3 days ago George Strait really is the King of Country Music. He reached his 60 for 60 goal, hitting 60 #1 singles before he turned 61 Saturday. And the stars came out of the woodwork to congratulate him.
5 days ago George Strait is celebrating his 61st birthday today and, with some luck, will soon be celebrating his 60th number one song with "Give It All We've Got". "King" George certainly deserves the royal title by virtue of having more number ones than Elvis, the Beatles or any other artist in history. What does George attribute his success and career longevity to?
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.
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.
2 weeks ago After making 39 albums you'd think it would become mundane to make the 40th. In a rare sit down interview, George Strait says that's not the case for him. He still loves going into the studio and is always looking to make "the best album he has ever done." Click to watch a rare sit down interview with George discussing the new album and his farewell tour.
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.
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.
March 15, 2013 Have you heard of the 'Sixty For Sixty' campaign? It's a push to make GEORGE STRAIT get his 60th #1 single while he's still 60 years old. For that to happen, his song 'Give It All We Got Tonight' has to make it to #1 before his birthday on May 18th. Several celebrities have banned together to help put the King of Country into a category all his own.
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!
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.
February 7, 2013 There are certain country songs that are classics and have been around forever. However, these familiar tunes, surprisingly never went to #1 on the country music charts. Some did even make it into the top 5. CMT put together a list of the Top 10 Classic Country Songs that NEVER made it to #1. Here's a few songs that surprised me with their peak position on the charts.
January 30, 2013 Back in the day, when guys couldn't muster the words to say I Love You, they'd make their girl a mix tape. In today's world of technology I guess we would make a playlist. Whatever you call it, if you can't find the words to say it, here are 5 country songs that will do it for you.
