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Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:02:32 +0000

It was the wildest show behind bars, and George Strait was in the thick of it for one year in the early '80s. He wasn't the only one. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall … they all did time behind the walls of the Huntsville Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

George Strait, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:37 +0000

George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.

Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark. Reba McEntire introduced the pair, recalling Clark as someone who helped shape her career over the years. “He would slap me if he [...]

George Strait Reflects on Humble Beginnings as a Musician

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:39:52 +0000

As George Strait bids farewell to life on the road as one of country music’s most in-demand touring act, the country legend reflects back on his early days as a young musician trying to find his voice. “I bought a guitar and started learning how to play it with these old songbooks that had the [...]

George Strait Farewell Show Contest Winner Announced

Townsquare Media — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:01:05 +0000

Congratulations to Jim Reinhard! He’s the winner of our trip to San Antonio to see the grand finale of the “Cowboy Rides Away” farewell tour with George Strait. Jim and a guest will not only get to see the once-in-a-lifetime concert, but they’ve also won all of George Strait’s albums on CD and $500 to [...]

Want To See George Strait In Concert? Last Chance To Get Entered!

Russell Damm — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:12:38 +0000

This is it! Your last chance to get entered in the George Strait Contest is here! If you haven’t gotten signed up for this you might be crazy— XL Country has had a lot of winners over the last couple of months, and we want another one! The deadline for ticket entries is Friday February [...]

See George Strait Live at His Farewell Show in San Antonio

Townsquare Media — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:45:51 +0000

This is the concert George Strait has prepared his entire career for – a stop in his hometown of San Antonio for the grand finale of his “Cowboy Rides Away" farewell tour.

Now, we're giving you the chance to fly to San Antonio to attend the concert with one guest. We'll also give you all of George Straits albums on CD and $500 to blow in San Antonio.

Laura Lee Sheehan Will See George Strait

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:55:40 +0000

Laura Lee Sheehan was badly burned and injured in a house explosion in September of 2012. She has been recuperating in Salt Lake City. Her progress is nothing short of miraculous. I spoke to her mother, who said she’s been working hard, with her goal to see George Strait on his farewell tour this Friday [...]

George Strait – 2013 New Album Preview

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:00:35 +0000

Superstar George Strait may be retiring from the road, but we expect to see a new album from the 60-year-old entertainer in 2013. Though Strait has announced that his concert dates in 2013 and 2014 will be the last of his career, he is working on songs for a new studio record, and he plans to continue recording an album every year.

Win Tickets To See George Strait On His Farewell Tour

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:27:57 +0000

George Strait announced his farewell tour, and we have tickets! Starting today, (Mon. Jan 7th) sign up to win! One lucky winner and their guest will travel to George’s hometown of San Antonio to see him with Martina McBride and Randy Rogers Band on June 1st, 2012. If you win, you’ll get airfare for 2, [...]

Zombies Take Over Country Music!

Billy Dukes — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:19:42 +0000

Oh no! In what seems to be a Halloween takeover, zombies have suspended on Nashville. Officials are warning area residents — and country music fans in general — to stay away from any artist suspected to have a taste for flesh. An unidentified (really, unidentifiable) source tells Taste of Country that hundreds of ghastly creatures [...]

Daily Roundup: Taylor Swift, George Strait + More

Billy Dukes — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:16:44 +0000

The boy who Taylor Swift invited to the ACM Awards responded via video today. He’s fighting cancer and had invited Swift to prom last week. George Strait is also sick, but thankfully things don’t seem to be nearly as dire — although he did have to do something almost unheard of to his fans.

George Strait Becomes a Grandfather

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:29 +0000

Congratulations are in order for the legendary George Strait, who is now a proud (and might we add very cool) grandpa! Strait’s songwriting son Bubba and his wife Tamara welcomed their first child into the world last Thursday, Feb. 2, as announced by the glowing Gramps from onstage in Phoenix, Ariz. last week. Local country radio station KMLE broke the news following Strait’s show Friday night.

What Does The Number 85 And George Strait Have In Common?

Tom Jordan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:14:07 +0000

Congrats to King George! George Strait now has 85 Top 10 Singles in his career! Here’s what I found about the artists with top 10s on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart: 92, Eddy Arnold 85, George Strait 78, George Jones 75, Conway Twitty 71, Merle Haggard 59, Reba McEntire 57, Ernest Tubb 56, Red Foley 55, Dolly [...]

George Strait 'Baby's Gotten Good At Goodbyes' [VIDEO]

Tom Jordan — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:12:57 +0000

George Strait ALWAYS sounds good, no matter what year it was recorded! This is the XL CLASSIC COUNTRY JUKEBOX!

George Strait Announces 2012 Tour Dates Plus Win A George Strait Autographed Guitar

Billy Dukes — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:00:00 +0000

George Strait‘s 2012 tour will kick off on January 27 in Lafayette, La. and include at least 11 shows across the southern half of the country. The ‘Here For a Good Time’ hitmaker previously announced that Martina McBride would open all shows on the tour. Plus like XL Country on our facebook page, click the George Strait Contest link on the left and get entered to win an Autographed Guitar!

George Strait Autographed Guitar Sweepstakes

XL Country — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:36:53 +0000

Today is the first day of our George Strait Autographed Guitar Sweepstakes. We will be accepting entries until November 30th for a chance to win an autographed guitar from Country legend, George Strait. It only takes a brief moment to sign up.
Enter Contest Here

George Strait's 'Here for a Good Time' Debuts at Number One

Jeff Giles — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:34:08 +0000

MCA Nashville

I say it all the time on XL Country...I am a George Strait fan! Love all of his music. So with that, Congratulations are in order for George Strait, who just added yet another number one record to his awe-inspiring list of chart-topping hits.

Strait’s new album, ‘Here for a Good Time,’ debuted on top of the Billboard country charts this week, surging past Jason Aldean and Jake Owen with more than 91,000 copies sold.

George Strait Nears Billboard Chart Record

Tom Jordan — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:12:46 +0000

It’s no secret I am a George Strait fan. LOVE his stuff. All of it. I’ve had the opportunity to see him all the way back in the beginning, in 1981 and have seen him at least a dozen times since. Sure all he does is stand there and sing…but by-george, that’s all he needs [...]

Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Reba Make Billboard's Top 25 Tours of 2011

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:49:37 +0000

With 2011 more than half over — and the summer concert season winding down — Billboard has tallied up the totals for the year’s biggest tours so far, and a number of country artists are going strong.

U2 leads the list, with a nearly $175 million gross, with the top five rounded out by Roger Waters ($114 million), Bon Jovi ($107 million), Lady Gaga ($72 million), and Usher ($70 million). And the year’s biggest country tours? Kenny Chesney (No. 9, $25 million) and the George Strait/Reba pairing (number 15, $17.5 million).