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Jeri Anderson's Top 5 New Country Songs

Jeri Anderson — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:16:10 +0000

I just realized that it’s been quite a while since I have listed my favorites! So many new songs to choose from, it was pretty hard to choose just five. I know you will be shocked to see my may, The King, George Strait make the list once again. Here’s my latest list of favorites. [...]

George Strait's Father Dies

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:28:20 +0000

George Strait‘s father has died. John Byron Strait was living in Pearsall, Texas, the singer’s hometown, but had spent the last month in the hospital before he passed away Tuesday morning (June 4). The sad news comes just days after the country icon finished his final 2013 tour date in San Antonio, ending the first of [...]

George Strait Breaks His Own Record With Attendance at Final San Antonio Show

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:00:58 +0000

George Strait has dethroned himself! The King of Country just wrapped the 2013 leg of his two-year, Cowboy Rides Away final tour, which is expected to close in 2014. Strait performed his final show of the year on June 1 to a capacity crowd of 73,086 fans at the Alamodome in his hometown of San [...]

George Strait, Keith Urban + More Added as 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:39 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be a big night in country music, boasting a terrific lineup of fan-favorite acts, including the King himself. Recently added to the mix are George Strait, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, making this evening a truly entertaining country music party.

Kenny Chesney Sings with Eric Church and Wishes George Strait Happy Birthday

Clay Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:36 +0000

Going to a concert - no a great concert you just never know what you are going to see or hear from the artists. Such was the show in Milwaukee where Kenny Chesney performed at Miller Stadium to over 43,000 fans this past weekend. Eric Church opened for Kenny and then he joined Chesney on stage for When I Sing This Bar, form the new album [...]

Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:02:32 +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 — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:37 +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.

George Strait Inviting Kenny Chesney on Tour in 2014?

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:43 +0000

George Strait is getting set to wrap up the 2013 leg of his two-year farewell tour in his home town of San Antonio, but he’ll be back next year — and ‘warns’ fans to expect the unexpected. In fact, fellow superstar Kenny Chesney might be involved. “We’ve got some surprises up our sleeve, so next [...]

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 'Ocean Front Property' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:02:27 +0000

When you hear that Dean Dillon is the author of one of our KLAW Classics, it’s a pretty good bet that the singer is none other than George Strait. From the album of the same name, ‘Ocean Front Property’ was the number one song on this day in 1987. The album was Strait’s 7th studio [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 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 [...]

George Strait Announces New Album, 'Love Is Everything'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:12:54 +0000

The release date and title for George Strait's hotly-anticipated new album have been confirmed. The legendary singer's management announced via Twitter on Sunday (March 17) that he will release 'Love Is Everything' on May 14. Incredibly, it is Strait's 40th studio album.

George Strait 'You Can't Make a Heart Love Somebody' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:36:33 +0000

Is there ever too much George Strait? I think not! Today’s KLAW Classic comes from this day in 1995. The song is about a man who proposes to his girlfriend, but she rejects it. In a play on the cliche, “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink,” the woman [...]

George Strait Sells Out San Antonio Show in Less Than Six Minutes

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:50:21 +0000

George Strait is going out with a bang. The singer, who is retiring from active touring after he wraps the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, sold out another show at a seriously rapid clip. The gig at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, scheduled for June 1, sold out in six minutes, moving 72,000 tickets. Demand for Strait remains sky high!

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

Megan Pacella — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:14:39 +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 Hopes to Go 60 for 60

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:44:21 +0000

Are you hoping 'Give It All We Got Tonight' becomes George Strait's next No. 1 single? Strait's team is giving fans the chance to help make the country music icon's current radio offering his 60th chart-topping classic -- just before the singer turns 61 years old on May 18.

George Strait Being Honored by Country Radio Hall of Fame

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:00:19 +0000

The legendary George Strait is set to be honored by the Country Radio Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Feb. 26, where he will receive the Country Radio Broadcasters' 2013 Career Achievement Award. The music icon, who has scored an astonishing 59 No. 1 hit singles in his career, is being recognized for his indelible contributions to country radio over the last several decades.

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 [...]

Country Song Showdown – Love Songs – George vs. John Michael

KLAW Morning Crew — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:17:15 +0000

Last week, Carrie Underwood’s ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ ran over their competition Rascal Flatts ‘Changed’ with over 60% of all of your votes. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we thought why not have a ‘love’ theme with two of the greatest love songs ever. Watch the Videos and vote for George Strait’s ‘I Cross My Heart’ [...]