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SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2006 VOL. 24 NO. 3 Photo Credit : Sid Farbstein JustJust CallCall HimHim Dr.Dr. GeorgeGeorge StraitStrait Country music superstar George Strait while perfecting his skills as a performer. He sions. He has been named Entertainer of was presented an honorary doctoral has since become one of the nation's most the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year on degree by his alma mater - Texas State popular country and western music record- multiple occasions and has been awarded University-San Marcos - in a private cer- ing and concert artists and has achieved a Special Achievement Award by the emony on Friday, May 26. worldwide acclaim. ACM. Strait, who graduated from Texas In 2004, President George W. Bush State in 1979 with a bachelor of science presented him with the National Medal of degree in agriculture, was presented with the Arts, a lifetime achievement award an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by recognizing the extraordinary accom- university President Denise M. Trauth. plishments of individuals engaged in the "George Strait is the most famous and creation and production of the arts in the successful country music singer in the United States. In 2003, Strait was induct- world. He has had more Number One hits ed into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. than any singer of any kind in history. Texas State has conferred honorary doc- And he's our most prominent living grad- toral degrees in the past to such individu- uate. The university is delighted to be able als as President Lyndon B. Johnson, to honor him in this way," said Trauth. member of the class of 1930 at Texas "Doctor Strait? I like the sound of that," State; Lady Bird Johnson, former First Strait said after the degree was conferred. Lady of the United States; Gilbert M. "I am so proud to be a graduate of Texas Grosvenor, chairman of the board of the State University and appreciate so much National Geographic Society; and that you did this for me." Distinguished Alumni and Texas State "We present honorary degrees only to benefactors Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte. individuals who have reached extraordi- Strait has been a loyal alumnus of nary levels of achievement," said Kent Texas State and, in 1985, established an Adams, chairman of the Board of Regents endowment fund for the development and of the Texas State University System, operation of the Freeman Ranch for agri- who was also present at the ceremony. cultural, land and wildlife management, "George Strait has truly attained the status Strait has recorded 52 Number One sin- and scholarships. He has been honored of a living legend in country music and gles, more than any other artist in any genre. by Texas State on two previous occa- we are proud to bestow this honor on He leads the all-time Country Music sions. In 1984, he was presented with the him." Association (CMA) award nominations with university's President's Excellence During his time in college, Strait and the 73. He has won more than 40 major industry Award. In 1987, the Alumni Association Ace in the Hole band played their first awards, including recognition by both the Board of Directors named Strait a performance in San Marcos. He estab- CMA and the Academy of Country Music Distinguished Alumnus of the university. lished an enthusiastic regional following, (ACM) as Vocalist of the Year on five occa- “It“It JustJust ComesComes Natural”Natural” AvailableAvailable On-LineOn-Line && InIn StoresStores OnOn OctoberOctober 3rd.3rd. George Strait's newest CD, "It Just Comes Natural" will be avail- able for fans to purchase in the General Store of his website at www.georgestrait.com and in music stores everywhere on October 3rd. "It Just Comes Natural", not only is the title of the CD, but identifies the ease in which Strait is able to find and record great songs. The CD con- tinues the tradition that Strait has established in finding the best songs available from the greatest writers in America, and then put- ting his own vocal touches to them that makes them uniquely his. The CD includes fifteen songs from some of the most recognized writers in the business. It kicks off with Strait's new smash single, "Give It Away", written by Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson. The title song, "It Just Comes Natural", was written by Marv Green and Jim Collins. Dean Dillon, who has con- tributed dozens of songs to Strait's catalog, has two songs on the CD. He co-wrote "That's My Kind of Woman with Tammy Hyler and "I Ain't Her Cowboy Anymore" with Scotty Emerick and Marla Cannon-Goodman. Other songs on the CD include "Wrapped" by Bruce Robison, "He Must Have Really Hurt You Bad" by Tim Johnson, " A Heart Like Hers" by Tony Martin and Mark Nesler, "Why Can't I Leave Her Alone" by Trent Tomlinson, Danny Wells, Ashe Underwood and Mark Kerr, "One Foot In Front Of The Other" by Lee Roy Parnell and Cris Moore, "Texas Cookin' " by Guy Clark, "A Better Rain" by David Cory Lee and Tony Lane, "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" by Casey Beathard and Ed Hill, "She Told Me So" by Bobby Braddock, "What Say" by Leslie Satcher and Bobby Carmichael, and "Come On Joe" by Tony Romeo. GACGAC AirsAirs 24th24th AnnualAnnual GeorgeGeorge StraitStrait TeamTeam RopingRoping ClassicClassic SpecialSpecial DatesDates SetSet ForFor TheThe 25th25th AnnualAnnual GSTRCGSTRC Friday and Saturday, March 23rd & 24th The Roping will start at 10am each day are the dates that George Strait has chosen and ticket prices for the event will remain at for 25th annual George Strait Team Roping $16.00 per person, per day. Children 6 & Classic at the San Antonio Rose Palace in under are free when accompanied by a par- San Antonio, Texas. ent or a guardian. Fans may begin ordering The event, which began as a small fami- their tickets on-line beginning October 2nd, ly roping in 1982, has grown into the most at http//www.gstrc.com or by calling the prestigious open Team Roping competition Team Roping office at 210-698-0791 in the country. In 2006, 570 teams compet- between 9am and 5pm Monday thru Friday. ed for more than $425,000 in cash and The ticket office is closed from 12:00 to prizes. Speed Williams and Brad 1pm for lunch. Fans wishing to order their Culpepper eventually walked away with the tickets by mail may do so by spending $16 Champions title to go along with $55,790 for each ticket ordered per day. Please send each. In addition to the cash, the two each Money Order or Cashier’s checks to: won a Chevy Silverado Dually pickup from Cavender Chevrolet of Boerne, Tx. and a George Strait Team Roping Classic Strait X-treme 3-horse slant trailer from PMB #452 Bruton Trailers. 24165 IH-10 West All ropers will participate on Friday the Suite 217 23rd for cash and prizes with the top 50 San Antonio, TX 78257-1159 teams coming back for the final three rounds on Saturday the 24th. All tickets are non-refundable and cannot Entry fee for the 25th annual GSTRC will be exchanged for another day. All ticket be $800 per team. Each roper will have the sales are final. 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