George Strait Honoured with 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
The Country Music Association has announced George Strait as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Known as one of country music’s most influential artists, Strait will be celebrated at “The 58th Annual CMA Awards,” set to air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, 20 November, at 8/7c on ABC. The award ceremony will include a tribute performance from artists inspired by Strait’s legacy, celebrating his iconic presence in country music.
Sarah Trahern, CEO of the CMA, praised Strait’s deep-rooted influence, stating, “There have been few other artists as authentically Texas and authentically Country as George Strait, and Country Music fans all over the world have been better for it. As a three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and the most nominated artist of all time, he serves as an inspiration and icon to many of the great, new artists we know today.”
With a career spanning over 40 years, Strait has cemented his legacy with 60 No.1 singles and 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum albums. Known for his distinctive blend of timelessness and innovation, Strait remains a beloved figure who continues to captivate audiences on stage and in the studio. He is the only artist in history to maintain a Top 10 hit each year for over three decades, having sold over 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major industry awards.
The CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is reserved for artists who have reached the pinnacle of national and international acclaim in country music. Recipients are honoured not only for their achievements in music and performance but also for their contributions to the genre through humanitarian efforts, philanthropy, and their positive impact on the global country music community. Strait joins an esteemed list of previous award recipients, including Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, and Alan Jackson.
Since its inception in 1967, the CMA Awards has become the longest-running annual music awards show on network television, marking a significant chapter in country music history.
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