All My Ex's Live in Texas

George Strait

About All My Ex's Live in Texas

"All My Ex's Live In Texas" is a song written by Sanger D. Shafer and Lyndia J. Shafer, and recorded by American country music singer George Strait. It was released in April 1987 as the second single from Strait's album Ocean Front Property. "All My Ex's Live In Texas" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 1988 Grammy Awards. A version of the song recorded by its co-author Sanger D. Shafer appeared in the film Road House, the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and TV show Ash vs Evil Dead. Rapper Drake mentions the song in his single "HYFR". The format of the song is that of a list song. 


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All my exes live in Texas
And Texas is a place I'd dearly love to be
But all my exes live in Texas
And that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee

Rosanna's down in Texarkana
Wanted me to push her broom
Sweet Eileen's in Abilene
She forgot I hung the moon
And Allison's in Galveston
Somehow lost her sanity
And Dimples who now lives in Temple's
Got the law looking for me

All my exes live in Texas
And Texas is a place I'd dearly love to be
But all my exes live in Texas
And that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee

I remember that old Frio River
Where I learned to swim
But it brings to mind another time
Where I wore my welcome thin
By transcendental meditation
I go there each night
But I always come back to myself
Long before daylight

All my exes live in Texas
And Texas is a place I'd dearly love to be
But all my exes live in Texas
Therefore I reside in Tennessee

Some folks think I'm hidin'
It's been rumored that I died
But I'm alive and well in Tennessee

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George Strait

George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional Country music. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 59 number-one hit singles as of 2012. more »

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Written by: Lyndia J Shafer, Sanger D Shafer

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"All My Ex's Live in Texas" is a song written by Sanger D. Shafer and Lyndia J. Shafer. George Strait performed and recorded it for his 1987 album, "Ocean Front Property".
Chart Performance
This song was a major hit and reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1987.
Award Nominations
"All My Ex's Live in Texas" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.
Lyrics Meaning
The song is known for its clever lyrics that reveal a humorous twist on a man’s romantic history, where all his exes reside in the Lone Star State, compelling him to reside in Tennessee.
Song Influence
The song has been referenced in several pop culture moments, including a line in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused" and the intro for rap song “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony in 1994.
Album Success
The album "Ocean Front Property", which features the song, was George Strait's first album to debut at number one on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.
Covers and Renditions
The song has been covered by multiple artists, including country singer Dwight Yoakam and rock musician Chris Stapleton.
Acclaim
In 2006, "All My Ex's Live in Texas" was ranked number 5 in Country Music Television's list of the Country's Greatest Love Stories.
Music Video
There is an official music video for the song which has been aired on the American television station CMT multiple times and can also be found online.
Iconic Status
The song is considered a defining piece in George Strait's music career, highlighting his traditional country music style and charming storytelling ability.

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