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George Strait, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:37 +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.

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 [...]

George Strait Announces New Album, 'Love Is Everything'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:54 +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 March 17th that he will release 'Love Is Everything' on May 14. Incredibly, it is Strait's 40th studio album.

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

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:30:21 +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 Hopes to Go 60 for 60

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:44:21 +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.

George Saddles Up for the 2013 Leg of the Cowboy Rides Away Tour

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:00:25 +0000

George Strait is ready to kick off the first leg of his 2013 the Cowboy Rides Away Tour this week. The final tour will commence on Friday (Jan. 18) at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas. The King of Country promises that his last-ever outing — which will run through 2014 — will be [...]

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 19:30:51 +0000

This is the concert George Strait has prepared his entire career for – a stop in his hometown of San Antonio for the grand finale of his “Cowboy Rides Away" farewell tour.

Now, 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.

George Strait Working on Songs for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:00:19 +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 Launches Another Charity Auction in Honor of Late Daughter

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:00:51 +0000

Country superstar George Strait may be launching his final tour, but that doesn't mean he's finished helping out the charitable causes that are nearest and dearest to his heart. After an overwhelming outpouring of support for a recent online charity auction, the good-hearted singer has launched a second online auction which kicked off Friday (Nov. 23), with the proceeds going to benefit the Jenifer Strait Foundation.

George Strait, 'Give It All We Got Tonight' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:10:57 +0000

The writer’s behind George Strait‘s ‘Give It All We Got Tonight’ lyrics proved that hits can come from just about anywhere. Phil O’Donnell, Mark Bright and Tim James knocked out the tune, which is now a hit for the King of Country, over multiple writing sessions. “It all started with a groove and guitar riff [...]

George Strait Invests in Texas Golf Course

Megan Pacella — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:30:31 +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.

Toby Keith, Luke Bryan + More Added to 2013 Houston Rodeo Lineup

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:00:08 +0000

Toby Keith and Luke Bryan have been announced as performers for the 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo annual event, joining fellow country superstar Jason Aldean. Pop superstar and 'X Factor' judge Demi Lovato is also booked as a big act at the much-anticipated rodeo.

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 [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:45:43 +0000

Country superstar George Strait has announced that he will retire from the road after mounting one final tour. Strait will embark on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, which begins in 2013 and runs through 2014, before calling it quits on a touring career. Strait made the announcement at a press conference at the Country Music [...]

George Strait Returns to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2013

Megan Pacella — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:26 +0000

Calling all rodeo fans! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — one of the biggest events of its kind in the country — has announced a killer line-up for 2013. In addition to the usual events, like calf scrambles, chuck wagons races, and of course the rodeo itself, Rodeo Houston is known for putting on some killer country music shows with the biggest names in the biz. Next year, one of the biggest of all, legendary country star George Strait, will make his first appearance at the festival since 2003.

George Strait Becomes a Grandfather

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:29 +0000

Congratulations are in order for the legendary George Strait, who is now a proud (and might we add very cool) grandpa! Strait’s songwriting son Bubba and his wife Tamara welcomed their first child into the world last Thursday, Feb. 2, as announced by the glowing Gramps from onstage in Phoenix, Ariz. last week. Local country radio station KMLE broke the news following Strait’s show Friday night.