George Strait (born May 18, 1952, Poteet, Texas, U.S.) is an American country music singer, guitarist, and “new traditionalist” known for reviving interest in the western swing and honky-tonk music of the 1930s and ’40s through his straightforward musical style and his unassuming right-off-the-ranch stage persona. He was among the most popular concert and recording artists in the 1980s and ’90s, and his shows continued to pack stadiums to their capacity well into the 21st century.