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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — George Strait will receive the Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Decade award in recognition of his nearly 25-year career.
Only four other acts have received the distinction: Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta Lynn in 1979, Alabama in 1988 and Garth Brooks in 1998.
The 44th annual awards show will air live on CBS on April 5, with Reba McEntire hosting. The Associated Press
