Write This Down
George Strait
1999
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About George Strait
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George Strait's recording style draws strongly on the honky-tonk and western-swing traditions of Texas. After performing with the Ace in the Hole band, he reached a national country audience with Unwound and the album Strait Country in 1981. His singing favors measured phrasing and clear melodic lines, moving between dancehall material and quieter ballads. Much of his repertoire comes from other songwriters, including Dean Dillon, making interpretation an important part of his musical identity.
Artist background sources
George Strait - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum biography
Texas honky-tonk/western-swing roots, Ace in the Hole, 1981 breakthrough, restrained phrasing, ballads and reliance on songwriters including Dean Dillon. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Retained annual-list context
Write This Down by George Strait appears at number 98 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1999. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
Annual-list context only; songwriting inspiration remains unestablished
Billboard year-end 1999 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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Billboard year-end 1999 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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