These three songs, all written by Dean Dillon, helped George Strait become a major superstar in country music.

Before he became one of country music’s most soulful voices, he was already a songwriting powerhouse behind the scenes in Nashville. After moving there from his hometown of Paintsville, Kentucky, in ...

George Strait has long been heralded as the King of Country. Throughout his more than 50-year career, he’s sent 60 singles to the top of the country charts. Strait isn’t known much for songwriting ...