Norma Strait Bio, Age, Kids, Facts About George Straits Wife

Most people know that country music legend, George Strait is one of the best-selling artists of all time. Many people also know that he has released many multi-platinum albums and received numerous awards throughout his amazing career. However, did you know that Strait once considered stepping away from music when he wasn’t making a breakthrough? It was none other than his wife, Norma Strait, who persuaded him to persevere; and the rest, as they say, is history. Want to know more about this incredible woman? Then read on!

Norma Strait Bio (Age)

Norma Strait was born in 1954 in Pearsall, Frio County, San Antonio, Texas. There is not much information about her early life or family background. Strait grew up in Pearsall and earned her high school diploma from the local high school. Meanwhile, husband – George Strait Jr. – was born on the 18 th of May 1952 in Poteet, Texas. His father’s name is Strait Sr while his mother’s name is Doris. The country music legend also has two siblings, namely Pency and John Jr. George Strait, who grew up in Pearsall and equally attended Pearsall High School.

About her marriage and her husband

Norma Strait met her future husbandThey were both students at Pearsall High School. They knew each other because they grew up in the same small town, but they weren’t really friends. All that changed one day when the singer asked her out. After that one date, the two didn’t see each other for a while. George later realized he was missing something in particular and asked Strait again. They resumed their relationship and eloped to Mexico where they tied the knot on the 4th of December 1971.

The couple then returned to their hometown, where they hosted a church wedding. After the marriage, Strait’s husband joined the army and the couple moved from one army base to another. While stationed in Hawaii, George Strait joined an Army-sponsored group of countries called Rambling Country. He performed with them at various venues and gained a certain amount of recognition.

Strait’s husband left the Army after five years and soon formed another country band called Ace in the Hole. While playing and touring with them, he looked for a record deal. However, he had a hard time breaking through when all the record labels in Nashville turned him down. Desperate George decided to quit music altogether, but his wife advised him to give it another year. He heeded their words and not long after he landed a record deal with MCA in February 1981.

George dropped his debut album, Strait Country. The album was both a critical and commercial success, spurning several chart singles. Since then, George Strait has built a successful music career. He has released over 30 albums, 13 of which have been certified multi-platinum. He has also received numerous awards, including Artist of the Decade (2000s) from the Academy of Country Music.

Meet the children of Norma Street

Norma Strait and her husband have two children, one of whom has since passed away. The couple’s first child is a daughter named Jenifer, who was born in October 1972 th of June 1986 after a car accident. Her death devastated her parents and her father dedicated his 2005 single You Will Be There to her.

Strait and her husband also have a son named George Strait Jr (known as Bubba) who was born in 1981. Bubba is a Texas A&M University alum and a professional roper with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He is also a talented songwriter and has contributed songs to his father’s album. Bubba is married to a realtor named Tamara and they have two children together.

More facts about George Strait’s wife

– She has two grandchildren courtesy of her son. They are Jillian Louise and George Harvey Strait.

– Her husband holds the record for most singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart – 44.

– She and her family established the Jenifer Strait Foundation in honor of their late daughter. The foundation supports children’s charities in Texas.

– She appeared in the music video for Codigo, her husband’s 2018 single.

– She and her husband own a ranch in Cotulla, Texas. They also own a custom built mansion in The Dominion, San Antonio.

– Her husband was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

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