On this day, February 6, 1989, George Strait released his ninth studio album, Beyond the Blue Neon. This album further cemented Strait’s status as the King of Country, delivering a collection of smooth, traditional country songs that resonated with fans and critics alike.
Beyond the Blue Neon peaked at number 92 on the Billboard 200 but dominated the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, reaching the number one spot. The album featured several hit singles, including Baby's Gotten Good at Goodbye, What's Going on in Your World, and Ace in the Hole, all of which became top five hits on the country charts, with two reaching number one.
Strait’s signature blend of honky-tonk, Western swing, and heartfelt ballads made this album a fan favorite, reinforcing his reign as one of the most consistent and respected artists in country music history.
Fun fact: The song Ace in the Hole featured a backing band called The Ace in the Hole Band, which had been performing with George Strait since the beginning of his career.
Trivia question: Which two singles from Beyond the Blue Neon reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart?
Beyond the Blue Neon peaked at number 92 on the Billboard 200 but dominated the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, reaching the number one spot. The album featured several hit singles, including Baby's Gotten Good at Goodbye, What's Going on in Your World, and Ace in the Hole, all of which became top five hits on the country charts, with two reaching number one.
Strait’s signature blend of honky-tonk, Western swing, and heartfelt ballads made this album a fan favorite, reinforcing his reign as one of the most consistent and respected artists in country music history.
Fun fact: The song Ace in the Hole featured a backing band called The Ace in the Hole Band, which had been performing with George Strait since the beginning of his career.
Trivia question: Which two singles from Beyond the Blue Neon reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart?
