“GEORGE STRAIT: THE KING AT KYLE FIELD” SET FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024

In the Round Performance will be Strait’s Only Show in Texas in 2024

Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman to Join as Special Guests

Tickets On Sale Thursday, March 28 at 10 a.m. CT via TheKingAtKyle.com

Texas troubadour George Strait has announced the only performance in his home state this year with a concert set for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. The King of Country Music will be joined by special guests Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman.

Tickets to the Kyle Field performance go on sale to the general public Thursday, March 28, at 10 a.m. CT via TheKingAtKyle.com. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning March 22 at 10 a.m. CT through March 27 at 10 p.m. CT.

The news follows the recent announcement that Strait will once again team up with Chris Stapleton to perform one-off stadium dates this year with stops at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Chicago’s Soldier Field, Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium and more. Joining the King of Country and Stapleton for those nine dates are special guests Little Big Town.

Since his record-breaking Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, Strait has performed for limited engagements outside of his 36-and-counting Strait to Vegas shows at T-Mobile Arena, including headlining both weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2021 plus his 31st appearance at the Houston Rodeo in 2022. With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts—more than any other artist in any genre—during the span of his 30+ year career, Strait has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any other Country artist and ranking third across all genres behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. The Texas troubadour is the only artist or act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and recently earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single, “The Weight of the Badge.” He has sold nearly 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Strait’s 2024 Concert Calendar:

5/4 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN
5/11 EverBank Stadium Jacksonville, FL
5/25 Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA
6/1 Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC
6/8 MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ
6/15 Kyle Field College Station, TX*
6/29 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT
7/13 Ford Field Detroit, MI
7/20 Soldier Field Chicago, IL
12/7 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV
*Just Announced – On Sale Thursday, March 28 at 10 am CT

For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit GeorgeStrait.com.

GEORGE STRAIT KICKS OFF SUMMER OF STADIUMS WITH TWO-RECORD SETTING PERFORMANCES

Strait to Headline Additional Stadium Shows This Year in Seattle, Denver, Nashville & Tampa with Chris Stapleton Plus Special Guests Little Big Town

George Strait Performs to a Record-Setting 46,641 Fans at Milwaukee’s American Family Field 

on Saturday, June 3, 2023 

Photo Credit: Kirsten Schmitt/Brewers

The King of Country continues his reign as “the genre’s most consistent A-list act,” as declared by the Los Angeles Times, setting back-to-back venue attendance records with his two most recent shows. George Strait brought a record-setting 46,641 attendees to Milwaukee’s American Family Field on Saturday evening (besting Paul McCartney’s 2013 record by over 2,000 people). The standout show came on the heels of last weekend’s record-setting 63,891 attendees at Columbus’s Ohio Stadium for Buckeye Country Superfest.

“With support from the 11-member ‘Ace in the Hole’ band, Strait’s setlist in Milwaukee was nicely plotted, frequently going back and forth between somber songs and playful tunes,” praised the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of Strait’s 32 songs over more than two hours on Saturday evening. “He let storytelling seize the spotlight, expressed with a golden croon that showed no strain while offering enough emotional nuance to embody the material.”

“We have been fortunate to have a number of fantastic shows at American Family Field since we opened our doors. Our expectations for George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town were very high and those expectations were blown away,” shared Jason Hartlund, executive vice president/chief commercial officer for the Milwaukee Brewers. “We set venue records for concert attendance and gross ticket revenue, among others. The Brewers have worked with Messina Touring Group for over a decade and have always enjoyed the relationship. We look forward to working together on many future shows at American Family Field.”

The record-setting concerts followed the Country Music Hall of Famer’s recent headlining performance at Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium (May 6) and set the stage for a summer of stadium shows to come, with dates to follow in Seattle (June 17), Denver (June 24), Nashville (July 28 & 29) and Tampa (Aug. 5).

“We truly have the best fans in the world. There’s nothing like seeing their faces when I walk on stage with my Ace in the Hole band jamming to ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas,’” shared Strait. “The energy they’re giving back to us is indescribable. I’m very grateful to all of the fans who come out to see us for these shows and I can’t wait to see you at the next one.”

For more information and to purchase tickets to upcoming dates, visit GeorgeStrait.com.

 

GEORGE STRAIT RELEASES POWERFUL NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE WEIGHT OF THE BADGE” IN HONOR OF FIRST RESPONDERS

hoto Credit: David McClister

In honor of First Responders Day, today, Oct. 28, country music superstar George Strait releases a powerful new music video for “The Weight of the Badge” as a tribute to first responders. The video focuses on stories and moments with some of our nation’s first responders and their families, giving some insight on what it means to live every day bearing the weight of the badge.

“The men and women in this music video are our friends and neighbors who carry the weight of the badge each day,” says Strait in the video. “Thank you. We appreciate you and the sacrifices you and your families make.”

The video made a special premiere last night at the First Responders Children’s Foundation 20th anniversary gala in New York City with many of the first responders featured in the video in attendance.

“The Weight of the Badge”

Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon

It’s gonna be a long one, another graveyard shift

As he says goodbye to his wife and kids

It’s been his life, just like his dad’s

Driving away under the weight of the badge

He’s seen it all in his fifteen years

Watching our backs, facing our fears

Lord knows it ain’t no easy task

Keeping us safe under the weight of the badge

He swore that oath to protect and serve

Pours his heart and soul into both those words

Lays his life on the line

And the line he walks is razor fine

Tempered strength is always tough

But he ain’t gonna buckle under the weight of the badge

Not that long ago, he woke up in the hospital

With his wife and kids, praying by his bed

He said, I’m gonna be alright, there’s just sometimes you gotta fight

And the truth is nothing truer could be said

I do it for us and I do it for them

And I ain’t gonna buckle under the weight of the badge

It doesn’t weigh a lot

Until you put it on

Then the weight of it is staggering

When duty calls each time

He knows, he’s gotta answer

And it’s all in the handling of the weight

Oh, the heavy weight of the badge

And he ain’t gonna buckle under the weight of the badge

No, he ain’t gonna buckle under the weight of the badge

Also launching today is TheWeightOfTheBadge.com, a site inviting people to share their stories and gratitude for the first responders in their lives.

With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts—more than any other artist in any genre—during the span of his 30+ year career, Strait has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any other Country artist and ranking third across all genres behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. The Texas troubadour is the only artist or act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and recently earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single, “The Weight of the Badge.” He has sold nearly 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

GEORGE STRAIT ADDS DECEMBER AND FEBRUARY DATES AT T-MOBILE ARENA AS HE SURPASSES 30 TOTAL “STRAIT TO VEGAS” SHOWS

The King of Country Returns December 3 & December 4 With Special Guest Caitlyn Smith, Plus February 11 & 12 With Special Guest Tenille Townes

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 27 at 10 a.m. PT via Axs.com

Smith Also Set to Join Strait on November 13 at Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium

For the first time since February 2020, George Strait stepped onto the stage at his Las Vegas home away from home this past Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14. With the two long-awaited concerts at T-Mobile Arena, Strait surpassed 30 total shows throughout his acclaimed “Strait to Vegas” series which began in 2016.

Strait also let the fans in attendance in on a surprise: the King of Country will head “Strait to Vegas” once again this winter, playing back-to-back nights on Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 as well as Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12.

Joining the Country Music Hall of Fame member for the upcoming shows are special guests Caitlyn Smith in December and Tenille Townes in February. Tickets to all four dates go on sale to the public next Friday, August 27 at 10 a.m. PT via Axs.com with presales beginning this Wednesday, August 18.

As previously announced, Strait will also headline both weekends of Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 1 and 8, respectively, before taking the stage at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium alongside Eric Church on November 5 for a special “The King & The Chief” iteration of the ATLive festival. Strait will also play Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium on November 13 and will return to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 20, 2022 for his 31st performance at the event. For more information on all upcoming shows and how to purchase tickets, visit www.GeorgeStrait.com.

With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts—more than any other artist in any genre—during the span of his 30+ year career, Strait has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any other Country artist and ranking third across all genres behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. The Texas troubadour is the only artist or act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and recently earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single, “The Weight of the Badge.” He has sold nearly 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

ATLIVE - THE TWO NIGHT ULTIMATE CONCERT EXPERIENCE RETURNS WITH HEADLINERS GEORGE STRAIT, METALLICA AND ERIC CHURCH

AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) is once again bringing the hottest artists under one roof for one of the most exciting multi-day music events in the Southeast, ATLive Presented by Mercedes-EQ returns Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6, to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The second annual ATLive will feature iconic artists from both Country and Rock on back-to-back nights. Friday’s line-up features performances by George Strait, Eric Church and Caitlyn Smith. Saturday’s line-up features Metallica, Cage The Elephant and Greta Van Fleet.

ATLive, a multi-genre concert series developed and promoted by AMB Sports and Entertainment, is the premier destination concert series for the city of Atlanta. The event also provides the opportunity to give back through purpose-driven philanthropic initiatives, aligning with the organization’s core values. This year, AMBSE is partnering with George Strait and his longstanding partners at the Military Warriors Support Foundation as well as Metallica’s All Within My Hands nonprofit to donate a portion of the proceeds from ATLive to providing housing for wounded veterans and feeding the hungry.

Tickets for each night will go on-sale Friday, July 16 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.

To learn more about the two-night event, visit mercedesbenzstadium.com/concert-series. Follow along online at #ATLive.

“We are thrilled to be bringing ATLive back with an incredible lineup of artists,” said Tim Zulawski, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, AMB Sports and Entertainment. “From the beginning, our goal was to create a concert series that will become the must-see event for Atlanta. In our first year, we delivered a world-class experience for fans from across the world and we are excited to create that same experience again while giving back to our communities and those in need.”

In its inaugural year, ATLive, the first self-promoted concert series for AMBSE, sold out both nights bringing more than 90,000 fans together at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to enjoy incredible music by today’s hottest Country artists. ATLive, presented by Mercedes-EQ and in partnership with Orangetheory Fitness, will be produced by AMBSE with Messina Group overseeing production of shows.

ATLive will add to the already impressive lineup of performers set to play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the coming months including Kenny Chesney and Elton John in 2022.

TEXAS LEGENDS SET THE HOUSTON RODEO RECORD STRAIT ... BY BREAKING IT

George Strait, Robert Earl Keen, & Lyle Lovett Close Out the Houston Rodeo

George Strait, accompanied by special guests Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett, closed the 2019 Houston Rodeo with a record-breaking set. George Strait, Robert Earl Keen, and Lyle Lovett now hold the NRG Stadium attendance record for concert-only performances. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo confirmed 80,108 fans attended the concert, breaking the previous record from 2013, which was also set by Strait and his openers Martina McBride and Randy Rogers Band, with 80,020 fans.

The NRG Stadium, home of the NFL's Houston Texans, has a seating capacity of 71,995 when events take place on the field, however, an additional 7,000 seats were added to the grounds for this past Sunday’s concert. Legendary Lone Star State singer-songwriters and longtime friends Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett prepped the massive Houston crowd for Strait's 30th performance at the Rodeo. This performance marks Keen's fifth performance and Lovett's third.

#TOURINGNEWS - GEORGE STRAIT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL 2019 DATES AT T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS

Tickets for December 6 & 7 "Strait to Vegas" Shows Available Friday, March 22

ACM Female Vocalist of the Year and New Female Vocalist of the Year Nominee 

Ashley McBryde to Serve as Direct Support

Photo Credit: Ethan Miller

This week’s most-added artist at country radio with “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar,” George Strait will play two additional shows at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this year with special guest Ashley McBryde serving as direct support on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Tickets go on sale a month from today on Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. PT at www.StraitToVegas.com.

Since his record-breaking Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, Strait has performed for limited engagements including 22 sold-out “Strait to Vegas” shows, most recently in February of this year. Remaining previously announced T-Mobile Arena shows for 2019 include Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24. “The King of Country Music,” who is set to release his 30th studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine on Friday, March 29, will also perform a one-night-only show at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, March 30 as well as shows in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, June 8 and Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23.

Joining the Country Music Hall of Famer in December is “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” Ashley McBryde, who was nominated for Best Country Album at the recent GRAMMY Awards and was announced as both an ACM Female Artist of the Year and ACM New Female Artist of the Year nominee earlier this week.

Ticketing information is available at www.StraitToVegas.com.

GEORGE STRAIT ANNOUNCES 30th STUDIO ALBUM HONKY TONK TIME MACHINE - DUE OUT MARCH 29

New Song "God and Country Music" Available Now

Strait to Vegas Sees 21st and 22nd Sold-Out Shows this Weekend; Due to Overwhelming Demand Adds Second Show in Fort Worth, Texas for Saturday, November 23

Tickets on Sale Friday, February 8

Iconic entertainer and King of Country Music George Strait announces today his brand-new album Honky Tonk Time Machine due out Friday, March 29 on MCA Nashville. Comprised of 12 original titles plus Strait’s version of the Johnny Paycheck classic “Old Violin,” Honky Tonk Time Machine marks an incredible 30th career studio album for Strait. Strait, who produced the album alongside Chuck Ainlay, wrote eight of the 13 tracks including “Sing One with Willie” featuring Willie Nelson that the pair happily debuted at a recent Nashville show marking the first time the two country icons have ever shared the stage.

The Honky Tonk Time Machine album pre-order is available HERE and fans can hear new songs “Código” and “God and Country Music” now HERE. “God and Country Music,” written by Luke Laird, Barry Dean and Lori McKenna, introduces a very special vocal guest, Strait’s grandson, Harvey Strait.

“I’m really excited to have some new music coming out,” shares Strait. “It’s been about two years since I’ve released a record. It was great writing with Bubba and Dean again and creating such a beautiful song with Bubba and Jeff Hyde. Also, it was a very special thing for me to be able to write and sing one with the legend Willie Nelson. I hope everyone enjoys listening to Honky Tonk Time Machine as much as I enjoyed making it.” 

The album news comes just ahead of Strait’s 21st and 22nd sold out Strait to Vegas shows at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena this weekend.

Honky Tonk Time Machine track listing:

1. “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” - Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon

2. “Two More Wishes” - Written by Jim Lauderdale and Odie Blackmon

3. “Some Nights” - Written by Bubba Strait, Brice Long and Phillip White

4. “God and Country Music” (with Harvey Strait) - Written by Luke Laird, Barry Dean and Lori McKenna

5. “Blue Water” - Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon

6. “Sometimes Love” - Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon

7. “Código” - Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon

8. “Old Violin” - Written by Johnny Paycheck

9. “Take Me Away” - Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon

10. “The Weight of the Badge” - Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon

11. “Honky Tonk Time Machine” - Written by Bubba Strait, Brice Long and Bart Butler

12. “What Goes Up” - Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Jeff Hyde

13. “Sing One with Willie” (featuring Willie Nelson) - Written by George Strait, Willie Nelson, Bubba Strait and Buddy Cannon

With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts – more than any other artist in any genre – during the span of his 30-year career, Strait is the undeniable “King of Country Music.” He has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any country artist and ranking third across all genres behind only The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Strait is the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and has sold nearly 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

This weekend, the Country Music Hall of Famer will play his 21st and 22nd sold-out shows at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The “Strait to Vegas” series began with six shows in 2016 and extended with 10 more in 2017. In 2018, Strait headlined Bayou Country Superfest to a sold-out Mercedes-Benz Superdome crowd in New Orleans, Louisiana, two nights in Tulsa, Oklahoma and one night in Austin, Texas. This year, fans can catch Strait at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on March 30, Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 8, two additional engagements of “Strait to Vegas” at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 23 and 24 and Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on November 22 and, due to overwhelming demand, has added a second show on November 23, with tickets going on sale Friday, February 8 at ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.GeorgeStrait.com.

#EVENT - "WILLIE: LIFE & SONGS OF AN AMERICAN OUTLAW" ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY 2019 - A&E NETWORK TO AIR SPECIAL

WILLIE NELSON, ALISON KRAUSS, THE AVETT BROTHERS, GEORGE STRAIT,  JACK JOHNSON, JOHN MELLENCAMP, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, LEE ANN WOMACK, LYLE LOVETT,  NORAH JONES AND THE LITTLE WILLIES, SHERYL CROW, SUSAN TEDESCHI & DEREK TRUCKS, VINCE GILL & MORE TO HEADLINE THE ALL-STAR CONCERT EVENT OF THE YEAR

WILLIE: LIFE & SONGS OF AN AMERICAN OUTLAW

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019

BRIDGESTONE ARENA – NASHVILLE, TN

A&E NETWORK TO AIR SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT IN 2019

 

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT 10AM CT 

VIA LIVENATION.COM

Blackbird Presents, Mark Rothbaum, and Keith Wortman are proud to announce the concert event of the year… Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, A Willie Nelson All-Star Concert Celebration. This once-in-a-lifetime concert will take place Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 7PM CT at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. This historic event will honor living legend Willie Nelson and feature his greatest hits performed by today's biggest superstars. This major event will be filmed and recorded for a major broadcast special slated to air on A&E Network in 2019.

Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw will feature star-studded performances by Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, George Strait, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett, Norah Jones and The Little Willies, Sheryl Crow, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, and Vince Gill. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks, along with surprise guests and unforgettable collaborations to be revealed at the show.

Tickets go on sale Monday, November 12, 2018 at 10 AM CT online at Livenation.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, and the Bridgestone Arena box office. VIP packages including great seats and exclusive merchandise will be available. Citi is the official presale credit card of Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw. As such, Citi card members will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Thursday, November 8 at 10 AM CT until Sunday, November 11 at 10 PM CT through Citi’s Private Pass® program. For complete presale details visit http://www.citiprivatepass.com.

In his 85th year, Willie Nelson is more prolific than ever. In 2018 alone, he's released his 67th studio album (Last Man Standing), a stirring collection of his favorite Sinatra songs (My Way) and headlined the largest touring festival in North America (Outlaw Music Festival). Willie is America’s music hero. It’s hard to put into words what he means to singers, songwriters, musicians, and people all over the world. Through life’s ups and downs, heartbreaks and rewards, Willie and his songs have been a dear and constant friend to all of us. He’s a trusted father figure to millions of Americans by lifting them up through FARM AID and his annual JULY 4th PICNIC. He’s the clear inspiration for dozens of today’s biggest music stars from all genres of music.

"Willie and his songs mean everything to music artists and fans alike. Like Willie, they have inspired us to remain true to ourselves in every possible way. This incredible lineup of artists on this show is a testament to that,” says Blackbird Presents CEO Keith Wortman.

FOR COMPLETE SHOW DETAILS AND OFFICIAL CONCERT WEBSITE, VISIT:

http://willieoutlaw.com

#willieoutlaw

GEORGE STRAIT TO MAKE MUSIC HISTORY WITH NEXT CHAPTER, BEGINNING APRIL 7

30 No. 1’s Friday, April 7 and 30 No. 1’s Saturday, April 8 + fan-favorite hits including “Amarillo By Morning” and “Troubadour” for one weekend only at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

With a North American record-setting final tour stop sell-out at AT&T Stadium on his The Cowboy Rides Away Tour, 104,793 fans helped multiple ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year George Strait bring one chapter of his inimitable touring career to a close, but the book is far from over for the iconic artist who continues to rank among country music's most-streamed artists, logging more than four billion audio streams and counting as of this week.

In 2015, Strait revealed he would perform a series of exclusive worldwide engagements at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas that commenced last April and continue through 2017, including his most recent sold-out dates with Kacey Musgraves. The two Texans closed the Strait To Vegas shows by playing for a capacity crowd of more than 33,000 people between Feb. 17 and 18.

During the closing weekend, Musgraves sat down with Strait to ask him fan-submitted questions via Facebook Live, where he shared things like his bucket list item of fishing in Cuba and his first memory of playing in Las Vegas. But the primary question on every fan’s mind was: “What is the future of his live concerts?”

Strait answered their question: the reputable country star revealed that his exclusive performances in Las Vegas will continue -- with a twist. Strait has announced that he will shake things up with an unprecedented two nights of No. 1’s beginning with his April 7-8 shows. With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts during the span of his career and more than 283,000 fans streaming Strait's "60 #1 Hits" playlist on Spotify every month, the King of Country wanted to share these radio hits plus several fan-favorites such as “Amarillo By Morning” and “Troubadour” that, surprisingly to many, never reached No. 1. During Strait’s upcoming 2 Nights of Number 1’s, he will play 30 No. 1 hits Friday, April 7 and 30 No. 1 hits Saturday, April 8, in addition to those “can’t miss” classics.

“I think some fans would throw something at me if I didn’t play those,” Strait noted with his signature grin. "We're going to try this out in April and change it up for those shows, then see how it goes. It's important to me to hear what the fans think and take it from there."

Strait elaborated,"We're going to be rehearsing, I would say 25 songs that we haven't played in years, so this should be fun!"

Speaking of hits, his Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 is available now. The impressive three-disc, 56-track collection features 36 hit singles - including 26 No. 1’s - plus two new songs co-written by Strait, along with 18 choice album cuts. Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 spans 20 years of Strait’s career from 1996 to 2016 and follows the highly successful, 8x Platinum-selling 1995 release, Strait Out of the Box.

Ticketing information is available at StraitToVegas.com.

George Strait Back Home in Texas For a Very Special Performance Wednesday, Nov. 16

Live-Stream on Strait.WranglerNetwork.com

Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 Available this Friday, Nov. 18

The King of Country Music returns to Texas for an exclusive Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 album release show this Wednesday, Nov. 16. The impressive three-disc, 56-track collection is available this Friday, Nov. 18 exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com. Featuring 36 of Strait’s hit singles including 26 No. 1s, Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 also offers fans two new songs with “Kicked Outta Country” and “You Gotta Go Through Hell.” Strait is a co-writer on both tracks.

In celebration of the box set, Strait and his Ace in the Hole Band will take it back to the dusty floors and intimate setting of a historic Texas dancehall for a memorable night of music. While tickets are not available for purchase, fans can live-stream the event Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT on Strait.WranglerNetwork.com.

Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 spans 20 years of Strait’s career from 1996 to 2016 and follows the highly successful, 8x Platinum-selling 1995 release, Strait Out of the Box. The two new songs offered in the set, “Kicked Outta Country” (George Strait/Jamey Johnson) and “You Gotta Go Through Hell” (George Strait/Bubba Strait/Dean Dillon) are the first new recordings released from Strait since last year’s surprise Cold Beer Conversation album.

Strait fans have the opportunity to pre-order Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 along with select merchandise, including a silver-plated belt buckle identical to the one featured on the collection’s cover. The limited-edition buckle arrives in an autographed craft wooden box suitable for display. All fan packages and pre-order information available HERE.

Strait is one of the most celebrated country music stars in history and Billboard recently named him No. 1 on the Greatest of All Time: Country Artists list. With 60 No. 1 singles and more than 70 million records sold, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist, and is third only to Elvis Presley and The Beatles with the most Gold and Platinum albums in history. He is the most nominated artist in CMA Awards history and was the first country music artist honored with Billboard’s Legend of Live Award.

GEORGE STRAIT RELEASES STRAIT OUT OF THE BOX: PART 2 EXCLUSIVELY WITH WALMART NOV. 18

New Single “Goin’ Goin’ Gone” Playing Now on Country Radio

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – George Strait will release Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 exclusively with Walmart on Nov. 18. This impressive three-disc, 56-track collection features 36 hit singles including 26 No. 1s plus two brand new songs, his latest radio single “Goin’ Goin’ Gone” and 18 choice album cuts, all personally selected by the King of Country Music.

Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 spans 20 years of Strait’s career from 1996 to 2016, following the highly successful, 8x Platinum-selling 1995 release, Strait Out of the Box. Strait is one of the most celebrated country music stars in history and Billboard recently named him No. 1 on the Greatest of All Time: Country Artists list. With 60 No. 1 singles and more than 70 million records sold, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist and is third only to Elvis Presley and The Beatles with the most Gold and Platinum albums in history. He is the most-nominated artist in CMA Awards history and was the first country music artist honored with Billboard’s Legend Of Live Award.

Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 is now available for pre-order only at Walmart.com.

GEORGE STRAIT TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM COLD BEER CONVERSATION FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

Will perform exclusive worldwide concert engagements at new 

Las Vegas Arena beginning April 22 – 23, 2016

New single “Cold Beer Conversation” premieres on country radio 9/23

Courtesy: MCA Nashville

George Strait, the musical icon who has been reverently referred to as “The King of Country Music,” will release his new album Cold Beer Conversation this Friday, Sept. 25, as announced at a press conference from MGM Grand in Las Vegas today. The album was produced by Chuck Ainlay and Strait for George Strait Productions and features 13 songs including his latest single, “Cold Beer Conversation,” premiering at country radio tomorrow. The album is available as an exclusive digital download on iTunes, available for pre-order now at http://umgn.us/32bH and Walmart.com, and will be available Friday exclusively via Apple Music and at Walmart.

The track listing for Cold Beer Conversation is as follows:

1.  “It Was Love” (Keith Gattis)
2.  “Cold Beer Conversation” (Al Anderson, Ben Hayslip and Jimmy Yeary)
3.  “Let It Go” (George Strait, Bubba Strait and Keith Gattis)
4.  “Goin’ Goin’ Gone” (Wyatt Earp and Keith Gattis)
5.  “Something Going Down” (Jamey Johnson and Tom Shapiro)
6.  “Take Me To Texas” (Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally)
7.  “It Takes All Kinds” (George Strait, Bubba Strait, Bob Regan and Wil Nance)
8.  “Stop And Drink” (Dale Dodson and Troy Jones)
9.  “Everything I See” (George Strait, Bubba Strait, Dean Dillon and Keith Gattis)
10. “Rock Paper Scissors” (Casey Beathard, Monty Criswell and Bubba Strait)
11. “Wish You Well” (Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde and Brice Long)
12. “Cheaper Than A Shrink” (Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson)
13. “Even When I Can’t Feel It” (Dean Dillon, Ben Hayslip and Lee Miller)

This is the first new studio album in two years from the MCA Nashville recording artist. His last studio album was the Gold-certified Love is Everything, which featured the Platinum-certified No. 1 hit (and 60th No. 1 hit of his career) “Give It All We Got Tonight” as well as the Gold-certified hit “I Got A Car.” Strait also released The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium CD and DVD in 2014, celebrating his mega-successful, two-year final tour.

Strait’s final tour was never meant to convey his final performance, however. Also announced in today’s press conference, Strait will perform a series of exclusive worldwide concert engagements at the new Las Vegas Arena opening in April 2016. The Country Music Hall of Fame inductee will be among the first entertainers to perform at the new venue, with four shows beginning April 22 and additional dates slated for April 23, September 9 and September 10, 2016. Opening for Strait will be GRAMMY, ACM and CMA Award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves, who recently released her second studio album Pageant Material to critical acclaim.

“I said all along I wasn’t going to tour anymore, but I also said that I wasn’t retiring by any means and I still wanted to do some dates,” Strait said during the press conference. “I’ve been working a little bit here and there, and I’m really proud of this new album that’s coming out. . . I think it’s a great record – I always say this; I think it’s one of the best records I’ve done. I always shoot for that. You’ve got to go in the studio thinking that way, so I’m very excited about that and I’m also very excited to be coming back out and playing for the fans out there. I’m looking forward to it so much, singing those songs that I love so much and haven’t done in a while. I’m really, really looking forward to being able to play in the new Las Vegas Arena. I hear it’s just unbelievable. I can’t wait.”

Tickets for the concert series will go on sale Friday, Oct. 2 at 10:00 a.m. PT via www.straittovegas.com and range in price from $75 to $200 plus applicable fees. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10 p.m. PT.

With 60 No. 1 singles and more than 68.5 million records sold, George Strait is a musical legend and the most-nominated artist in CMA Awards history, with a career spanning more than three decades. He was the first country music artist honored with Billboard’s “Legend Of Live” Award, and he earned 2013’s Entertainer of the Year title from the Country Music Association as well as 2014’s Entertainer Of The Year title from the Academy of Country Music.

To re-watch the press conference, visit georgestraitlive.com.

WAY BACK WHEN WEDNESDAY - "I CAN STILL MAKE CHEYENNE" - GEORGE STRAIT

Contributor: Alyse Smith
Follow Alyse on Twitter at @ASmith1300

It’s almost downright frigid outside but inside we’ve got blankets, fires and whiskey.  Perhaps this song choice should’ve been “The Fireman” because that sounds like a near-lethal if warm combination.  Hopefully, it’s warm wherever this reaches you, dear reader.  Not even Thanksgiving yet and the snow and ice have prevailed bringing with them single digit temperatures and wicked winds.  A warmer weekend bodes less of a bite in the wind and more than a nip of something to keep the fires within us stoked.

This week’s feature, “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” has been one of my George Strait favorites for as long as I can remember.  The aptly named King George has had a tremendous olio of hits so deciding what curries favor over another is a difficult process indeed.  “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” was written by Aaron Barker and Erv Woolsey and released on Strait’s 1996 “Blue Clear Sky” album.  Barker has written for Strait since ’88 and continued a presence on Strait’s albums right up until the cowboy rode away.  Not only has he written for the King of country music, he’s also written for the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.  A singer-songwriter himself, Barker is now focusing on his own music.  Those that have written for multi-genre royalty are a rarity so make sure if you ever have the opportunity to catch a show not to miss out!  Still engaging in the music business from the business side of it, Woolsey remains Strait’s manager since the early days of his career.

 “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” is about a cowboy torn between his two loves, bull-riding and the woman on the end of the line.  The adrenaline-fueled life leaves nothing but loneliness when those 8 seconds are over so he calls her tells her he’s alright and he’s coming home.  She’s not waiting any longer because she found someone that’s home and she doesn’t have to worry about.  As she had made the decision for him, his heart broke but for a moment before he headed onto Cheyenne.  He doesn’t fault her decision nor the time they’d had together, he simply tells her he’ll miss her and heads on his way.  Though not a happy song, it would appear they both go after what they want most.

PRE-ORDER NOW! GEORGE STRAIT TO RELEASE THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY: LIVE FROM AT&T STADIUM DELUXE EDITION WITH DVD NOVEMBER 10

Now you can soon watch George Strait's historic last night on tour with special guests Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and George “Bubba” Strait, Jr from the comfort of your own couch as often as you want. Now, with this deluxe set, The Cowboy never really has to ride away.
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There are three other special packages available  you can choose from to make your memories even more special

The Showman’s Package- $49.98

* The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium Deluxe Edition CD + DVD
* 11”x17” Commemorative Poster Featuring YOUR NAME Printed in the Design
* T-Shirt
* Drink Koozie

The Cowboy Package - $124.98

* The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium Deluxe Edition CD + DVD
* 11”x17” Commemorative Poster Featuring YOUR NAME Printed in the Design
* T-Shirt
* Drink Koozie
* 8”x 24” Panoramic Framed Print

The Troubadour Package - $749.98

LIMITED QUANTITY

* The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium Deluxe Edition CD + DVD
* 11”x17” Commemorative Poster Featuring YOUR NAME Printed in the Design
* T-Shirt
* Drink Koozie
* 8”x  24” Panoramic Framed Print
* Limited Edition George Strait Autographed Guitar

PICK UP YOUR COPY OF "GEORGE STRAIT", THE NEW "BOOKAZINE" FROM ACM AND CBS WATCH! AVAILABLE NOW!

The ACM has partnered with CBS Watch! magazine to release the commemorative "bookazine" George Strait. The publication takes an intimate look at Strait's life, including exclusive photos from his ranch and behind-the-scenes moments, as well as a retrospective of 50 years of the ACM Awards. It also gives fans a sneak peek at the upcoming 50th Annual ACM Awards. Clint Black provides the introduction. It's available today on newstands and HERE.

WIN A SIGNED COPY OF GEORGE STRAIT'S "THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY: LIVE AT ATT STADIUM" CD

UPDATE 9/28/19 - This contest is now closed - Congratulations @countrycrazy! You are the winner of the autographed @GeorgeStrait "The Cowboy Rides Away" CD! 

He may have "ridden away" on his last tour, but George Strait will never ride away from the hearts of country music fans. We have a signed copy of George's latest CD, "The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from ATT Stadium" for one lucky fan! This is the ultimate collection of memories on one legendary cd consisting of 20 of George's greatest hits, all recorded LIVE from his last concert at ATT Stadium in Arlington, TX this past summer. The concert was one of the best send off's coutnry music has ever seen for a legend and one that we won't soon forget. Now one of you won't have to forget because you can listen to it over and over if you win this CD!

All you have to do to enter is:

If you're on Twitter - Tweet us at @Lovinlyrics with the phrase below:

Hey @LovinLyrics! @GeorgeStrait Rides Away with the Thanks of This Country Music Fan - #CowboyRidesAway

If you're on Facebook - leave us a comment on the Lovin' Lyrics Facebook page under the contest post with the same phrase as the tweet above. 

We'll choose one winner on Sunday, 9/28. Check back to see if you're the lucky winner!

Be sure to follow George Strait on Twitter at @GeorgeStrait and like him on Facebook at GeorgeStrait.

Track Listing:

1. Check Yes or No
2. The Love Bug (featuring Vince Gill)
3. Fool Hearted Memory (featuring Jason Aldean)
4. Arkansas Dave (featuring Bubba Strait)
5. Cowboys Like Us (featuring Eric Church)
6. That's What Breaking Hearts Do
7. Marina Del Rey
8. Here for a Good Time (featuring Sheryl Crow)
9. I Can Still Make Cheyenne
10. Jackson (featuring Martina McBride)
11. A Showman's Life (featuring Faith Hill)
12. Murder on Music Row (featuring Alan Jackson)
13. The Chair
14. Give It All We Got Tonight
15. Run (featuring Miranda Lambert)
16. I'll Always Remember You
17. Ocean Front Property (featuing Kenny Chesney)
18. Troubadour
19. All My Exes Live in Texas (featuring Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric CHurch, Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson and Martina McBride.)
20. The Cowboy Rides Away

REIGNING CMA ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR GEORGE STRAIT TO DEFEND TITLE IN 2014 WITH UNPARALLELED 83RD CMA AWARD NOMINATION

The “King of Country” will release his 20-track live album, The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium, on September 16

Photo Credit: Art Streiber

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2014) – George Strait already holds the unrivaled record for the most CMA Award nominations of any artist in history, and today he is adding yet another to the list with a nod for this year’s CMA Entertainer of the Year. The nomination marks Strait’s 83rd CMA Award nomination overall and his 19th in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category. If Strait repeats his 2013 victory, he will take home his fourth CMA Entertainer of the Year title and the 23rd CMA Award of his legendary career.

"It's a great honor to be nominated for CMA Entertainer of the Year,” Strait shared after the nominations were announced this morning. “It's been an incredible year, and this just puts the icing on the cake!"

Earlier this year, Strait completed the final leg of his farewell The Cowboy Rides Away Tour with a record-breaking show at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The star-studded event brought in the largest crowd of any North American indoor concert in history, topping out with nearly 105,000 in attendance. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Strait will release the 20-track live album The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium, produced by Chuck Ainlay and George Strait for George Strait Productions.

Track Listing for The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium:

1. Check Yes Or No

2. The Love Bug (with Vince Gill)

3. Fool Hearted Memory (with Jason Aldean)

4. Arkansas Dave (with Bubba Strait)

5. Cowboys Like Us (with Eric Church)

6. That’s What Breaking Hearts Do

7. Marina Del Rey

8. Here For A Good Time (with Sheryl Crow)

9. I Can Still Make Cheyenne

10. Jackson (with Martina McBride)

11. A Showman’s Life (with Faith Hill)

12. Murder On Music Row (with Alan Jackson)

13. The Chair

14. Give It All We Got Tonight

15. Run (with Miranda Lambert)

16. I'll Always Remember You

17. Ocean Front Property (with Kenny Chesney)

18. Troubadour

19. All My Ex’s Live In Texas (with Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride)

20. The Cowboy Rides Away

The indisputable “King of Country” will continue to record new music for longtime label home MCA Records Nashville and perform select dates across the country. For more information, visit www.GeorgeStrait.com or follow @GeorgeStrait.

GEORGE STRAIT TO RELEASE 20-TRACK LIVE ALBUM ON SEPTEMBER 16

George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away Two-Hour Concert Special Airs August 29 

Exclusively on CMT

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Monday, August 18, 2014) – Country icon George Strait is offering fans a 20-track live album recorded at his momentous The Cowboy Rides Away Tour finale at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium commemorates a night of celebration for one of the most influential figures in country music. Due in stores Sep. 16, the MCA Nashville release contains hits from throughout Strait’s remarkable 30+ year career, features special guests Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride, and introduces George “Bubba” Strait, Jr.

The undisputed “King of Country Music” and reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year performed for over 1 million fans during his two-year, record-breaking, final U.S. tour. The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium epitomizes the energy and shared emotion largely thanks to a Texas-sized crowd of nearly 105,000.  Equally prevalent on the album is Strait’s sentimentality and immense gratitude for his legion of fans.

As previously announced, Strait fans have an opportunity to relive the June 7, 2014 The Cowboy Rides Away Tour Dallas date with a two-hour “George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away” concert special airing Aug. 29 exclusively on CMT (check local listings).

The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium Track Listing:

1.  Check Yes Or No
2.  The Love Bug (with Vince Gill)
3.  Fool Hearted Memory (with Jason Aldean)
4.  Arkansas Dave (with Bubba Strait)
5.  Cowboys Like Us (with Eric Church)
6.  That’s What Breaking Hearts Do
7.  Marina Del Rey
8.  Here For A Good Time (with Sheryl Crow)
9.  I Can Still Make Cheyenne
10. Jackson (with Martina McBride)
11. A Showman’s Life (with Faith Hill)
12. Murder On Music Row (with Alan Jackson)
13. The Chair
14. Give It All We Got Tonight
15. Run (with Miranda Lambert)
16. I'll Always Remember You
17. Ocean Front Property (with Kenny Chesney)
18. Troubadour
19. All My Ex’s Live In Texas (with Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow,
Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride)
20. The Cowboy Rides Away

Produced by Chuck Ainlay and George Strait for George Strait Productions

FANS ATTENDING GEORGE STRAIT’S STAR-STUDDED FINAL TOUR STOP AT AT&T STADIUM MUST LEAVE BAGS AND PURSES BEHIND

Stadium security policy limits personal items allowed inside venue; Plaza gates to open at 3:00 p.m. with stadium doors set to open at 4:00 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 28, 2014) – Anticipation continues to rise for reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year George Strait’s final tour stop at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as the June 7 date approaches, but those attending the star-studded show will want to pack lightly for the event. Due to stadium security policies aimed at enhancing public safety, AT&T Stadium limits the size and style of bags allowed inside the 100,000-seat capacity venue. 

According to the policy, prohibited items include, but are not limited to: All purses, bags or containers larger than a small, single-compartment clutch purse; backpacks; binocular cases (binoculars may be worn around the neck); briefcases; camera bags; cinch bags; computer bags; coolers; diaper bags; fanny packs; luggage of any kind and seat cushions. 

Approved bags include clear totes that are plastic, vinyl or PVS and do not exceed 12-by-6-by-12 inches in dimension; re-sealable, clear, plastic storage bags up to one gallon in size; and small clutch purses that are approximately the size of a hand. Clutch purses cannot be larger than 5-and-one-half-inches by 8-and-one-half-inches with or without a handle or strap. 

Despite what pre-printed tickets for the event may say, gates to the plazas at AT&T Stadium will open at 3:00 p.m. and doors to the stadium will open at 4:00, with the show set to begin at 6:00. A star-studded lineup will join the “King of Country” for his final show on The Cowboy Rides Away Tour 2014 presented by Quicken Loans: Six-time Grammy Award-winning group Asleep At The Wheel will be the opening act and country superstars Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride will each perform three songs during the show. 

For more information and the latest updates, visit www.georgestrait.com or follow on Twitter and Facebook @GeorgeStrait.