The Weight of the Badge
| "The Weight of the Badge" | ||||
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| Single by George Strait | ||||
| from the album Honky Tonk Time Machine | ||||
| Released | September 30, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Neotraditional country | |||
| Length | 3:46 | |||
| Label | MCA Nashville | |||
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"The Weight of the Badge" is a song by American country music singer George Strait. It was released on September 30, 2019, as the second single from his thirtieth studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine. Strait co-wrote the song with Dean Dillon and Strait's son, Bubba.
The song pays tribute to the first responders—particularly police officers—and explores the personal and emotional burdens that accompany a life of service.