Ace in the Hole

George Strait

About Ace in the Hole

"Ace in the Hole" is a song written by Dennis Adkins, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. George's touring band is called "The Ace in the Hole Band." It was released in July 1989 as the third single from his album Beyond the Blue Neon. It became his 18th #1 single as well as his 11th in a row.


Year:
1991
2:38
105 
#1

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[Chorus]
You've got to have an ace in the hole
A little secret that nobody knows
Life is a gamble a game we all play
But you need to save something for a rainy day
You've got to learn to play your cards right
If you expect to win in life
Don't put it all on the line for just one roll
You've got to have an ace in the hole

If you're headed down a one way street
And you're not sure it's the way you wanna go
In money or love or all the above
Have a little more than what you show
No matter what you do
No matter where you go
You've got to have an ace in the hole

[Chorus]

Don't put it all on the line just for one roll
You've got to have an ace in the hole

No matter what you do
No matter where you go
You've got to have an ace in the hole

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George Strait

George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional Country music. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 59 number-one hit singles as of 2012. more »

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Written by: Dennis Adkins, Dennis Atkins

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12 facts about this song

Country Music Fact
"Ace in the Hole" is a song recorded by renowned country music artist, George Strait.
Song Release Detail
The song was released in August 1989 as the third single from his album "Beyond the Blue Neon".
Chart Success
"Ace in the Hole" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Song Creators
The song was written by Dennis Adkins.
Album Success Fact
Beyond the Blue Neon, the album featuring "Ace In the Hole," peaked at number two on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
Historic Music Fact
"Ace in the Hole" holds historic significance as it was George Strait's 18th single to reach number one on the Billboard chart.
Longevity Fact
Despite being released over three decades ago, the song remains a favorite among fans of George Strait and the country genre.
Career Impact
The success of "Ace in the Hole," along with several other hits, solidified George Strait's status as a country music legend.
Grammy Relevance
Although it did not win, the album "Beyond the Blue Neon" which contains "Ace in the Hole," was nominated for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards in 1990.
Concert Tradition Fact
"Ace in the Hole" is frequently performed by Strait in his concerts, and it is the name of his backing band.
Live Performance Fact
The song, representative of his traditional country style, is often the closing number in his live performances.
Musical Style and Narrative
Known for its honky-tonk sound and playing-card metaphor, the song uses gambling as a metaphor for taking chances in love.

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