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George Strait Cancels CMT Music Awards Performance

Billy Dukes — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:50:52 +0000

George Strait was set to perform at the 2013 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 5), but the death of his father has forced him to cancel.

4 Year Old Becomes A Star By Singing George Strait During Bible Recitation [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:45:33 +0000

During his school’s Bible recitation, a youngster caught the ear of George Strait fans everywhere! He was just about done with all the books of the Bible when he broke into some classic country! This is how careers get started! Sometimes all you need is a little help and some PR. It worked for Hunter [...]

George Strait's Father Dies

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:28:20 +0000

George Strait‘s father has died. John Byron Strait was living in Pearsall, Texas, the singer’s hometown, but had spent the last month in the hospital before he passed away Tuesday morning (June 4). The sad news comes just days after the country icon finished his final 2013 tour date in San Antonio, ending the first of [...]

George Strait Breaks His Own Record With Attendance at Final San Antonio Show

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:01:58 +0000

George Strait has dethroned himself! The King of Country just wrapped the 2013 leg of his two-year, Cowboy Rides Away final tour, which is expected to close in 2014. Strait performed his final show of the year on June 1 to a capacity crowd of 73,086 fans at the Alamodome in his hometown of San [...]

George Strait, Keith Urban + More Added as 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:39 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be a big night in country music, boasting a terrific lineup of fan-favorite acts, including the King himself. Recently added to the mix are George Strait, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, making this evening a truly entertaining country music party.

Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:02:32 +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.

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, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:37 +0000

George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.

Hear Jake Owen's Amazing Cover Of George Strait's 'I Can Still Make Cheyenne' [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:36:46 +0000

This is one of the best covers I have seen/heard in a long time. I was shocked to see that it only has 15,000 views! Jake Owen does a great job with this George Strait song, “I Can Still Make Cheyenne”. Happy birthday to King George, who turns 61 this weekend!

George Strait Inviting Kenny Chesney on Tour in 2014?

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:32:43 +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 [...]

George Strait Feels 'Love Is Everything' Album Is His 'Best Release in a While'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:42 +0000

King of Country George Strait just released his new album, ‘Love Is Everything,’ with the same goal in mind that he’s always had — to top himself. “Every time I go into the studio, I wanna make the best album I’ve ever done in my life,” Strait says. “So you’re always looking for those songs [...]

Top 5 Viral Moments From the 2013 ACM Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:30:36 +0000

The 2013 ACM Awards produced some predictable and unpredictable moments on Sunday night. Luke Bryan won Entertainer of the Year, which few would have bet on in Las Vegas if gambling on awards shows was something people did. Miranda Lambert's wins were more expected, but equally deserving. 'Over You' is among the best songs of the last 15 years, and she and husband Blake Shelton are worthy of the honors.

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.

Garth Brooks and George Strait to Perform Together, Pay Tribute to Dick Clark at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:00:45 +0000

Superstars George Strait and Garth Brooks will pay tribute to iconic music business figure Dick Clark in a special performance at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards. Clark was best-known for hosting ‘American Bandstand’ and his yearly gig on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,’ but his production company produced the ACM Awards from [...]

Eric Church Tells His Favorite George Strait Memory [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:03:21 +0000

George Strait is trying to make his latest hit his 60th number 1 song before he hits 60 years old, and lots of country stars are trying to help him get there. Eric Church is one of those guys. In his song “Love Your Love The Most,” he even sings that, Any song sung by [...]

George Strait Reveals Album Details on Twitter

Brett Alan — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:33:37 +0000

George Strait will be 60 years old soon (May 18). He has kicked out more number one hits than any other artist in any other genre. The incredible part is that he's not even done yet! He's got a new CD coming out in May, and he released some of the details on his Twitter page on Sunday.

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 Honored With Career Achievement Award at 2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony

Megan Pacella — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:44:39 +0000

As one of the reigning kings of country music, George Strait has scored 59 No. 1 hit singles during his illustrious his career. That's why it's not surprising that the Country Radio Hall of Fame honored Strait with a Career Achievement Award at Tuesday's (Feb. 28) ceremony.

George Strait Hopes to Go 60 for 60

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:44:21 +0000

Are you hoping 'Give It All We Got Tonight' becomes George Strait's next No. 1 single? Strait's team is giving fans the chance to help make the country music icon's current radio offering his 60th chart-topping classic -- just before the singer turns 61 years old on May 18.