Ace in the Hole

Album: Beyond the Blue Neon (1989)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This Dennis Adkins penned song was recorded by George Strait for his album Beyond the Blue Neon. It was released in July 1989 as the third single from the LP and became his 18th #1 Country single - his 11th chart-topper in a row.
  • The song is about how you have to keep a few tricks up your sleeve in order to get ahead in life. The title is a term meaning a secret or powerful advantage. According to Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, the reference is to the game of stud poker, in which an ace, being the most valuable card, is turned face down on the table and is not revealed. Only the player who holds it knows of his secret power. The hole is simply a place of concealment.
  • George's touring band is called "The Ace in the Hole Band." He was the band's lead singer before beginning his solo career in the early 1980s.

Comments: 1

  • Myra Beth Eady from Ftmyers Flgeorge is a good singer
see more comments

Editor's Picks

John Kay of Steppenwolf

John Kay of SteppenwolfSongwriter Interviews

Steppenwolf frontman John Kay talks about "Magic Carpet Ride," "Born To Be Wild," and what he values more than awards and accolades.

Grunge Bands Quiz

Grunge Bands QuizMusic Quiz

If the name Citizen Dick means anything to you, there's a chance you'll get some of these right.

Little Richard

Little RichardFact or Fiction

Was Long Tall Sally a cross-dresser? Did he really set his piano on fire? See if you know the real stories about one of rock's greatest innovators.

Bob Daisley

Bob DaisleySongwriter Interviews

Bob was the bass player and lyricist for the first two Ozzy Osbourne albums. Here's how he wrote songs like "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley" with Ozzy and Randy Rhoads.

American Hits With Foreign Titles

American Hits With Foreign TitlesSong Writing

What are the biggest US hits with French, Spanish (not "Rico Suave"), Italian, Scottish, Greek, and Japanese titles?

Metallica

MetallicaFact or Fiction

Beef with Bon Jovi? An unfortunate Spandex period? See if you can spot the true stories in this Metallica version of Fact or Fiction.