Long before the spotlight, George and Norma Strait’s story began in the quiet corners of small-town life. They were just two young dreamers, starting out with little more than love and faith in each other. Money was tight, the future uncertain, yet their marriage was built on trust, laughter, and countless unspoken promises. When George recorded “You Look So Good in Love” in 1983, the world heard a ballad of tenderness. Norma, however, knew it was more than a song — it was George’s heart, laid bare, a reflection of how he had always seen her, even in the leanest of days. George once said, “Norma’s been with me through everything — she’s the love of my life.” That truth gave the song its soul. For fans, it became timeless. For George and Norma, it was simply the life they had always lived.
Introduction: Before the Spotlight: The Love Story of George and Norma Strait Long before the...