In a world where fame often fractures relationships, George Strait and his wife Norma Strait are a rare and enduring example of love that lasts. Known as “The King of Country,” George has spent decades on stage singing about love, loss, and life — but offstage, he’s lived a quiet, steady romance with the woman who’s been by his side for more than five decades.
They’ve been married for 53 years. And through it all — the sold-out arenas, the personal tragedies, the quiet joys — Norma has been his anchor.
“We kind of fell in love all over again,” George once said of their relationship, which began in high school in Pearsall, Texas. The two briefly went their separate ways, but something kept pulling them back together. In 1971, they eloped in Mexico — beginning a journey that would see them through country superstardom and the trials of real life.
While George’s name lit up marquees across the country, Norma stayed largely out of the spotlight — raising their children, Jennifer and George Jr., and maintaining the home life that gave George a place to return to. When tragedy struck in 1986 with the loss of their daughter Jennifer, it was Norma who held the family together.
“She’s been with me through everything,” George has said. “She’s strong, and she’s quiet — but she’s the reason I’ve been able to do what I do.”
Their love story is woven into George’s music, with heartfelt ballads like “You Look So Good in Love” and “I Cross My Heart” echoing the kind of timeless devotion that fans have always admired. And even after retiring from full-time touring, George still lights up when he talks about his wife.
Today, the couple enjoys a quieter life on their Texas ranch — spending time with their grandchildren, enjoying the land, and staying close to their roots.
After 53 years, George Strait may still be the King of Country — but in every way that matters, Norma is his queen.