George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952 – ), is an American country music artist. He has the second most number one hit songs among any artist in any genre in history, totaling 53 number one hit songs (Conway Twitty had 55 number one hits). Most recent #1 occurred on September 18, 2006 with "Give It Away" which will be on Strait's new album It Just Comes Natural. Strait has sold a reported 62 million albums, and his certifications from the RIAA include 13 multi-platinum, 30 platinum and 33 gold albums. According to the RIAA, he has received more Gold albums than any other country artist, and he is currently tied with Frank Sinatra in eighth place for the most gold albums of any artist in any musical genre. Strait has received 16 CMA Awards, including consecutive entertainer of the year honors in 1989 and 1990. Strait is often referred to as the "King of Country" and some critics call Strait a living legend. The native Texan is adored by millions of fans around the world for his smooth, honky tonk, traditional country western sound.