George Strait, the King of Country Music, surprised fans this week when he was spotted at the Corpus Christi Country Club. The Grammy-winning icon, renowned for his timeless voice and humble charm was spotted enjoying a day in the green on Tuesday. Though there’s no word on his golf score, his presence alone was enough to make the outing a memorable one for locals.
Strait continues to leave his mark on South Texas at 73, with his deep roots in the region including hosting the George Strait Team Roping Classic in Kingsville from 1983 to 2017. This tradition is special as it showcases his relation to both music and the Western lifestyle. He also owns a home in Rockport, a place close to his heart and close to the ocean, even if it isn’t quite the “Ocean Front Property” he once sang about.
SPOTTED: George Strait out and about at Corpus Christi Country Club! – Tara and Ryan
Strait’s bond with Rockport became even more evident after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. He lent his voice and star power to help the area recover, participating in tourism campaigns and organizing a benefit concert to support hurricane victims. Although he retired from touring in 2014, he continues to perform occasionally, most recently breaking a U.S. concert attendance record in 2024 with a massive crowd of 110,905 at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field.
One of George Strait’s most iconic hits “All My Exes Live in Texas,” captures the charm and wit that made him a legend. Released in 1987, the song tells a humorous story of a man who can’t return to Texas because all of his former flames live there. With clever lyrics, a catchy Western Swing melody and Strait’s smooth delivery, it remains a fan favorite to this day.
All My Ex’s Live In Texas
The track, written by Sanger and Lyndia Shafer, is rich with playful storytelling, featuring characters like Rosanna in Texarkana and Sweet Eileen in Abilene. Strait even personalized the song by swapping the Brazos River for the Frio River, adding a piece of his history to the hit. The tune quickly soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1988.
From its appearance in movies like Road House to its mention in Drake’s “HYFR,” “All My Exes Live in Texas” has left a lasting cultural imprint far beyond country music. It’s a song that embodies the humor, heart, and unmistakable Texas spirit of George Strait, qualities that were on full display when he strolled through the Corpus Christi Country Club this week.