Who influenced George strait?

* Hank Williams: Strait has cited Hank Williams as his biggest influence. He has said that Williams' music "made me want to be a singer." Strait has also covered many of Williams' songs, including "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Hey, Good Lookin'," and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."

* Lefty Frizzell: Strait has also been influenced by Lefty Frizzell. He has said that Frizzell's music "was just so real and honest." Strait has covered several of Frizzell's songs, including "I Want to Be with You Always," "Long Black Veil," and "That's the Way Love Goes."

* Merle Haggard: Strait has also been influenced by Merle Haggard. He has said that Haggard's music "was just so powerful." Strait has covered several of Haggard's songs, including "Mama Tried," "Okie from Muskogee," and "Sing Me Back Home."

* George Jones: Strait has also been influenced by George Jones. He has said that Jones' music "was just so emotional." Strait has covered several of Jones' songs, including "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "The Grand Tour," and "Tennessee Whiskey."

* Ray Price: Strait has also been influenced by Ray Price. He has said that Price's music "was just so smooth and relaxing." Strait has covered several of Price's songs, including "Crazy Arms," "For the Good Times," and "Release Me."