George Strait Celebrates 11th Birthday of Grandson Who Looks Grown up in Hunting Gear

• George Strait is a happy granddaddy who celebrates the 11th birthday of his grandson, named after him.

• With his wife of 51 years, he always chose to be closer to his family.

George Strait has become popular among country music fans because of his heartwarming country songs and easy smile. He has had a long and successful career and has also built a beautiful family.

He and his wife of over five decades started a family together, and their child has now blessed them with grandchildren on whom they dote. Strait and his family recently celebrated his grandson's birthday.

Strait became famous for songs like "All My Ex's Live in Texas," "Amarillo in the Morning," and "I Cross My Heart," but to his family, he was not a famous musician. He was simply a loving husband and father.

Strait and his wife are the parents of two children, who they have kept relatively private. While Strait has often talked about how much he and his wife loved their children, they have experienced devastating heartbreak.

When their daughter was thirteen, she was involved in a fatal car accident. In June 1986, while she was in San Marcos, Texas, she was in a car where the driver lost control and rolled the vehicle. Although she was one of four passengers, she was the only one who passed away.

Strait announced his daughter's death in an emotional statement and said he appreciated all the support he and his family received from fans. He admitted that support helped them through their most challenging days.

The country singer soon took a step back from the spotlight, leaving fans wondering if they would hear him sing again. Talking about why he did it, Strait confirmed:

"I did want to keep singing, absolutely, but I was at the point where I'm [like], 'Alright, if this is going to cost me my career, then so be it, but it's the only way I'm going to be able to cope with it.'"

Strait's son, George Jr., was just five years old when his sister passed away. Strait and his wife did not have any more children after their daughter's death, and George Jr., or Bubba as his family affectionately knows him, remained an only child.

Bubba is now a rodeo star, a singer, and a songwriter, just like his father. Strait often talks about the unique bond he shares with his son and his pride in everything Bubba has accomplished.

Bubba and his wife, Tamara Strait, married in December 2010. They welcomed two children of their own, making Strait and his wife grandparents. Strait openly dotes on his grandchildren and talks about how much he loves them.

Strait Is Crazy about His Now-11-Year-Old Grandson, Who Is Named after Him

In 2012, Strait admitted the highlight of his year had been when his grandson was born. The young man, named George Harvey Strait Jr. III, is affectionately known by his family as Harvey and has brought them endless joy. Strait even called him one of his biggest blessings.

Strait and his wife live near Bubba and his wife, allowing them to spend a lot of time with their grandparents. Strait said nobody would understand how special it was until it happened to them. Harvey now has a sister named Jillian.

In 2019, Strait invited his then-seven-year-old grandson up on stage to meet the crowd while performing. The young man sang as his grandfather played the guitar while admiring his grandson.

After the performance, fans took to social media to mention how talented little Harvey was and how incredible his and his grandfather's bond was. One said how cute Harvey was and that he was talented too.

Last week, Bubba's wife, Tamara, took to Instagram to share that her son had turned 11. She posted a photo of him and his sister walking in the woods and shared some kind words about her son in the caption.

Strait Is Still Happy with the First Girl He Ever Loved after 51 Years

In 2021, Strait and his wife, Norma, shared their 50th wedding anniversary. Talking about it at one of his "Strait to Vegas" shows, he shared the story of how they met and what their wedding was like.

He had a smile on his face for the entirety of the story as he reminisced about where the couple's lasting love story began. He recalled:

"So I was 19 years old, and I knew this girl, Norma. She was 17, really hot. We went to Mexico and eloped … 50 years ago today."

The couple attended the same high school, and Strait revealed that Norma was "the first girl [he] ever loved." He admitted that they went on one date and then didn't see one another again for a while, but he knew he was missing out if he wasn't with her, and they began dating again.

Strait once said the secret to the longevity of their relationship was support for one another. He also said they did almost everything together, and she had even toured with him once their son was out of school. Strait and Norma share a beautiful union indeed.