producer for Single and Album of the Year.
22 MORE HITS SONG LIST
1.
How 'Bout Them Cowgirls'
2. Amarillo By Morning
3. The Fireman
4. Gone As A Girl Can Get
5. When Did You Stop Loving Me
6. Marina Del Rey
7. Desperately
8. The Cowboy Rides Away
9. Lovebug
10. Cowboys Like Us
11. She Let Herself Go
12. You'll Be There
13. Don't Make Me Come Over There And Love You
14. What Do You Say To That
15. Drinking Champagne
16. You're Something Special To Me
17. Meanwhile
18. Adalida
19. If You Can Do Anything Else
20. Unwound
21. If You're Thinking You Want A Stranger (There's One Coming Home)
22. Overnight Success
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2008 TOUR DATES
DATE
CITY
VENUE
10-Jan
Austin, TX
Frank Erwin Center , University of Texas at Austin
