Buddy Strait: The Story of George Strait and his Eldest Brother

George Strait is a legendary country music singer, producer, and actor. Strait has been recognized as one of the greatest recording artists of all time, explaining why he is a famous personality. Buddy Strait was George Strait’s older brother.

Buddy and George grew up on the family ranch, where they helped their father take care of a 2000-acre ranch. Buddy died in 2009 after his body was discovered by hotel staff in one of the hotel rooms in San Antonio.

The police reported that the actor was believed to have died of natural causes and after an autopsy report, it was ruled as accidental. Buddy Straight lived a life away from the limelight, explaining why there is not much information about him.

George Strait’s Early Life

George Strait is a legendary musician who was born on May 18, 1952, in Poteet, Texas. George was only two years younger than his brother John Buddy, whom he grew up with alongside one sister.

The family lived on a 2000-acre cattle ranch which was owned by his father, who was also a teacher. From an early age, George and Buddy worked on the farm, where they helped with farmwork.

When George was in grade four, his parents divorced. As a result, she moved in with their sister, as the Strait brothers stayed with their father. George’s interest in music began when he was in high school. He joined a rock n roll band with other students, despite being drawn to the Beatles band initially.

George aspired to be like singers like Hank Thompson, Lefty Frizzell, and Merle Haggard who inspired him to sing country genre. He attended live performances by country artists regularly across Texas.

Early career

George Strait was enlisted in the army after he graduated from high school. He was stationed in Hawaii, where he joined an Army-sanctioned country band and had his first child with his wife, Norma. He spent four years in the army, during which he rose through ranks up to a Corporal level.

After being discharged from the army, George joined Southwest Texas State University and graduated with a degree in Agriculture.

Music Career

Strait’s singing career began while in college. He joined a band, Stoney Ride, and eventually became the lead after which he renamed the band The Ace in the Hole Band. The band began getting famous in Texas and began inviting high-profile artists during live performances. Despite the fame, the band never took off, which forced Straight to earn a living from the family ranch.

Strait was on the verge of quitting after he was rejected by a major label that he had approached. His wife convinced him to stick around and won a deal eventually in 1981. His first single under the MCA label was a huge hit, and it motivated him to release more songs.

Net Worth

Buddy Strait’s net worth remains unknown. However, George Strait’s net worth is $300 million. The country music singer producer and actor has accumulated his wealth through singing and the mentioned ventures.