Who Is George Strait Married To? Meet Norma, the Singer’s Beloved Wife of More than 50 Years

George Strait is an accomplished country singer with several accolades under his name. Career aside, he is a family man with kids whom he shares with his wife of over 50 years.

George Strait hit another milestone as he celebrated his 70th birthday on May 18, 2022. At such an age, the “King of Country” has already left a legacy in the music industry.

George’s several accomplishments and accolades include over 68 million records sold in the US and 100 million worldwide. The Texas native also had 61 top songs in the country charts, a success only he has achieved amongst artists in a single genre.

George Strait and Norma Strait during the 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Tom Petty on February 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

The Recording Industry Association of America also recognized George’s talents, awarding him with 38 gold albums, 33 platinum albums, and 13 multi-platinum albums. Beyond the stage, he is a loving husband and father. Here’s a glimpse into his personal life.

WHO IS GEORGE STRAIT MARRIED TO? MEET NORMA, HIS HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART AND WIFE OF MORE THAN 50 YEARS

George and Norma’s love story is one for the books. “We knew each other forever, growing up in a small town,” the artist said, referring to the first girl he ever loved. 

Norma attended the same Texas school as George, but they did not grow apart, unlike other high school sweethearts. The “Write This Down” singer already knew that he found a gem in Norma, who he didn’t want to lose.

George Strait and Norma Strait during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images

At about age 19, the couple eloped on December 4, 1971. Although they were still young, the pair already knew they wanted to spend forever together. Shortly after, George enlisted in the army and left for Hawaii to serve the country. He recalled:

“So I was 19 years old, and I knew this girl, Norma. She was 17, really hot. So we fell in love.”

The following year, they welcomed a daughter, Jennifer Lynn, and in 1981, a son named George “Bubba” Strait Jr. Norma became a housewife while her husband furthered his successful music career.

George Strait and Norma Strait during the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images

It has been decades since, and no matter what challenges life throws at them, George and Norma always come out stronger together.

After the horrible accident, George and his family were left devastated.

“Norma and I are so blessed that we found each other 41 years ago,” he said in their 41st year together. “And [we] were able to do all of this together, experience this life together, to support each other through everything, good times and bad.”

George Strait at the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at Music City Center on November 4, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

WHAT HAPPENED TO GEORGE AND NORMA STRAIT’S DAUGHTER JENNIFER? ALL WE KNOW ABOUT THE TRAGEDY THAT FOREVER CHANGED THE LIFE OF THE COUPLE

Unfortunately, the couple experienced a tragedy that was difficult to cope with. On June 25, 1986, their 13-year-old daughter died due to a vehicular accident.

Jennifer was riding a car driven by then-18-year-old Gregory Allen when the vehicle rolled over as they made a turn. Unfortunately, she was not wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident.

George Strait during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images

After the horrible accident, George and his family were left devastated. He stepped away from the limelight to grieve. “I just kind of shut down,” he said. Although he can never get over his daughter’s death, George is somewhat able to live with it

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