Who Is George Strait's Wife? All About Norma Strait

Mar. 15, 2025

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George Straitand Norma Strait are high school sweethearts.

The King of Country Music met his future wife when they were both in high school. After dating on and off for a few years, the couple eloped in Mexico on Dec. 4, 1971, before George enlisted in the United States Army andwas stationed in Hawaii. They went to welcome two children.

In December 2021, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. To mark the major milestone, George serenaded his wife with his song “I Cross My Heart” during a concert in Las Vegas, perCMT.

“So I was 19 years old. And I knew this girl, Norma,” he told the crowd. “She was 17, really hot. So we fell in love. We went to Mexico and eloped … 50 years ago today.”

“So great to have you all here, but especially Norma, who’s supported me for just shy of 53 years in December,” the “Write This Down” singer said during his acceptance speech.

So, who is George Strait’s wife? Here is everything to know about Norma Strait.

She and George got married in 1971

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In addition to their December 4 elopement in Mexico, the couple had a small wedding ceremony at a church in their hometown of Pearsall, Texas, according toCountry Now.

Over the years, George has sharedseveral Instagram postscelebrating theirwedding anniversary.

She and George have two children

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George and Norma welcomed their first child together, daughter Jenifer Lynn Strait, in 1972. Their son, George “Bubba” Strait Jr., was born in 1981.

However, Jenifer died in a car accident in 1986 when she was just 13 years old, per theOrlando Sentinel. In 2012, George told PEOPLE, “We were blessed to have been able tospend 13 years with our beautiful daughterJenifer.”

These days, Bubba is a competitive rodeo cowboy and a songwriter. He’s even collaborated with his dad on some music.

“And now I’ve been able to write with my son,” George told PEOPLE. “Bubba really got me back into writing. That’s been a great experience for me, to be able to watch him grow and blossom as a songwriter. He’s lovin' it, he plays guitar and he’s doing really well. It’s been such a blessing to work with him at this stage of my career.”

In honor ofFather’s Day2022, George shareda throwback photoon Instagram of himself, Norma, Jenifer and Bubba.

She and George honored their daughter Jenifer with a charity

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Together, Norma and George created theJenifer Strait Memorial Foundationin 1986, which “promotes charitable causes for children, and focuses its donations on various nonprofit organizations.”

The country star also shared more about their late daughter on the foundation’s website. “Jenifer had so many special friends. So many that Norma and I couldn’t keep up with them a lot of the time,” he wrote. “But we never met one of them we didn’t like. They were special to her; they were special to us. Her very special love of all though was her brother Bubba. To watch them together, and the way she watched over him made us know he was always safe with her, no matter what. He loved her back in the same way, and always will, just as we always will.”

She took care of Bubba while George was on tour

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When George was on tour for his music career, Norma stayed home to raise Bubba.

“Norma and I are so blessed that we found each other 41 years ago and were able to do all of this together, experience this life together, to support each other through everything, good times and bad,” George told PEOPLE in 2012. “She stayed home until Bubba got out of high school and went to college, but since then she’s come on the road with me too. We love each other and we still like each other. A lot!”

She and George are grandparents

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Bubba and his wife, Tamara, have two children:George “Harvey” Strait IIIborn in 2012, and Jilliann Louise Strait, born in 2016. In a May 2022 Instagram post, Tamara shareda photowith Bubba and their kids to celebrateMother’s Day.

She starred in George’s music video for “Codigo”

Norma stays mostly out of the spotlight, but in 2019, she made a surprise appearance inthe music videofor George’s song “Codigo.“Filmed in Mexico, the video shows Norma toasting with friends and dancing with the famed country singer.

She is supportive of George’s career

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Norma has supported George for years, and he often shows his love and appreciation for her on Instagram. In 2020, George shareda photoof himself and his “valentine” on Valentine’s Day. Norma has also shown her support for George at award shows, like at the1989 CMA Awards, where he wonentertainer of the year.

In 2021, George shareda throwback photoon Instagram of him and Norma meeting former PresidentGeorge H. W. Bushin theWhite Houseto celebrate President’s Day.

source: people.com