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George Strait, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 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.

Should Stevie Wonder Have Closed The ACM Awards?

Kevin Richards — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:19:19 +0000

I have respect and appreciation for all genres of music, and I think Stevie Wonder’s contributions to American Music are worthy of his 1989 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, I don’t think that the producers of the Academy of Country Music Awards should have selected Stevie Wonder to close the [...]

Garth Brooks And George Strait Perform Together On Tonight's ACM Awards

Sean McMaster — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:53:14 +0000

I have to admit to you, I'm usually never THAT excited for awards shows. Well if you don't count the CMA awards show where I was actually there because Richie and I won one. Tonight, however I am very excited to see the 48th ACM Awards for one particular moment.

Garth Brooks and George Strait to Perform Together, Pay Tribute to Dick Clark at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 21 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 [...]

Garth Brooks And George Strait Honor Dick Clark At 2013 ACM Awards

Kevin Richards — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:48:38 +0000

Sunday, April 7, 2013 will be the first Academy of Country Music Awards since the passing of Dick Clark. The entertainment icon produced the big event since 1979. It’s no surprise that something special is in the works to honor the American Bandstand star. For the first time in history George Strait and Garth Brooks [...]

Country Trivia – Who Has The Most Consecutive No. 1 Records In Country Music History?

Kevin Richards — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:16:27 +0000

George Strait may hold the record for the most No. 1 records in Country Music history, but no one can deny the impact and hit streak Alabama had in the ’80s. While most singers are lucky to have just one No. 1 record, a very few enjoy two or three chart toppers, and a select [...]

George Strait Honored With Career Achievement Award at 2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony

Megan Pacella — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:14:39 +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.

George Strait Reflects on Humble Beginnings as a Musician

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 07 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 [...]

Digital Debbie's Web Watch

dragon — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:29:23 +0000

Ever get lost browsing the internet? It’s a daily thing for me, I start out researching something for an article and end up watching 4 hours of pointless Youtube videos. I do sometimes find some interesting stuff in my internet travels though. Here are three you might want to check out: Pretty much everybody likes [...]

See George Strait On His Final Tour In San Antonio

Jake Thomas — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:28:48 +0000

Yes, you can see the “Cowboy Ride Away” in San Antonio, Texas with Today’s Country 1077 ‘GNA. George Strait is making one final lap around on America on his final concert tour with Martina McBride and the Randy Rogers Band and we’ve got your chance to see it in Texas! This is the “last” hoorah [...]

George Strait's New Song – Too Bad His Final Tour Doesn't Have A Stop In Albany [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:29:00 +0000

George Strait is the undisputed King of country music. He is getting set to take off on his final tour after notching 59 number #1 hits. Unfortunately, Albany is not one of the stops. It would have been great if George Strait played one of those final dates at the Times Union Center. I personally [...]

Zombies Take Over Country Music!

Billy Dukes — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:48:16 +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 [...]

George Strait Farewell Tour Stops Sell Out

Kevin Richards — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:55:46 +0000

It’s no surprise that Country Music fans are not taking any chances when it comes to seeing George Strait one last time. After a batch of tickets went on sale last week, it only took a few hours to sell out some of the stops. Considering that each venue holds 15,000-20,000 or more people, this [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:32 +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.

George Strait's Message To The Fans [VIDEO]

Kevin Richards — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:00:52 +0000

George Strait’s Farewell Tour Announcement is bittersweet for any Country Music fan. The moment makes us all realize that our favorite stars will not be around ‘forever.’ Over the next two years we will slowly say goodbye to a legend who has dominated the concert trail, radio and award shows for decades. We recently announced [...]

George Strait Farewell Tour – San Antonio Last Stop

Kevin Richards — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:59:23 +0000

When George Strait announced his farewell tour, we immediately jumped at the chance to put together a trip. As you know, through the years, we've hosted lots of awesome country music trips, like the CMA awards in New York, Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall, The ACM awards in Las Vegas, Alabama Farewell, Annie Get Your Gun with Reba, and Dolly's 9 to 5 Musical. However, this could be one of the most historic events we will ever have the chance to see.

George Strait's If I Know Me — Flashback Friday [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:34:54 +0000

It was announced a few days ago that George Strait will retire from touring and embark on a farewell tour the next few years called "The Cowboy Rides Away Tour". With that announcement I decided to feature him in this weeks edition of Flashback Friday. We go back to 1991 for one of his 59 #1 hits "If I Know Me".

George Strait, George Jones, and Glen Campbell Farewell Tours

Kevin Richards — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:00:50 +0000

In the wake of George Strait’s announcement of ‘The Cowboy Rides Away Tour,‘ I wanted to remind Country Music fans of two other Farewell Tours to consider this year- George Jones and Glen Campbell. Glen Campbell’s ‘Goodbye Tour’- At 76, Glen Campbell heads into the final stretch of his tour with these remaining dates for [...]

George Strait Announces Farewell Tour – The Cowboy Rides Away Tour

Kevin Richards — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:02:08 +0000

Live from The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, George Strait has announced that he is ready to retire from the road. Although he is not retiring from making music, he will embark on a Farewell tour in 2013-2014. George Strait says that over the next two years he will tour across the nation [...]

Top 10 Bill Anderson Songs Recorded By Other Artists (Part Two)

Kevin Richards — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:42:56 +0000

Whisperin’ Bill Anderson is one of the most recognizable and honored talents in Country Music History. In addition to his own hits, he’s represented Country Music with great pride as a popular television personality and the writer of so many hit songs. When Ray Price recorded ‘City Lights’ he gave a 22 year-old aspiring songwriter [...]