George Strait scored his first-ever Grammy with THIS album

George Strait is one of the most prominent artists in the genre of country music, who produced many hit albums such as Strait From The Heart and Ocean Front Property.

However, the album that garnered Strait award-winning fame was none other than the 2008, Troubadour.

Troubadour, released on April 1, 2008 stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of country music's most iconic musical endeavors.

The album demonstrates Strait’s command on the genre as he blended traditional country melodies with modern sounds. He featured heartfelt ballads in the album, such as I Saw God Today and River of Love.

I Saw God Today, the lead-off single of the album, became the highest-debuting single of the I Cross My Heart singer’s career, and his 43rd number one on the Billboard country charts.

Troubadour also received a nod at the 51st Grammy Awards in the category of Best Country Album, which it ended up winning, with Strait scoring the first-ever Grammy of his career.

George Strait's impeccable vocals and timeless melodies in the Grammy-winning album reaffirms his place as the king of country music in the industry.