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George Strait: Changing Of The Music Industry
INTRODUCTION
I. (Attention Grabber) George Strait emerged in the early 80’s and is still winning awards to this day. Just last week he won album of the year and single of the year. II. (Central Idea)It’s unbelievable how many years this man can keep making number one hit albums and songs over a course of three generations. George has had 50 number one hits while his albums consistently go platinum and gold. He hasn’t changed the sound of his music since the beginning of his career, which seems to amaze lots of people due to the changing of the music industry over the last thirty years. III. (Credibility) I haven’t been to a concert, but I have listened to his music since I was a little girl. IV. (Preview) Tonight, I would like to honor

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