“No parent should ever have to bury their child…” — George Strait never said those words aloud. Instead, he let his music carry the weight of his grief. On the night of June 25, 1986, a tragic accident changed everything. A Ford Mustang lost control near their home. His 13-year-old daughter, Jenifer, wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and was seated by an open window. The car flipped — and George lost his little girl. From that day on, he spoke less to the world, but his songs said more. They became quieter… more heartfelt… and full of sorrow only a father could know.“Baby Blue” — a tender ballad many believe is his quiet goodbye to the daughter who never left his heart.

Introduction: For decades, the name George Strait has been synonymous with the very essence of...