Get to Know Country Music Icon George Strait’s Wife, Norma Strait
By Sarah Netemeyer
King George has been married to his Queen for over 49 years. Learn more about George Strait's wife and their love story here!
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Country music icon George Strait almost missed out on the love of his life, wife Norma Voss Strait. After George took his lady love on their first date, he didn’t ask her out again for a very long time. Thankfully, the country music legend realized his huge mistake and opened up about his actions to CBS Local, “Norma was the first girl I ever loved. We knew each other forever, growing up in a small town. I never really even thought anything about her, but then one day I asked her out and we went on a date. We didn’t see each other for a long time after that. Then one day, I thought, ‘I’m missing the boat here,’ and we started dating again.”
The small town high school sweethearts eloped and married in Mexico in the spring of 1971. To make their parents happy, the couple then exchanged vows again at a church in Pearsall, Texas on December 4, 1971. Later that same year, George joined United States Army and was stationed at the Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Strait began performing with a U.S. Army-sponsored band called “Rambling Country.”
Watch the video to discover more about Norma Strait and see more about George Strait’s wife and their love story below!
Get to Know George Strait’s Wife (Norma Strait Video)
Discover more interesting information about George and Norma below.
Their first child Jenifer was born October 6, 1972 in Hawaii and son George “Bubba” Strait, Jr. was welcomed into the world in 1981. Tragically, Jenifer was killed in an automobile accident in San Marcos, Texas on June 25, 1986, at the age of 13.
photo: c/o The Jenifer Strait Memorial Foundation
In remembrance of their daughter, the family set up the Jenifer Lynn Strait Foundation, which donates money to children’s charities in the San Antonio, Texas area. Bubba graduated from Texas A&M in College Station and pursued a career as a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) team roping competitor.
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George and Norma spend quality time on their ranch near Cotulla, located in between San Antonio and Laredo. In February 2012, the Straits became proud grandparents, George Strait, Jr., and his wife, Tamara, welcomed their first child, George Harvey Strait III. Their grandson is known as Harvey, but is also called “Bubba” like his father. The couple welcomed a daughter, Jilliann Louise Strait, on Sept. 10, 2016 providing George and Norma with a second grandchild.
photo: Twitter
George and Norma Strait have been married for nearly five decades, but haven’t lost their spark. In 2012 King George talked to People about his strong marriage, “We love each other and we still like each other. We’re so blessed that we were able to experience this life together, to support each other through everything, good times and bad.” Watch the video below to discover more about George Strait’s son and grand children.
George Strait’s Family Journey Video
Through his rock-solid marriage to his hometown sweetheart, his devotion to his family, and his personal belief system, George has been able to successfully navigate life’s ups and downs. Share this closer look at George Strait’s wife Norma with other country music fans!