George Strait is an icon of country music.

He holds the record for most number of No.1 albums, gold albums, platinum albums and multi-platinum in the history of country music.

He has produced a top ten hit every year for thirty consecutive years — a world record in the history of music.

He has over 60 number one singles.
He is a Grammy award winner.
He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Has been named the Academy of Country Musics Artist of the Decade award.
He is a three time ACM Entertainer of the Year award winner.
He is also a song writer, producer and actor.

He's known as King George in the country music world because of all he's accomplished.
He is also a veteran of the US Army.
If anyone deserves this honor, it is George Strait.