Cody Johnson has crossed a lot of items off of his bucket list, but maybe none as significant as getting to sit down and talk with one of his biggest musical heroes. Earlier this year, Johnson spent some time with George Strait, at a show in South Carolina, where Johnson was opening for the King of Country Music. “I…
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George Strait is among the latest recipients of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. Strait was honored at a ceremony held on Sunday, December 7, along with Gloria Gaynor, Sylvester Stallone, the band KISS, and Michael Crawford. “For nearly half a century, this tradition has celebrated those whose voices and visions tell our nation’s story and share it with the…
George Strait is a proud veteran. Strait served in the Army after graduating from high school. Now 73, Strait looks back fondly on his time serving in the military. “I spent three years in the service,” Strait recalls. “I had basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, then went up for AIT in Fort Ben Harrison, Indiana….
There isn’t a genre of music that is more patriotic than country music, and with good reason. Many of the past and present hitmakers also served in the military prior to their careers in music. In honor of Veterans Day, we are celebrating seven artists who also proudly served in the Armed Forces. 1. George Strait George Strait enlisted…
George Strait and Cody Johnson will perform one show together in 2026. Strait announces an in-the-round style show on Saturday, May 22, at Clemson, South Carolina’s Memorial Stadium, joined by Johnson and Wyatt Flores. The show will mark the first concert in Memorial Stadium since 1999, which was also headlined by Strait. “Going back to Death Valley for the…
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Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton just made their live debut of their current hit single, “A Song To Sing.” The two performed the song, which they co-wrote along with Jenee Fleenor and Jesse Frasure, on July 19, while Stapleton is serving as the opening act for George Strait‘s Stadium Tour. “A Song To Sing,” which to date is also…
George Strait is doing his part to help those impacted by the devastating Texas floods, which have killed more than 120 people, including Pat Green’s brother and sister-in-law, with at least 160 people still missing. To help with recovery efforts, Strait, along with his Vaqueros del Mar partner of 15 years, Tom Cusick, will host a special Strait To…
Parker McCollum is patterning his life and career after one country music icon, but not just for his music. McCollum reveals he wants to be like George Strait, not just onstage, but off-stage as well. “I’d be completely lying to you if I told you there wasn’t still the part of me that’s like, ‘Yeah, George Strait,’” McCollum admits…
George Strait‘s days of touring might be coming to an end in the next few years. The 72-year-old says he can see the end in sight, although fortunately not in the immediate future. “I have maybe five good years to sing my songs for you folks,” Strait said during a recent performance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “But hell, it’s been…
Country music is rich in songs about faith. With the heart of country music located in Nashville, Tennessee, in the middle of the Bible Belt, it makes sense that so many artists would record songs about their spiritual beliefs. While there are far too many songs about faith within country music to count, we picked ten of our favorites….
