Bubba Strait is a songwriter who is mostly identified as the son of George Strait also known as “King of Country”. Bubba’s father, George Strait is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer who is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. He was a prominent and pioneering figure in the neotraditional country movement during the 1980s.

Bubba Strait: Bio Summary

Bubba Strait: Early Life & Family

Bubba Strait was born George Harvey Strait Jr. He was born to George Harvey Strait Sr. aka George Strait and his high school sweetheart, Norma Strait. Bubba was born on May 14, 1981. As of 202, he is at the age of 41 years old. Bubba Strait is the second child and only son of his parents. His mother Norma Strait, was born in Pearsall, Texas, in Frio Country, southwest of San Antonio.

Bubba’s father George Strait was born in Poteet, Texas, US. Bubba has a sister called Jenifer Lynn Strait. Jenifer was born on October 7, 1972, but unfortunately, she died on June 26, 1986, in San Marcos, Texas, United States. She was killed in an automobile accident at age 13. The family set up the Jenifer Lynn Strait Foundation, which donates money to children’s charities in the San Antonio area.

Bubba’s grandparents are John Byron Strait Sr. and Doris Jean Couser. Bubba’s grandfather John Byron Strait Sr. was a junior high school mathematics teacher and the owner of a 2,000-acre (810 ha) cattle ranch outside of Big Wells, Texas. Bubba attended university at Texas A&M, where he began his competitive rodeo career. After graduating, he became a team roper of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

Bubba Strait: Personal Life

Bubba Strait is a songwriter just like his father, George Strait. He has around 30 song credits for his father’s albums since 2009. He has worked with several famous songwriters in the industry, including Dean Dillon. The two co-wrote “Living for the Night” with George Strait for the first single off of George’s hit 2009 album “Twang.”

Bubba Strait has collaborated for 2 more songs on the record and even wrote one himself entitled “Arkansas Dave.” He performs occasionally on stage with his father but it’s a very rare occurrence. He is a married man. He is married to Tamara, who is a successful realtor, dedicated to organizations such as the Methodist Hospital’s Children’s Center, Wish For Our Heroes, and David Feherty’s Troops First Foundation.

Bubba Strait and his wife Tamara got married on December 11, 2010. They welcomed their first child, a son, George Harvey Strait III in February 2012. They also have a child called Jillian Louise Strait, born on September 10, 2016.

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Bubba Strait: Parents

Bubba Strait’s parents George Strait and Norma Strait were high school sweethearts. They met at high school in Pearsall, Texas. They decided to elope on December 4, 1971. The couple initially married in Mexico on December 4, 1971. They reportedly had a formal ceremony in a church in Pearsall to satisfy their parents. Norma Strait was George Strait’s first love. George Strait said,

“Norma was the first girl I ever loved. We knew each other forever, growing up in a small town. I never really even thought anything about her, but then one day I asked her out and we went on a date. We didn’t see each other for a long time after that. Then one day, I thought, ‘I’m missing the boat here,’ and we started dating again”.

George said, “Norma and I are so blessed that we found each other … and were able to do all of this together, experience this life together, to support each other through everything, good times and bad. We do almost everything together … We love each other and we still like each other. A lot!”. Bubba Strait’s parents, George and Norma have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

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