George stayed active and prominent in music until the early 2010s. Let's backtrack for a moment, though. After his album "Strait Out of the Box" became a country staple, his career absolutely exploded.

Coming down from that peek in the early 2000s, George released a self-titled album that still had a very positive reception from fans and critics alike. However, while his album as a whole did well on the charts, no singles truly flourished as they did with his previous release.

"Honkytonkville" was his next release and no one could deny that he was able to lean into that cowboy lifestyle. His Southern charm sustained his career for years as he continued to celebrate new accolades.

In 2009, George was given a massive honor. Garth Brooks presented him with the Academy of Country Music with the Artist of the Decade Award. Sadly, in 2012, George announced his retirement from music with one last tour.

Leaving the industry altogether didn't quite seem to stick as George continued to record music thereafter. Plus, he's promoting some stadium shows, so fans have another chance to see him.