Introduction:
“Give It Away” is a song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. Written by Jamey Johnson, Bill Anderson, and Buddy Cannon, it was released in July 2006 as the lead single from the album It Just Comes Natural.
The song tells the story of a man whose wife is leaving him. He offers her all their possessions, but she insists on “giving it away” as nothing in the house is worth the argument they’ve had. The song captures the pain and frustration of a failed relationship and the difficulty of letting go.
“Give It Away” became a huge success for Strait, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It also won the Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the Year in 2007. The song has become a fan favorite and remains a staple in Strait’s live performances.