Experience the magic as Jamie Foxx delivers an unforgettable tribute to George Strait with a soulful cover that fans still rave about. From his velvety vocals to his heartfelt delivery, Foxx’s performance is hailed as one of the greatest renditions ever, proving his unmatched talent goes far beyond acting.
While Jamie Fox solidified himself as a top actor in Hollywood thanks to films like Jarhead, Dreamgirls, Django Unchanged, and Collateral, the actor also pursued a career in music. Looking back over his time in the spotlight, the singer released several studio albums. His last, Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses, released back in 2015. Knowing his way around Hollywood and the recording studio, the actor once paid tribute to George Strait with a powerful performance of “You Look So Good In Love.”
Jamie Foxx Wows With His George Strait Cover
Jumping back to 2009, CBS decided to celebrate the King of Country Music with a special tribute that included performances from stars like Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, and even Miranda Lambert. But to the shock of many, Foxx also took the stage. Looking over the crowd, the actor insisted, “Black fans too, George… you got black fans too. I know this audience doesn’t represent it but they’re out there.”
With the crowd sharing a laugh over the comment, Foxx noted his connection with Strait. “You came to Terrell, Texas, one time when I was 14 years old, and I told everybody, ‘I don’t care what side of the tracks I gotta go over, I’m going on the other side of the tracks to see George Strait.” He added, “I took a big risk that night.”
Although Strait embraced country music, Foxx declared, “No matter what color you are, the sexiness of George Strait’s music… make some noise for the sexiness of George Strait’s music.”
Fans echoed Foxx’s statements, noting that “Good country music comes from a man’s soul, no matter what your color!!! Way to go Jamie.”
Overall, listeners couldn’t get enough of Foxx’s rendition, with one fan noting “Jamie tore that song up!” adding the performance was the “Best I ever heard it other than George himself!”
Jamie Foxx Used Strait To Show Love For A Girl
With Foxx recalling his troubles with love, he said, “I’m going through some things with my girl right now. So I had to take a page from you. I pulled her to the side and said listen, ‘I know somebody else is talking to you right now. I know you’re entertaining some other guys but I just want to say this to you.’” The star then launched into the hit song “You Look So Good In Love.”
While performing at the tribute over 15 years ago, the actor continues to gain praise from fans as comments read, “The true measure of a songwriter is when people from different genres perform your song it sound like it was written for them.” Another person added, “Jamie fox deserves a lot more credit than he’s given. He’s one of the best entertainers in history.”
