Tag: George Strait
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Garth Brooks Teases Stadium Tour with Photo of Equipment Marked with George Strait Sticker
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Garth Brooks is past ready to hit the road again. The country superstar on Thursday posted a photo to Instagram of his gear stamped with a George Strait sticker and announced that it’s rehearsal time. “Just saw my road locker for the first time in 18 MONTHS!!!” Brooks posted. “Rehearsals…
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Ray Fulcher: 5 Songs That Shaped the Songwriter
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Ray Fulcher has made a name for himself as the go-to songwriter for Luke Combs. Ray had eight cuts on Luke’s 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, and another eight cuts on Luke’s 2019 sophomore album, What You See Is What You Get. Four of those singles—”When It Rains…
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George Strait Celebrates Two Year Anniversary of ‘George’s Honky Tonk Hangout’ With New Post
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With the busy lives that country stars lead, it’s easy to think that they don’t see their fans’ praise and appreciation on social media. However, George Strait proves that he’s in tune with his digital fans with his recent Tweet, encouraging others to join the Facebook page, George’s Honky Tonk…
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George Strait Posts Throwback Concert Snap Ahead of Las Vegas Residency
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Country music legend George Strait announced his upcoming residency in Las Vegas by posting a throwback picture of him playing at the T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, June 22. Strait’s residency is known as “Strait to Vegas” and now includes 14 weekends of shows. It began in August 2016 and is…
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George Strait is Asking Fans Where They’re Spending the Beginning of Summer in a Barefoot Beach Video
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Summer is officially here. If you live in the south and have stepped outside in the past three weeks, you already know that, though. It has been hotter than a $2 pistol out there. Those rising temps call for cool water, cold beer, or a hard-working air conditioner. However, it…
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George Strait Wins Father’s Day Posting Epic Photo With His Son and Grandson Living the Cowboy Life
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There’s something special about handing a family tradition down from father to son. It just feels good to see your son follow in your footsteps. That feeling is probably amplified tenfold seeing your grandson falling in line as well. One man who knows all about that is George Strait. Earlier…
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Father’s Day Playlist: Alan Jackson, George Strait, Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty & More
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Time to thank dear ol’ dad with a Father’s Day Playlist featuring some of country music’s best odes to fatherhood. In honor of Father’s Day on June 20, we put together a list of more than a dozen songs that pay tribute to the paternal bond between fathers and their…
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George Strait Flashes Legendary Smile in Classic Guitar-Wielding Snap Looking Back on Epic Love Song
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Country superstar George Strait has an encyclopedic knowledge of his own song catalog. And he frequently posts random songlines or reminders of song-related anniversaries on social media. Strait was at it again on Tuesday, posting a lyric from “She’ll Leave You With a Smile” to Instagram. Co-written by Odie Blackmon…
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George Strait Celebrates the ‘Single Anniversary’ of Iconic Hit ‘Here For a Good Time’
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When you’ve got as many classic albums and songs as George Strait does, just about every day could be the anniversary of an achievement. After all, the man has more music than you could sit down and listen to in a single day. Over his four decades and change of…
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George Strait Celebrates ‘Hard Work and Sacrifice’ of Those Who ‘Carry the Weight of the Badge’ With Special New Offering
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Supporting those who serve is something George Strait has done throughout his career. On Friday (June 11), the King of Country released a very special EP. It’s a compilation that is dedicated to a group of those public servants. Titled, “The Weight of the Badge,” the five-song collection was issued…
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On This Day: George Strait Takes a Trip to ‘Honkytonkville,’ Releasing the Hit Album in 2003
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They don’t call George Strait the King of Country for no reason. The man knows how to produce a country music hit. With 60 number one songs under his belt, George Strait is a music legend. That said, not every single song he records can land a spot at the…
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George Strait Looks Like the Ultimate Cowboy in Legendary Horseback Pic From Scenic Overlook
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On Wednesday afternoon, country icon George Strait shared an epic throwback cowboy photo while on his horse at a scenic overlook. Back in August 2003, Strait released his 22nd studio album Honkytonkville. Although it was one of the few albums in his career that didn’t produce a No. 1 single,…
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George Strait is Looking Like a Ray of Cowboy ‘Sunshine’ in New Pic
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Country music icon George Strait is spreading some rays of sunshine with a new tweet shared on Monday (June 7). In this social media message, the King of Country reminded his followers and fans that: “Sooner or later that sun’s gonna shine.” Along with this message was the hashtag “LetItGo.”…
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On This Day: George Strait Ends Touring Career With Record-Breaking Single-Show Attendance in 2014
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On June 7, 2014, George Strait performed his (somewhat) final concert in his touring career. The King performed at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for his The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. In total, 204,793 people attended, the largest single-show attendance in a stadium in the United States. The concert also…
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George Strait Quizzes Fans on 1982 Album Release That Included Hit Singles ‘Fool Hearted Memory’ and ‘Marina Del Rey’
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On Thursday, country legend George Strait got inquisitive on Twitter when he asked his fans to name the album that released on this day in 1982. “Name the album! It was released on this day in 1982 and included the hit singles ‘Fool Hearted Memory’ and ‘Marina Del Rey,’” Strait’s…
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On This Day: George Strait Releases ‘Carried Away’ in 1996, His 30th Chart-Topper
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Twenty-five years ago today (June 3, 2021), country music legend George Strait released the song that would become the 30th chart-topper of his career. That song was “Carried Away.” It’s a song about a man in love with someone who makes his life so much better. It’s a sweet and…
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George Strait is Bringing Us ‘Something Special’ in New ‘Strait From the Stage’ Post
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On Tuesday, country icon George Strait shared “something special” with a throwback 1980s clip of the singer performing one of his many classics. The legendary singer posted the concert footage as part of his “Strait From the Stage” social media series. The 30-second video shows George Strait singing a portion…
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George Strait Says ‘God Bless Our Heroes’ in Memorial Day Tribute
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Country legend George Strait is remembering those who’ve lost their lives defending freedom in a new Instagram post. On Monday, Strait posted an image of himself set against a red, white and blue backdrop. Included was a banner reading, “Happy Memorial Day.” “God bless our heroes who paid the ultimate…
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On This Day: George Strait Releases First No. 1 Hit, ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ in 1982
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George Strait has scored a remarkable 44 No. 1 hits across the Billboard country charts during his Hall of Fame career. But the line “strait” to the top started with “Fool Hearted Memory,” which was released on May 27, 1982. George found success on the charts with the release of…
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George Strait Is Overjoyed Live Music Is Returning in Latest Post
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George Strait, known as “The King of Country,” has expressed he is thrilled that live music is returning. The tweet, which said, “that look on your face when you know live music is coming back,” shows a photo of George Strait grinning from ear to ear at a concert. ‘The…
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George Strait Set to Headline Austin City Limits Festival Later This Year
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George Strait is gearing up to return to the stage and perform for people once again. The country icon will be proving why he deserves that past three Entertainer of the Year awards at the CMAs. Strait is going to be performing at the 2021 Austin City Limits Music Festival…
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WATCH: Aaron Watson Cover George Strait’s ‘Amarillo By Morning’ in Spectacular Fashion
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Want to celebrate George Strait? A perfect way to do it is by absolutely nailing a cover of one of his most famous songs. That’s exactly what Aaron Watson did earlier this week. On May 18, which happened to be the King of Country’s 69th birthday, Watson posted a video…
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George Strait: Meet the King of Country Music’s Wife Norma
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Behind every legendary man is an iconic woman. Meet country artist George Strait’s wife, Norma. Norma and George Strait are the epitome of relationship goals, with almost 50 years of blissful marriage under their belt. Norma was born on May 18, 1952, and just turned 69 years old. The two…
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George Strait Holds Record for Insane Amount of Concert Attendees in 2014
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Decades into his legendary country music career, George Strait continues to be an artist fans want to pack into arenas, stadiums, and other venues to see. He is the King of Country, after all. However, did you know that Strait holds a record for the number of people who attended…
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Country Rewind: Luke Bryan Crashes Blake Shelton Concert to Belt George Strait’s ‘All My Ex’s’
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Here’s a combination you absolutely cannot go wrong with Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, and George Strait. That’s the thing country music dreams are made of. And in this dream, two of these stars shared the stage for a performance of one of the third’s many hit songs. So, how did…