George Strait Sings With Grandson In 1st Duet “God & Country Music”
on Feb 01, 2019 • Updated Feb 09, 2022
The King of country music and his adorable little grandson hit radio waves in 2019 with a song that folks had never heard before!
George Strait had announced some of the details for his brand-spanking-new album ahead of time, and along with it – dropped a new single that features his precious grandson George Harvey Strait III. They call him Harvey for short.
This Video Of George Strait & His Grandson Will Have You Smiling From Ear To Ear
George got a kick out of the whole thing, and you surely will too. Like grandpa, like grandson! https://t.co/sUOSMom7JC #countrymusic #georgestrait pic.twitter.com/UZid1MKI9O— Country Rebel (@CountryRebelCo) March 12, 2018
Strait’s album – the first in a few years, was officially released on March 29th, 2019, and features his single “God and Country Music” that has grandson Harvey singing – plus his earlier single “Codigo” that was released in late-2018.
Nobody knew this song was ready to be released or that it featured his grandson, but you can bet your bottom dollar it has folks talking!
He first performed the tune (without Harvey) during one of his December 2018 shows in Las Vegas as part of his Strait To Vegas semi-residency.
George Strait’s new album Honky Tonk Time Machine release date March 29th. pic.twitter.com/BVFrC6qE7W
— George Strait (Fan) (@naturalgeorge) February 1, 2019
The album, titled Honky Tonk Time Machine not only features his grandson, but also contains collaborations with Willie Nelson and songs written by Johnny Paycheck, his son Bubba Strait, and Lori McKenna.
“God and Country Music” was penned by McKenna, Luke Laird, and Barry Dean. It is centered around a reflection on country music, noting that it is one of two things “still worth savin’.”
“I’m really excited to have some new music coming out,” Strait said in a press release. “It’s been about two years since I’ve released a record. It was great writing with Bubba and Dean again and creating such a beautiful song with Bubba and Jeff Hyde. Also, it was a very special thing for me to be able to write and sing one with the legend Willie Nelson. I hope everyone enjoys listening to Honky Tonk Time Machine as much as I enjoyed making it.”
Check out the full tracklist below along with his song featuring young Harvey!
1. “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar”
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
2. “Two More Wishes”
Written by Jim Lauderdale and Odie Blackmon
3. “Some Nights”
Written by Bubba Strait, Brice Long and Phillip White
4. “God and Country Music” (with Harvey Strait)
Written by Luke Laird, Barry Dean and Lori McKenna
5. “Blue Water”
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
6. “Sometimes Love”
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
7. “Código”
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
8. “Old Violin”
Written by Johnny Paycheck
9. “Take Me Away”
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
10. “The Weight of the Badge”
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
11. “Honky Tonk Time Machine”
Written by Bubba Strait, Brice Long and Bart Butler
12. “What Goes Up”
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Jeff Hyde
13. “Sing One with Willie” (featuring Willie Nelson)
Written by George Strait, Willie Nelson, Bubba Strait and Buddy Cannon
