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George Strait Is 60 for 60, Fellow Country Artists Celebrate in Fun Video

Megan Pacella — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:39 +0000

Every day is a good day to be George Strait, but now the superstar has more cause to celebrate his illustrious career than usual. Strait ignited 60 for 60 campaign, pushing to clinch his 60th No. 1 hit before his 61st birthday, which he celebrated over the weekend. The iconic country star hit his goal -- and his fellow country artists couldn't be happier for him.

George Strait Inviting Kenny Chesney on Tour in 2014?

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:43 +0000

George Strait is getting set to wrap up the 2013 leg of his two-year farewell tour in his home town of San Antonio, but he’ll be back next year — and ‘warns’ fans to expect the unexpected. In fact, fellow superstar Kenny Chesney might be involved. “We’ve got some surprises up our sleeve, so next [...]

Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark. Reba McEntire introduced the pair, recalling Clark as someone who helped shape her career over the years. “He would slap me if he [...]

George Strait Sells Out San Antonio Show in Less Than Six Minutes

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:50:21 +0000

George Strait is going out with a bang. The singer, who is retiring from active touring after he wraps the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, sold out another show at a seriously rapid clip. The gig at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, scheduled for June 1, sold out in six minutes, moving 72,000 tickets. Demand for Strait remains sky high!

George Strait Being Honored by Country Radio Hall of Fame

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:00:19 +0000

The legendary George Strait is set to be honored by the Country Radio Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Feb. 26, where he will receive the Country Radio Broadcasters' 2013 Career Achievement Award. The music icon, who has scored an astonishing 59 No. 1 hit singles in his career, is being recognized for his indelible contributions to country radio over the last several decades.

George Strait Reflects on Humble Beginnings as a Musician

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:39:52 +0000

As George Strait bids farewell to life on the road as one of country music’s most in-demand touring act, the country legend reflects back on his early days as a young musician trying to find his voice. “I bought a guitar and started learning how to play it with these old songbooks that had the [...]

George Strait Working on Songs for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:00:19 +0000

George Strait may be retiring from the road, but that doesn't mean he's giving up his career in music. In a new interview, the 60-year-old entertainer reveals that he is already working on music for a new album.

George Strait Explains Why He Hand-Picked Special Cities for Final Tour Dates

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:30:32 +0000

George Strait recently announced that his upcoming tour will be his last, but his fans will have plenty of chances to say goodbye in person as he visits 40 cities over the next two years. The country superstar didn't just route his farewell tour to the biggest ticket-selling markets; he says he chose each city very carefully because of some personal connection.

George Strait Announces Final Tour

Dave McCord — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:23:49 +0000

Country legend, George Strait has announced he will tour the US one more time before he hangs up the touring reigns. He’s not going to stop making music, just stop doing major tours. Please don’t take this the wrong way, I adore George Strait. I have met him a few times, I’ve been to [...]

George Strait Makes Sexiest Men Over 50 List

Megan Pacella — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:30:18 +0000

Who says you lose your good looks once you hit 50? At 60 (a new 60), George Strait proves that looks can improve with age. AARP Magazine selected the ‘Drinkin’ Man’ hitmaker as one of the 21 sexiest men over age 50. But choosing just a handful of over-the-hill lookers is no easy task. The [...]

Happy 60th Birthday George Strait! [VIDEO]

Chris Chapman — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:57:30 +0000

Since his debut on the charts in 1981 with “Unwound”, the undisputed King Of Country Music has put together an impressive career. His 59 number one singles gives him the record as the artist with the most number ones covering any genre of music….in the history of music! Since 1981, he’s the only artist to [...]

George Strait Cuts Kansas City Show Short Due to Illness

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:30:38 +0000

This weekend, George Strait walked onstage at his Kansas City, Mo. show to meet 18,000 fans eagerly awaiting his performance. The country music veteran stepped up to the mic with his guitar and went through the motions of starting a show, just like he knows so well how to do. But after two songs, the seasoned talent had to cut the show short, admitting he was too sick to continue.

George Strait Inches Closer to Record With 85th Top 10 Single

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30:03 +0000

This week, George Strait‘s new song ‘Love’s Gonna Make it Alright’ became his 85th Top 10 single on the Billboard country song charts. The legend continues to distance himself from any modern country singer while he chases Eddy Arnold’s record of 92 Top 10 hits. According to Billboard, Arnold tallied his hits between 1945 and [...]

Geoge Strait is a Grandpa!

Lynn Quale — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:44:05 +0000

Country superstar George Strait is a grandfather for the first time. Strait’s son Bubba and his wife Tamara welcomed a baby boy late last week. George broke the news to the public after performing ‘I Saw God Today’ during a show in Phoenix on Friday. No word yet on what his new grandson has been [...]

George Strait Gets a New Puppy

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:14:27 +0000

It seems George Strait has a new bunkmate on his tour bus. KNIX 102.5 in Phoenix reports that the king of country has adopted a new family member: a Golden Retriever puppy.

George Strait and Martina McBride Announce 2012 Tour

Jeff Giles — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:56:21 +0000

With his new album, ‘Here for a Good Time,’ just a few weeks from store shelves, it’s time for George Strait to start getting ready to hit the road again.

As he revealed in a recent announcement, that’s exactly what he has planned for 2012 — and he’s bringing Martina McBride with him.

George Strait's New Greatest Hits Album, 'Icon,' Due September 13

Jeff Giles — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:18:42 +0000

Universal’s ‘Icon’ series hits a home run with its upcoming release. That’s because on September 13, we’ll see an ‘Icon’ release that’s absolutely worthy of the term. ‘George Strait: Icon,’ Strait’s ninth greatest hits collection, will bundle 11 of the country legend’s biggest singles into one budget-priced package. Currently available for pre-order at Amazon for [...]

Wii Game Country Dance 2 Features Carrie Underwood, George Strait, and More

Jeff Giles — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:14:45 +0000

If you own a Wii, love country music, and enjoy shaking your tail feather, you’ll be excited to learn that Country Dance 2 is on its way.

The game so nice they made it twice, this installment of Country Dance will boast more than 30 tracks from artists such as Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Blake Shelton, and Eric Church.

George Strait Announces Release Date and Track Listing for 'Here for a Good Time'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:55:36 +0000

George Strait has already released nearly 40 albums — and scored more number one hits than any other artist, in any genre, ever — and he isn’t slowing down yet.

The country legend has set September 6 as the date for his next release, titled ‘Here for a Good Time,’ announced the 11-song track listing, and opened up pre-orders for fans.

George Strait – Breath You Take – CMA Awards 2010

Megan Rinerson — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:17:54 +0000

George Strait Straight performs his newest single “Breath you Take” at the 2010 CMA Awards. This song is off his newest album “Twang”. YouTube – George Strait – Breath You Take – CMA Awards 2010.