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George Strait Cancels CMT Music Awards Performance

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:00:52 +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.

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 — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:00:58 +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 — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:39 +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.

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.

Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:02:32 +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, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 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.

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 [...]

Top 5 Viral Moments From the 2013 ACM Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:53:36 +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 [...]