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George Strait is 60 For 60 [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:04:26 +0000

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. It’s official, George makes history with his 60th #1 single!!! Thanks to all of YOU for your hard work [...]

Happy Birthday "King" George Strait

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:09:25 +0000

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 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. â€œWeâ€™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 [...]

George Strait Talks About The Farewell Tour and Making New Music [VIDEO]

Tad Pole — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:59:31 +0000

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.

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 — 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.

Celebrities Want to Help George Strait Make it Sixty for Sixty [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:44:46 +0000

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 Sells Out San Antonio Show in Less Than Six Minutes

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:50:21 +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 Honored With Career Achievement Award at 2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony

Megan Pacella — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:14:39 +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.

Country Classics That Surprisingly Never Hit #1

Polly Wogg — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:33:15 +0000

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.

5 Country Songs to Put on a Mix Tape for Valentine's Day

Tad Pole — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:49:03 +0000

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 [...]

Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – George Strait, 'Amarillo by Morning'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:00:13 +0000

This dapper young fella is all dressed up to sing a classic from the King. We love the seafoam button-down and necktie. Sure, it's probably a clip-on, but have you ever tried to knot a double windsor? His stiff white hat is a throwback to the time George Strait first made 'Amarillo by Morning' a country hit in 1983.

Frank Dycus, Songwriter for George Strait, Gary Allan + More, Dead at 72

Billy Dukes — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:00:01 +0000

Frank Dycus, the man who helped write hit songs like ‘Marina del Ray’ for George Strait and ‘Gonna Get a Life’ for Mark Chesnutt, has died. The songwriter had over 500 songs published during a 45-year career that included many works with frequent Strait songwriter Dean Dillon. The Tennessean reports that Dycus died on Friday [...]

George Strait Launches Another Charity Auction in Honor of Late Daughter

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:00:51 +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 Working on Songs for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:00:19 +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 Invests in Texas Golf Course

Megan Pacella — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:30:31 +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.

You've Got An Ace In The Hole On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:10:14 +0000

On this day in 1989, "Ace In The Hole" by George Strait was the number one country song in the U.S.A., and we're featuring it on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. Earlier this fall, George Strait announced his plans on retiring and upcoming "Cowboy Rides AwayTour".

Six George Strait Cowboy Rides Away Tour Dates Sell Out Within Hours

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:00:05 +0000

George Strait‘s Cowboy Rides Away Tour was bound to be a hot ticket, since the country legend announced that he will be retiring from active touring after this trek. It’s the fans last chance to see Strait perform live with a full production, since he is closing the book on touring, but not retiring overall. [...]

George Strait Explains Why He Hand-Picked Special Cities for Final Tour Dates

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:30:32 +0000

George Strait recently announced that his upcoming tour will be his last, but his fans will have plenty of chances to say goodbye in person as he visits 40 cities over the next two years. The country superstar didn't just route his farewell tour to the biggest ticket-selling markets; he says he chose each city very carefully because of some personal connection.