![George Strait Shares New Song, 'Let It Go' [LISTEN]](https://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/04/george-strait-let-it-go.jpg?w=1200&q=75&format=natural)
About the Song
Released in 2015 on the album Cold Beer Conversation, “Let It Go” by George Strait offers a refreshing departure from life’s noise and clutter. It’s a song that doesn’t demand attention with dramatic flair but gently invites listeners into a moment of quiet clarity, where the only thing on the to-do list is to breathe and move forward.
By this point in his legendary career, George Strait had already stepped back from full-scale touring. That sense of earned perspective seeps through every second of this track. Written by George along with his son Bubba Strait and Keith Gattis, “Let It Go” carries the kind of wisdom that only comes after decades of living, loving, and learning what to hold on to—and what to release.
The song’s arrangement is easygoing, featuring subtle acoustic strumming, warm harmonies, and relaxed pacing. There’s no urgency here, and that’s the point. It’s music designed for sitting still, reflecting, and recharging—maybe while watching a sunset or rocking on a porch swing. Strait’s signature vocal tone, calm and sincere, makes the message feel personal, as if he’s speaking directly to the listener.
What makes “Let It Go” resonate, especially with older or longtime country fans, is its real-world practicality. It isn’t just a feel-good anthem. It’s a gentle reminder that peace often comes not from fixing everything—but from stepping back and choosing to carry less.
While it may not be one of George Strait’s chart-topping hits, “Let It Go” earns its place among his most thoughtful work. It reflects a man at peace with himself, sharing a truth we all eventually learn: not everything is worth the weight we give it.