The Story Behind George Strait's Hit Song 'All My Ex's Live in Texas
George Strait's hit song "All My Ex's Live in Texas" is a fan favorite that tells the story of a man trying to escape his past lovers by moving to Tennessee, despite his love for Texas. Born in Texas himself, Strait added a personal touch to the song by changing a lyric to reference the Frio River near his hometown of Pearsall, Texas. Artists often make changes to their songs, like Taylor Swift did with her song "Better Than Revenge." Interestingly, the song was not written by George Strait but by Sanger D. Shafer and his wife, Lyndia D. Schafer, who found inspiration in a travel guide. Shafer admitted to having exes from Texas but kept their names out of the song to "protect the guilty." The catchy tune and clever lyrics made it a hit that resonated with fans and ultimately led to its recording by George Strait.