Did George Strait Really Sing Rey? – Celebrity

Strait had covered “El Rey,” singing entirely in Spanish on his album “Twang,” a first in his career.

Considering this, What Spanish song does George Strait sing?

‘El Rey,’ which in Spanish means “The King,’ marks the first time he’s ever recorded a song sung entirely in Spanish.

Is George Strait fluent in Spanish? Strait said in publicity materials: “I’ve loved Mariachi music for years, and although I’m not fluent in Spanish, I’ve been trying to get better. … I think it turned out great, and I hope the real Mariachis like it.

Accordingly, What did George Strait say about Vicente Fernández?

We lost the amazing legendary Vicente Fernández this morning,” Strait tweeted following the announcement of Fernandez’s death. “One of my heroes. May he Rest In Peace and may God bless and comfort his family.”

Does George Strait sing Spanish songs?

And George Strait graphically proves this on his new CD, Twang, with his expressive version of a well-known song written by a Mexican musical icon. And he sings it in Spanish. … Many Anglo artists in Texas have sung in Spanish, just as many Tejano singers in Texas have sung in English.

Who was El Rey?

Vicente Fernández, the powerful tenor whose songs of love, loss and patriotism inspired by life in rural Mexico endeared him to generations of fans as “El Rey,” the king of traditional ranchera music, died on Sunday morning. He was 81.