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Country icon George Strait releases 89th career single

By Patrick Luce Jun 15, 2011, 14:47 GMT

Country music icon George Strait has released his 89th career single “Here for a Good Time” from his upcoming MCA Nashville album.

The single (his highest debut since 2008’s “I Saw God Today”) was written by Strait, his son Bubba Strait and legendary songwriter Dean Dillon. The new studio album is expected to have a fall release.

In a press release, Strait stated: "I think this is the longest time, during my recording career, without anything new on the radio. It’s good to be back and I want to thank country radio for their continued support. Have a great summer!”
 
Strait has enjoyed a huge country music icon that has spanned more than 30 years and has the most number one singles of any artist in history - including Elvis (57 to date inclusive of all charts). 

The singer has sold nearly 69 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
 
Strait’s last CD ‘Twang’ debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 chart and the Top Country Albums chart.  This is the fourth time in Strait's career that a new release has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the 13th time debuting at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart.