Introduction
“Heartland” is a 1990s country song written by Steve Dorff and John Bettis, recorded by George Strait—often called the “King of Country”—and released in 1993.
It topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the Canadian Country Tracks chart.
Why You Should Listen
This song features a classic country sound, especially its distinctive fiddle.
Highlights
- One of George Strait’s No.1 hits
- Excellent live performances
About the Song
“Heartland” was written by Steve Dorff and John Bettis, recorded by George Strait, and released in 1993.
It was produced by George Strait and Tony Brown.
The song reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the Canadian Country Tracks chart. In the US, it was certified Gold, selling over 500,000 copies.
About the Artist
George Strait is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, producer, and rancher who began his career in 1976.
His debut studio album, Strait Country, was released in 1981 and peaked at No.26 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. It was later certified Platinum by the RIAA.
All of his studio albums have charted successfully. His debut single, “Unwound,” was included on his first album and released in 1981, reaching No.6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Many of his singles have also performed well on the Billboard charts. He is widely known as the “King of Country.”
Conclusion
George Strait is a superstar in country music, and this song is one of his No.1 hits.
Video courtesy of the official YouTube channel.