November 13, 2012 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.
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.
October 15, 2012 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.
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.
October 5, 2012 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.
October 4, 2012 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.
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".
September 27, 2012 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.
September 26, 2012 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.
August 14, 2012 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.
August 12, 2012 Every week on GNA's Sunday Morning Classic Country Hall of Fame Show we feature a new track from a legend. A little reminder that many 'veterans' of the business are still making great music, recording, and touring. 75 year-old Whisperin' Bill Anderson was recently in our spotlight, thanks to his new album "Songwriter."
July 10, 2012 George Strait's song 'Drinkin' Man' could be one of the most influential songs he's ever recorded. After 59 Number One Hits, the legend is still finding songs that climb the charts and touch the hearts.
