Tag: George Strait
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George Strait Was Born to Be a Cowboy Icon, This Legendary New Pic Confirms It
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Cowboys get rarer each year. That’s why it is so great we can rely on George Strait to show us what one looks like. He has made it a habit to share new, rare, and throwback pictures on his social media. In recent weeks he has shared plenty with fans…
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George Strait Thought He Should’ve Turned Down One of His No. 1 Hits: Here’s Why
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You can’t be a fan of country music without giving legend George Strait a proper nod. The singer has just done too much, accomplished too many things in his time. From 60 number one hits – yes, 60 – he’s been the inspiration of so many artists who followed him.…
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George Strait Celebrates Labor Day With Legendary Cowboy Pic Holding Glass of Whiskey
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Labor Day is finally here. That means that millions of American workers are enjoying a well-earned day off. It doesn’t matter if they’re wetting their lines in the local waterways or kicking back on the couch. Today is all about relaxing and having a good time. After all, enjoying a…
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George Strait Credits His Son With Getting Him Back Into Songwriting: Here’s Why
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For years, George Strait avoided writing songs. However, that all changed thanks to some help from his son. Strait, known as “The King” for his domination of those coveted country music charts, tips his cowboy hat toward his son Bubba. George did an interview with Headline Country where he carefully details…
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On This Day: George Strait Releases Debut Album ‘Strait Country’ in 1981
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Believe it or not, 1981 was 40 years ago. On this day, Sept. 4, 1981, George Strait released his debut album, Strait Country, with MCA Records. Initially, George Strait only recorded the single “Unwound” before committing to a full-length album. But, when the song rose steadily on the charts, MCA…
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George Strait Says ‘Hats Off To Labor Day Weekend’ in True Texan Fashion
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Everyone knows that George Strait is the King of Country, he might also be the King of Throwback Pictures. He took to Instagram once again. Ahead of the long, Labor Day Weekend Strait posted a photo to get fans ready to take on the weekend. There isn’t a moment you…
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George Strait Throws It Back To ‘Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind’ Performance with Vince Gill
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Looking back on a great country song is pretty much always a joy. When that country song is performed by not one, but two, icons of the genre that makes it even better. In this case, those two icons are George Strait and Vince Gill. In honor of their special…
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LISTEN: George Strait Collaborates With Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson on New Song ‘Take Me Back to Tulsa’
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Are you ready for some Western Swing? If you said, “Yes,” then you’re in for a treat. Asleep at the Wheel has assembled a Texas dream team for the latest single from their upcoming album. Ray Benson and the rest of AATW teamed up with George Strait and Willie Nelson…
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George Strait Looks Back on ‘Something Special’ Album Released on This Day in 1985
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As the “King of Country Music,” there isn’t much left in the music industry that George Strait hasn’t already done in his lengthy career. George Strait is one of the best-selling music artists of all time in any musical genre. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find any artist…
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George Strait Performs ‘Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone’ in Powerful Charley Pride Tribute
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On Wednesday (August 25th), country legend George Strait took to the stage of CMT Giants to perform Charley Pride’s “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone.” “If we’re talking about Texas, who better than @georgestrait to sing this one in tribute to Charley Pride?” CMT declares in an Instagram post, which features George…
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George Strait’s ‘Pure Country’ Romantic Interest Isabel Glasser: Where Is She Now?
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If you’re a George Strait fan, you’ve seen “Pure Country.” The 1992 film marked George Strait’s acting debut. For the film, Strait played Wyatt “Dusty” Chandler, a country music sensation. However, at the height of his fame, Dusty realizes he’s losing himself and decides to run away from it all…
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George Strait is ‘Back’ in Vegas With New On-Stage Snap
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Country music legend George Strait finally made his way back to the city of Las Vegas to perform in front of thousands of fans. He took to social media early on Tuesday afternoon to see just how many of his followers made it to his show. It was a long…
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Scotty McCreery to Honor Legend George Strait on New Album ‘Same Truck’ With Song ‘Damn Strait’
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As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many musical artists have been debuting new, frequently jam-packed, albums throughout this summer. It appears many will continue to do so later into the fall. For Scotty McCreery fans, the young country star will soon premiere his newest album, Same Truck, which promises…
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George Strait Adds New Tour Dates in 2021 and 2022
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Look at your calendars because George Strait has added new tour dates for 2021 and 2022. Las Vegas is a bit of a favorite venue for Strait. This past weekend, he stepped on stage at T-Mobile Arena marking the first show he played in the Entertainment Capital of the World…
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Scotty McCreery Remembers ‘Cool Moment’ When He Met George Strait
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It’s always interesting to learn about other celebrities being starstruck. In a sit-down interview with Pop Culture’s Victoria Moghaddami, Scotty McCreery discussed the first time he ever met King of Country Music, George Strait. “That was like, nuts to me!” the artist said when the topic presented itself. McCreery met…
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Kelly Clarkson Snaps Photo With Friends While Seeing the ‘True’ King of Country in Concert
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Outsider is obviously a huge fan of country legend, George Strait. Last night singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson shared her own love for the King of Country Music on social media. Her latest Instagram post features her with some friends attending one of George Strait’s concerts. She also tagged country star Blake…
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George Strait’s Código 1530 Drops New Line of Tequila That’s Extremely Rare, Expensive
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A love for a specific brand of tequila turned into an unstoppable partnership. George Strait was inspired by his favorite brand of tequila, Código 1530, and wanted to expose the rest of the world to this hidden gem of boozy agave. “I’m talkin’ ’bout Codigo / I take it with…
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George Strait Plays Tiny Guitar in a Candid Photo We All Need Framed
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The King of country music is no stranger to a variety of instruments. His most recent Tweet features the album cover off of his 26th studio album, Twang. Fans of modern George Strait are much more used to his subdued appearances and classic country sounds. Nevertheless, we all need, and…
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On This Day: George Strait Releases ‘Cowboys Like Us’ in 2003
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Eighteen years ago, country music legend George Strait released his hit song, “Cowboys Like Us.” The song is about the true nature of a cowboy. During the song, George Strait sings, “And cowboys like us sure do have fun. Racing the wind, chasing the sun. Take the long way around…
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On This Day: George Strait Scores 30th No. 1 Hit With ‘Carried Away’ in 1996
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George Strait topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the 30th time when “Carried Away” reached No. 1 on Aug. 10, 1996. The tune was one of the biggest country hits of the year, spending three weeks atop the chart. George released his 16th studio album, Blue Clear Sky,…
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George Strait to Receive Western Heritage Award at ‘Oscars of the West’
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The West isn’t just a section of the map. It represents a culture, history, and way of life for thousands of Americans both past and present. Even in today’s technology-centric world, people are out there keeping the spirit of the West alive. They do so through their lifestyles, values, art,…
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George Strait, Willie Nelson Joining Asleep at the Wheel for Band’s Epic 50th Anniversary Album
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Asleep at the Wheel is celebrating fifty years with a brand new album. Half a Hundred years will be out on October first. What would a celebration be without a few friends? AATW is bringing some former members as well as some of country music’s biggest stars to the party.…
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Outsider Five: Justin Moore Picks the Playlist
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Justin Moore may be playing sold-out shows these days, but back in the ’90s, he was just a kid listening to honky-tonk ballads on the Arkansas airwaves. Born in 1986, Moore found his inspiration in the likes of George Strait, Alan Jackson, and John Anderson, among others. With his current…
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George Strait Schools Fans on ‘Cowboy 101’ With Epic Roping-and-Riding Rodeo Pic
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While we all know George Strait is the King of Country, many don’t know how much he can back up his rodeo and horse riding lyrics. On Instagram, Strait had to remind everyone that he used to get in on the action on the saddle. He has shared some great…
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George Strait Drops Glorious John Deere Gator Photo Sitting in the Middle of Cow Herd
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We all know George Strait is the king of country music. But he’s also the king of clever social media posts. Geroge Strait has spent the last year sharing throwback photos and witty references to his songs. And we are living for it. Today, he shared a photo of himself…