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Who sang The Cowboy Rides Away?

George Strait released the song The Cowboy Rides Away. Date of release: 1985.

Release date: 1985

Duration: 03:22

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The protagonist and his partner have experienced many ups and downs in their relationship, but now the protagonist must say goodbye. He feels his heart sinking like the setting sun as he realizes the things he would have liked to do. The farewell is the hardest to say, as the protagonist rides away.

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George Strait - Short Biography

George Harvey Strait Sr. is an iconic American country music singer, songwriter, actor and music producer. Dubbed the "King of Country Music" for his pioneering neotraditional country style, Strait is credited with sparking the neotraditional country movement in the 1980s. With his authentic cowboy image and decidedly rootsy sound, he is considered one of the most influential and popular artists of all time.

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George Strait released "The Cowboy Rides Away" in January 1985 as the second single from his album Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind. The song was written by Sonny Throckmorton and Casey Kelly. It peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States and number three on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. "The Cowboy Rides Away" is used by George Strait to close his shows. It is also the name of his last and final tour, which began on January 18, 2013.

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