October 17, 2013 It's old school versus new school, The King against the new guy, add your own analogy here. Today's Pick It or Kick It new song poll, features new tunes from George Strait and the "Redneck Crazy" guy, Tyler Farr. Click to give them a listen and tell us "Pick It" if you like it, or "Kick It" if you don't.
October 11, 2013 Big Frog is proud to be a voting member of the Country Music Association. As such, we have the opportunity to help select the 2013 CMA Award winners November 5. To be a true reflection of Central New York, we'd like you to help cast the ballot. Click to vote for your choice.
George Strait is the country legend, and it shows through ticket sales. Fans are jumping on board for a final chance to see him live on his Cowboy Rides Away Tour, which is, unsurprisingly, selling out quickly.
October 1, 2013 Celebrate the holidays this year in 'Duck Dynasty' style with 'Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas'. Willie, Si, Phil and Jase and Miss Kay are joined by Luke Bryan, George Strait, Josh Turner and Alison Krauss on a new Christmas album, out October 9th.
The city of Los Angeles isn't the first major metropolis that comes to mind when you think of country music, nor is it the fifth, sixth or even 10th. Despite that perception, the Los Angeles faithful answered the call and helped George Strait sell out his Feb. 8, 2014 show at the Staples Center in downtown L.A. in less than 10 minutes. All 17,178 tickets were gobbled up in 9 minutes yesterday. (Sept. 27).
If George Jones were still alive, he'd likely be mighty pleased to see the talented roster for his farewell concert.
September 9, 2013 George Strait announced his final tour dates for the "Cowboy Rides Away Tour." He chose the home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium, also the site of his final show to hold his press conference. Click to check out the final dates.
George Strait may not be an NFL football player, but he's hitting the field with the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday (Sept. 8) during their season opener against the New York Giants. The question is, will he wear a cowboy hat ... or football gear?
George Strait has released 40 albums on MCA Nashville, but that total will reach at least 45 before he's done. On Wednesday night (Aug. 28), his label CEO announced that the legend has signed a contract to record five more albums, even though he's retiring from the road after next year.
George Strait doesn't do many interviews, but he did grant Billboard the rare chat in his new cover story. Strait has always maintained an air of mystery, preferring to let his music do the majority of the talking. But he does have a message for the music business and for fans.
It's been one helluva year for the King of Country! George Strait celebrated his 61st birthday in May and notched his 60th No. 1 single. He has also enjoyed a completely sold out run for his two-year Cowboy Rides Away Tour -- which is his official goodbye from active touring -- but not from actively performing or making music. Now, Strait will be honored with the ASCAP Founders Award this November.
July 9, 2013 Country stars are using social media to send well wishes to Randy Travis, who is in critical condition with a heart problem. Several country stars Tweeted prayers to Randy, including Brad Paisley, George Strait, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood.
