Tomorrow is the launch date for the new George Strait Channel 17 on XM radio.The "All George All The Time" channel will run during April and May.
Strait Country - XM 17 celebrates Strait's new album, Troubadour.
The channel will showcase all the music from his 30 year career, plus even more features just for Strait fans, including:
- Exclusive interviews with George Strait
- Tracks from George's new album, Troubadour, every hour
- Today's country stars talking about the influence George Strait has had on them and country music
- Frequently asked questions about George's life, music, and career
- Interviews from the biggest songwriters who George has showcased over the past 30 years
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the people and stories from the road over the past 30 years, including his long-time managers, producers, and more
"It's always a thrill to hear one of your songs played on the radio, but to have XM Radio dedicate an entire channel to my music is just amazing. I'm hoping fans and the millions of XM subscribers will enjoy hearing the new music from Troubadour, as well as revisiting their favorites from years past," said George Strait.
"King of Country" George Strait is one of the most successful and prolific country music artists of all time. With a career that spans more than 25 years, Strait has 55 number one songs on the country charts, more than any other artist, regardless of genre, 74 Top 10 and 78 Top 20 hits. He has sold more than 67 million records and counting, garnering him 32 different platinum or multi-platinum albums, the second most certifications of any artist in any genre, following only Elvis Presley.
Strait has received more than 50 major entertainment industry awards and countless nominations. The winner of 18 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, Strait has received a record-breaking 73 CMA Award nominations.
In 2006, Strait was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
