George Strait – When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words George Strait has never needed to raise his voice. But when he quietly stepped back from the American Music Awards after watching the “Best Country Female Artist” trophy go to someone who, in his eyes, hadn’t earned it, the message was loud and clear. “It’s not about being mad,” he said. “It’s about staying true. Country music isn’t something you put on — it’s something you carry in your soul.”

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