Strait Hits New Consistency at an extremely high level of achievement is what sepa- rates the good from the great. In a brilliant career that has spanned nearly twenty years at the highest level, George Strait has passed many milestones but they seemed to keep on coming. Recently, Strait was honored by the Recording Industry of America for achieving the type of success only previ- ously reached by Elvis Presley. Strait was present- ed a Plaque commemorat- ing his 25th Platinum album. George Strait is only the second Male Entertainer to ever reach the illustrious goal. Eleven of the 25 albums are multi- platinum (for two million or more copies sold). Left to right: John Henkel, Dir. of Gold & Platinum/RIAA; Hillany Rosen, President & CEO/RIAA; George Strait; n Royce Risser, Dir. of Reg. Promotion/MCA Nashville; Jennifer Bendall, Universal George Strait and his “Ace In The Hole song itself is also nominated in the “Song against Clint and Lisa Hartman Black with Band” will perform at the 2000 CMA of the Year” category. “When I Said I Do, Faith Hill and Tim Awards show that will be broadcast live In the “Entertainer of the Year” category, McGraw with “Let’s Make Love,” Lee on CBS Television on Wednesday, Oct. Strait will vie for the award against The Ann Womack with the Sons of the Desert 4th. He is also nominated as a finalist in Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson and for “I Hope You Dance” and the combina- three separate categories including Tim McGraw. In the “Male Vocalist” cate- tion of Asleep at the Wheel and the Dixie “Entertainer of the Year,” “Male Vocalist gory, the other nominees are Vince Gill, Chicks for “Roly Poly.” Tune in at 7 p.m. of the Year” and “Vocal Event of the Year” Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Brad on October 4th to see who wins. n for his collaboration with Alan Jackson on Paisley while Strait and Alan Jackson’s the song “Murder on Music Row.” The “Murder on Music Row” is competing STRAIT TALK Fan Collect able Column October/ November 2000 • Country Music - Aug./Sept. 2000 issue - Front Cover, p. 46 questions/answers, p. 61 ad, p. 70 charts. Nashville, 30-36 article w/photos, p. 14 George w/Norma Strait, p. 6 TN. photo/mentioned, p. 52 mentioned, p. 24 mentioned, p. 81 • Road King - Sept./Oct. 2000 issue. Front cover, p. 2 insert photo. Nashville, TN. photo, p. 20-23 story w/photos. Nashville, TN. • CMT Country Music Today - Aug./Sept. 2000 issue. Issue • Country Weekly - Sept. 19, 2000 issue. G.S. photo front 4, Vol. 1. P. 8 mentioned, p. 9 mentioned. Nashville, TN. cover, p. 4, p. 32-35 photo and story, p. 45 club address, p. • Country Weekly - Sept. 5, 2000 issue. P. 3 mentioned 46 q/a section, p. 61 ad, p. 70 singles/albums. Nashville, CMA Awards, p. 6 mentioned/photo, p. 33 mentioned, p. TN. The following George Strait Fan Club Members submitted to the Collectable Column… And We Thank You! As a GSFC member, you can join in and earn Strait Cash, receive your Strait Talk 1st Class and a Collector’s Card. This is all you need to do - collect magazine or newspaper articles, photos or reviews - send them in and if we use them, your name is added to the list. It’s easy. Remember to enclose the article, where it came from, date, page #, issue and your name and address. Thank You!!! 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Call 1-800-934-8792 to place a credit card order, or send check or money order payable to: Strait Premium Products, Inc. at the following address: Strait Premium Products, Inc. 24123 Boerne Stage Rd., Suite #250 San Antonio, Texas 78255 STRAIT TALK A MULTIPLE CHOICE GEORGE By Jeanie Spears, Blue Springs, Missouri We fans all know there is only 1 Great George and that’s George Strait!!! But, there are other Georges out there too… Match the descrip- tion with the appropriate George by putting the correct letter next to the description. ______ 1. This George was a famous comedic-actor who smoked cigars and played God. A. George Bush ______ 2. This George is known as the father of our country. B. Georgie Porgie ______ 3. This George is a Hall-a-Famer and played for the Kansas City Royals. C. George Hamilton ______ 4. This George was one of the Beatles. D. Curious George ______ 5. This George was an undisputed Champion Boxer. E. General George Armstrong Custer ______ 6. This George is a country singer, better known as the Possum. F. George of the Jungle ______ 7. This George is nicknamed Bubba. G. George Jefferson ______ 8. This George recently appeared in the blockbuster motion picture, The Perfect H. George Jones Storm. I. George Brett ______ 9. This George used to be Edith and Archie Bunker ’s neighbor. J. Eddie George ______ 10. This George was a lead singer in the 80’s pop group Culture Club. K. George Steinbrenner ______ 11. This George wrote this book “1984” that gave ominous predictions of the future. L. George Lucas ______ 12. This George was played by Brendan Fraser in a comedy that was based on a M. George Jetson cartoon character. N. George Gershwin ______ 13. This George played the famous World War II General Patton. O. George ______ 14. This was the name of John F. Kennedy Jrs. magazine. P. George Orwell ______ 15. This George played in the 80’s rock duo Wham. Q. George Clooney ______ 16. This George lost in the battle of Little Big Horn. R. George Foreman ______ 17. This George wrote music with his famous brother Ira. S. George Washington ______ 18. This George is a famous female television celebrity who is also a senator’s wife. T. George Perpard ______ 19. This George was a famous monkey in a children’s book. U. King George V ______ 20. This George was a T.V. cartoon that had a dog named “Astro.” V. Chicken George ______ 21. This George was a character played in the T.V. mini-series, “Roots.” W. Phyllis George ______ 22. This George is a well-tanned actor who played Hank Williams, Sr. X. George Michaels ______ 23. This George is famous for creating the Star Wars Series. Y. Boy George ______ 24. This George became King of England when his brother Edward abdicated. Z. George Strait Jr. ______ 25. This George is in a famous nursery rhyme who kissed the girls and made them cry. AA. George Harrison ______ 26. This George is the owner of a major league baseball team. BB. George Burns ______ 27. This George is loved by many and is the love of Norma’s life. CC. George Strait ______ 28. This George used to be the leader of the A-Team. DD. George C. Scott ______ 29. This George was president and has a son named George who is running for president. ______ 30. This George is an excellent running back for the Tennessee Titans. 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