SUPERSTAR GEORGE STRAIT SCORES HIS 52ND NUMBER ONE

GIVING HIM MORE THAN ANY ARTIST OF ANY GENRE

Nashville, TN (January6, 2006) Country music’s reigning King of Country, George Strait, has the Number 1 country music single in America with “She Let Herself Go” topping Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks. This marks Strait’s 52nd Number 1 single and continues his legendary record for the most Number One songs by any recording artist in history.

During his illustrious 25-year recording career, George Strait has sold more than 62 million records. He is the most certified country artist of all time with 26 different Platinum or Multi-Platinum albums and the #2 most certified male artist in all genres of music (just behind Elvis Presley). Strait holds the record for the most Number One songs by a single artist with 52.

Strait kicks off his 2006 Arena Tour on Thursday, January 12th in Des Moines, IA. The tour will hit 25 cities in the U.S. and Canada culminating in June. Known for sell-out shows, Strait will once again play to large arenas with a center stage configuration allowing him to face all sides of the crowd. Joining Strait for the entire run will be Epic recording artist and singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert and Tracy Lawrence, who has 6 Number 1 singles. Tickets are on sale now.