It is no secret that I am a huge George Strait fan. George is my musical hero. There has never been a classier superstar than Mr. Strait. On this date back in 1952 George was born in Poteet, Texas and the country music world received it's new king.

George has had over 25 gold albums and 60 number one hits. These are numbers that no one will ever come close to again. Trying to decide on the five best songs George has done in his amazing career is near impossible but I have picked the five that I feel every country fan should know by heart.

We must start with the song that inspired Garth and so many other artists. His first big hit 'Unwound'.

'Amarillo by Morning' may be his fans favorite.

I think 'The Chair' may be the greatest country song ever.

You can't have a wedding without 'I Cross My Heart'

Every George fan knows 'The Cowboy Rides Away' and I teared up when he sang it at his farewell concert.

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