They call him the King of Country, yet George Strait himself seems most at home far from the bright lights of fame. The world celebrates his endless stream of classic hits, but his true peace lives on his South Texas ranch, where microphones give way to saddles and music stages to dusty arenas. There, team roping isn’t just a pastime—it’s a way of life, practiced with the same steady devotion he’s poured into music. Horses, cattle, and wide-open skies surround a man who thrives in simplicity. Listen to The Cowboy Rides Away and you’ll hear it all: the freedom of the range, the calm of distance, and the quiet grace of knowing when to step back—the man behind the legend.
Introduction: There are songs that entertain, and then there are songs that resonate deep within...