George Strait – Troubadour
“Troubadour” is a song written by Leslie Satcher and Monty Holmes, and recorded by American country music singer George Strait. It was released in June 2008 as the second single and title track from his album Troubadour. The song was the 86th chart single of his career and became his 79th Top Ten single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. “Troubadour” was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
Background and composition
“Troubadour” is a ballad in which the narrator reflects on his life as a troubadour, feeling that he is content with what he has accomplished (“I was a young troubadour when I rode in on a song / I’ll be an old troubadour when I’m gone”).
Recording and production
“Troubadour” was recorded in 2007 at the Shrimpboat Sound studio in Key West, Florida. The song was produced by Tony Brown and George Strait.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Leslie Satcher and Monty Holmes.
- It was released in June 2008 as the second single from Strait’s album Troubadour.
- The song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
- “Troubadour” was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards.