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Introduction
George Strait has been openly and consistently in a relationship with his wife, Norma Strait, for over 50 years. They are high school sweethearts who eloped in Mexico on December 4, 1971. They also had a small church wedding in their hometown of Pearsall, Texas.
Strait frequently acknowledges Norma and their long-standing marriage. For example, he serenaded her with “I Cross My Heart” during a concert to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. He also publicly thanked her for her support during his acceptance speech for the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 CMA Awards, noting she had supported him for “just shy of 53 years.”
While Norma generally stays out of the public eye, she has made occasional appearances with him, including in his music video for “Codigo” and at award shows. Their enduring relationship is a well-known aspect of George Strait’s life and car
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