George Strait can do it all - sing, write, perform, record, and make himself a truly legendary pillar of the country genre. His sincerity, charm, and vocal prowess are beyond compare. When he sings solo, it's marvelous. He makes it all look so easy and effortless. If Strait teams with another artist, it's double the thrill. In his long and distinguished career, he has done many duets that stay pleasantly in the memory. We are revisiting a few here just in case you missed them the first time around. So get ready for some fun and entertainment, courtesy of George Strait with Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Patty Loveless, and Willie Nelson.
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'When Did You Stop Loving Me' With Sheryl Crow
These two performers are each dynamite. Put them together on a tune and you have something truly special. That is what happened when Crow and Strait did "When Did You Stop Loving Me" when he stepped back from "traditional touring" eleven years ago, per American Songwriter. His farewell was highlighted by this stellar duet with Crow during a concert in Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium. Per the outlet, "The instantly iconic performance is still earning praise 10 years later. 'an oldie but a goodie,' one TikTok user wrote."
'Jackson' With Martina McBride
That farewell concert that George Strait gave in Arlington, Texas, must have been a real doozy! He sang at that event with the delightful Martina McBride on the Johnny and June Carter Cash gem, "Jackson." Probably the two of them brought the house down. McBride is such a wonderful singer whose silky voice conveys so much emotion. When she took the stage with Strait for this very powerful classic, they did it justice. Per themusicman.uk, word has it that their duet was electrifying, even when compared with the stunning one done by the Cashes.
'House Of Cash' With Patty Loveless
Per American Songwriter, this moving, true-story song which Strait did with Patty Loveless is on his 2008 Troubadour album. According to the outlet, "House of Cash" is a stirring tribute to Johnny, June, and the lakeside property they called home in Hendersonville, Tennessee." The dwelling was bought by none other than Barry Gibb, the legendary Bee Gees frontman. Sadly, this piece of country music lore burned down 18 years ago while it was being renovated.
'Sing One With Willie' With Willie Nelson
This is appropriate! A song about a beloved giant of country music wanting to sing with a fellow giant of the genre at last. It's on Strait's album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, from 2019. These masterful performers and vocalists make the most of the opportunity to mingle their talents. The video shows them singing it at Nelson's star-studded 90th birthday bash at the Hollywood Bowl. Strait and Nelson co-wrote the song, along with Strait's son, Bubba, and Buddy Cannon. A duet for the ages indeed!
