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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. â€œWeâ€™ve got some surprises up our sleeve, so next [...]

If You're Going to Miss George Strait When He Retires, Check This Out

Woody — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:00:53 +0000

Hard to believe 2013 is going to be his last ride...but here's something cool:

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 Performs 'Give It All We Got Tonight' an the 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:07:44 +0000

George Strait performed his current single 'Give It All We Got Tonight' at the 2013 ACM Awards show on Sunday (April 7). The superstar is planning to release a new album later this year, and is currently on his farewell tour. Despite some audio difficulties, the crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas still gave the King a healthy round of applause.

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.

See George Strait Live at His Farewell Show in San Antonio

Townsquare Media — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:45:51 +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, 94.9 KYSS FM is 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.

George Strait Invests in Texas Golf Course

Megan Pacella — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:30:31 +0000

In January, George Strait will head out on the road for his last tour ever (or so he says). But the King of Country won't have to worry about his pocketbook once he takes himself off the touring circuit. He just invested in a San Antonio, Texas golf course to guarantee it.

The Latest From George Strait and The Band Perry

Alan K — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:27:25 +0000

The Band Perry volunteers at a local food bank putting together food packets when they're not on tour.

Strait Tickets Still Available

Alan K — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:54:34 +0000

When George Strait tickets went on sale Friday morning some markets sold out fast. They're still available in some others.

Six George Strait Cowboy Rides Away Tour Dates Sell Out Within Hours

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:00:05 +0000

George Strait‘s Cowboy Rides Away Tour was bound to be a hot ticket, since the country legend announced that he will be retiring from active touring after this trek. It’s the fans last chance to see Strait perform live with a full production, since he is closing the book on touring, but not retiring overall. [...]

Get Your Strait Tickets Soon

Alan K — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:20:25 +0000

I checked George Straits 2013 tour calendar and you’ve got a couple of choices when he'll be in our region.

George Strait Announces Final Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:45:43 +0000

Country superstar George Strait has announced that he will retire from the road after mounting one final tour. Strait will embark on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, which begins in 2013 and runs through 2014, before calling it quits on a touring career.Â Strait made the announcement at a press conference at the Country Music [...]

Daily Roundup: George Strait, Scotty McCreery + More

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Friday was a really big day for George Strait. The King of Country turned 60 on May 18, and we celebrated right along with him with a list of little-known facts about the singer. Find those in today’s Daily Roundup — plus, find out when to tune in to watch Scotty McCreery return ‘home’ next week.

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

Tom Jordan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:23:33 +0000

Congrats to King George! George Strait now has 85 top 10 singles in his career! You know how I always try and play ya some George each day on KYSS! 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, [...]

George Strait 'Christmas Cookies' [VIDEO]

Tom Jordan — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:49:44 +0000

Who bakes Christmas cookies? My wife Lori bakes TONS around the holidays! Do you have any recipes you’d like to share?Lot’s of breads, cranberry, pumpkin, you name it, she’s probably baked it. Cookies are the one thing she’ll only bake at Christmastime. Christmas Cookies. What is your favorite yummy thing to eat around the holidays? [...]

Scotty McCreery Sings George Strait's 'Christmas Cookies' at School Choir Concert

Billy Dukes — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:33:55 +0000

Scotty McCreery isn’t too big to perform with his high school choir. The 18-year-old senior joined the talented singers at Garner High School during a recent Christmas show, singing a version of George Strait‘s ‘Christmas Cookies.’

Shaquille O'Neal Joins Easton Corbin to Perform George Strait Song

Billy Dukes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:00:32 +0000

It’s hard to say who looks happier in this picture, country newcomer Easton Corbin or future NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. The big man surprised Corbin onstage in Orlando last Friday night, playing guitar on a cover of George Strait‘s ‘It Just Comes Natural.’

Win a Signed George Strait Guitar!

adamslaght — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:40:17 +0000

You may not be a guitar god yourself, but if you win Taste of Country’s new George Strait contest, you could learn to play on an instrument that’s been autographed by a legend. Strait is known for his lickin’ skills on famous tracks like ‘Blue Clear Sky,’ ‘Carried Away’ and ‘Living for the Night,’ and [...]

George Strait Announces 2012 Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:44:00 +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.

Win a Signed Guitar from George Strait

adamslaght — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:46:48 +0000

Click here to enter your chance to win a signed guitar from George Strait. Rules and Regulations are listed below

One (1) winner receives:

- A guitar autographed by George Strait

October 11, 2011 @12:01am EST

November 30, 2011 @11:59pm EST

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