George Strait one-upped himself during the final night of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 17. With 80,108 fans in attendance at NRG Stadium, George surpassed the venue’s previous record of 80,020 attendees, which the King of Country set in 2013. Special guests Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett were also featured during…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced the first round of performers for the 54th ACM Awards on April 7: Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton and George Strait. As previously announced, ACM Artist of the Decade Award winner Jason Aldean will also perform. Additional…… MORE
George Strait will return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for two shows on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 with special guest Ashley McBryde. Over the last few years, George has performed 22 sold-out Strait to Vegas shows, most recently in February. In addition to the newly announced dates, George will perform in Vegas on…… MORE
On Feb. 11, George Strait released the first single, “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar,” from his upcoming 30th studio album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, which will drop on March 29. The new album features 13 songs, including 12 originals and a cover of Johnny Paycheck’s “Old Violin.” George co-wrote eight of the tracks, including the…… MORE
George Strait will release his 30th studio album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, on March 29. The new album features 13 songs, including 12 originals and a cover of Johnny Paycheck’s “Old Violin.” George co-penned eight of the tracks, including a duet with Willie Nelson, “Sing One With Willie.” Longtime collaboration Dean Dillon co-penned seven songs,…… MORE
Loretta Lynn will celebrate her 87th birthday on April 14, but she will get the party started on April 1 with an All-Star Birthday Celebration Concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The concert will feature performances by Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark, Darius Rucker, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Little Big Town,…… MORE
Running from February 25 to March 17—yes, 21 days—Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world. Rodeo Houston features a carnival, a bar-b-que contest, 10K race and some of the best live entertainment in the country. The event pulled in more than 2.4 million attendees during…… MORE
George Strait dropped an intoxicating new track, “Código,” on Dec. 7. Penned by George, his son Bubba Strait and longtime collaborator Dean Dillion, “Código” references the tequila brand that George co-owns. The tune is George’s first new music since 2015’s Cold Beer Conversation, his 29th studio album. George is currently working on new music that’s…… MORE
It’s hard to keep a good cowboy down. Since George Strait wrapped his Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, his appearances onstage have been few and far between—outside of his 18 “Strait to Vegas” concerts. However, George is feeling froggy in 2019—he’s already announced a handful of shows for the new year, including a headlining…… MORE
An all-star cast of performers will hit the stage to pay tribute to country icon Willie Nelson at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 12. The tribute concert—Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw—will feature performances by Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, George Strait, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett,…… MORE
