The A-side of a 1985 single, "The Cowboy Rides Away" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was a standout track from Strait's album 'Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes'.
- The song was written by Sonny Throckmorton and Royce Porter.
- It was the twelfth No. 1 hit of George Strait's career.
- The single was released on MCA Nashville.
George Strait is a country music icon from Pearsall, Texas, known for his traditionalist approach to the genre. In 1985, he was solidifying his reputation as a consistent hitmaker on the country charts.
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