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Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?

Billy Dukes — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:32 +0000

It was the wildest show behind bars, and George Strait was in the thick of it for one year in the early '80s. He wasn't the only one. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall … they all did time behind the walls of the Huntsville Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

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 Performs 'Give It All We Got Tonight' an the 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:07:44 +0000

George Strait performed his current single 'Give It All We Got Tonight' at the 2013 ACM Awards show on Sunday (April 7). The superstar is planning to release a new album later this year, and is currently on his farewell tour. Despite some audio difficulties, the crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas still gave the King a healthy round of applause.

George Strait Announces New Album, 'Love Is Everything'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:12:54 +0000

The release date and title for George Strait's hotly-anticipated new album have been confirmed. The legendary singer's management announced via Twitter on Sunday (March 17) that he will release 'Love Is Everything' on May 14. Incredibly, it is Strait's 40th studio album.

George Strait – 2013 New Album Preview

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:00:35 +0000

Superstar George Strait may be retiring from the road, but we expect to see a new album from the 60-year-old entertainer in 2013. Though Strait has announced that his concert dates in 2013 and 2014 will be the last of his career, he is working on songs for a new studio record, and he plans to continue recording an album every year.

See George Strait Live at His Farewell Show in San Antonio

Townsquare Media — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:45:51 +0000

We're giving you the chance to fly to San Antonio to attend the concert with one guest. We'll also give you all of George Straits albums on CD and $500 to blow in San Antonio.

Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – George Strait, 'Amarillo by Morning'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:00:13 +0000

This dapper young fella is all dressed up to sing a classic from the King. We love the seafoam button-down and necktie. Sure, it's probably a clip-on, but have you ever tried to knot a double windsor? His stiff white hat is a throwback to the time George Strait first made 'Amarillo by Morning' a country hit in 1983.

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.

The IRS Visits Willie Nelson, George Strait Visits The President – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:25:18 +0000

Josh Turner could sing, but he wasn't much of a good luck charm for the Tennessee Titans on this date in 2006, George Strait visited the president in 2003, the IRS visited Willie Nelson in 1990 and more.

George Strait Invests in Texas Golf Course

Megan Pacella — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:00:31 +0000

In January, George Strait will head out on the road for his last tour ever (or so he says). But the King of Country won't have to worry about his pocketbook once he takes himself off the touring circuit. He just invested in a San Antonio, Texas golf course to guarantee it.

George Strait Says It Will Be Alright, Shania Twain Comes Home – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:21:38 +0000

George Strait promised everything would be alright on this date in 2011, Shania Twain came home in 1998, Loretta Lynn had the number one Country song in the nation in 1970 and more.

George Strait, 'Give It All We Got Tonight' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:30:42 +0000

With George Strait announcing a retirement from the road after his next tour, it's tempting to gush all over his new single 'Give It All We Got Tonight' like a school girl going on about a cute new teacher. A wave of nostalgia threatens objectivity, even though Strait will still be recording after 2014. The first song from his upcoming new album can be summed up in three words...

Zombies Take Over Country Music!

Billy Dukes — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:19:42 +0000

Oh no! In what seems to be a Halloween takeover, zombies have suspended on Nashville. Officials are warning area residents — and country music fans in general — to stay away from any artist suspected to have a taste for flesh. An unidentified (really, unidentifiable) source tells Taste of Country that hundreds of ghastly creatures [...]

Blake Shelton Becomes A Member, George Strait Becomes Hateful – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:26:54 +0000

Blake Shelton became a card carrying member on this date in 2010, George Strait happily hated everything in 2004, Buck Owens opened the Crystal Palace in 1996 and more.

Six George Strait Cowboy Rides Away Tour Dates Sell Out Within Hours

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:00:05 +0000

George Strait‘s Cowboy Rides Away Tour was bound to be a hot ticket, since the country legend announced that he will be retiring from active touring after this trek. It’s the fans last chance to see Strait perform live with a full production, since he is closing the book on touring, but not retiring overall. [...]

George Strait Flies To The Moon, Faith Hill Catches Fireflies – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:58:25 +0000

Toby Keith released one of the biggest novelty songs of the decade on this date in 2011, Faith Hill was catching fireflies in 2005, George Strait recorded a duet with Frank Sinatra in 1993 and more.

George Strait 2013 Final Tour Tickets on Sale This Week

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:00:45 +0000

Fans who are still at a loss for words about George Strait announcing his final tour have a bit of good news to cheer them up this week. Tickets for the 2013 portion of the Cowboy Rides Away Tour will go on sale Friday (Oct. 12).

George Strait Admits Decision to Retire From Touring 'Hasn't Been Easy'

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:20:20 +0000

It's been a trying week for country music fans since George Strait announced the Cowboy Rides Away Tour will be his last, but the singer has gone on the record to disprove any notion that he may be retiring from country music completely once he finishes up his road obligations in 2014. He says the choice to retire from the road wasn't easy.

George Strait Announces Final Tour

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:08:03 +0000

If you've never seen George Strait in concert you may want to plan to attend his show during one of his 'The Cowboy Rides Away' tour stops because it will likely be your last chance.

Garth Brooks Is More Than A Memory, Miranda Lambert Signs On The Dotted Line – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:00:54 +0000

Garth Brooks proved he was "More Than A Memory" on this date in 2007, Miranda Lambert signed a record deal in 2003, George Strait's country was pure in 1992 and more.