If you want to catch the “Cowboy” onstage in 2018, you’d better get cracking. George Strait is only scheduled to play a handful of dates this year, including stops in New Orleans, Austin and Tulsa. However, there is good news coming out of George’s camp: he will close out 2018 with two newly announced shows…… MORE
George Strait will add a Texas-sized honor to his résumé on March 22. The Lone Star State native has been named the “2018 Texan of the Year” by the Texas Legislative Conference. George will be presented with the award on March 22 at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. He will be joining an array of…… MORE
When Blake Shelton was bestowed People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” title, he knew a bad mood was looming. As far as Blake is concerned, photo shoots are the worst part of his “job.” But as the Oklahoma crooner told Kix Brooks on American Country Countdown, he can be talked into it, unlike the King of Country,…… MORE
Looks like the “King of Country” is selling one of his castles. According to the San Antonio Express-News, George Strait is selling his adobe mansion—The Dominion—in San Antonio, Texas. The 7,925-square-foot home sits on 12.2 acres and features three bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a guest house, infinity pool, 14 fireplaces, sauna, gym, safe room, patio…… MORE
The Country Music Association inducted Alan Jackson (modern era), Jerry Reed (veteran era/posthumously) and Don Schlitz (songwriter) into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 22. During the ceremony, Bobby Bare, Vince Gill and Connie Smith presented Alan, Don and the family of Jerry with their official Hall of Fame medallions, while musical…… MORE
George Strait posted a video message on the Facebook page of Heroes and Cops Against Childhood Cancer, sending his love to a 10-year-old girl named Bella, who is battling cancer. “Hey, Bella, it’s me, George Strait,” said George in the video. “Hey, darlin’, I heard you weren’t doing so well. I just want you to…… MORE
Some of country music’s biggest stars—including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, George Strait and Carrie Underwood—will be taking part in a benefit concert to support those affected by the recent hurricanes. The star-studded lineup will perform on Nov. 12 at Nashville’s…… MORE
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: UMG Nashville shows its appreciation for jokesters. Morgan Evans wishes his fiancé Kelsea Ballerini a happy birthday. Shania Twain shares some clips from her London concert. Drew Baldridge…… MORE
ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will team up for a multi-network telethon to benefit those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma tonight (Sept. 12). The hour-long telethon—Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief—will be staged live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, Times Square in New York and the Universal Studios lot in Los…… MORE
ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will team up for a multi-network telethon to benefit those affected by Hurricane Harvey on Sept. 12. The telethon—Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief—will feature appearances from Blake Shelton, George Clooney, Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Matt Lauer, Matthew McConaughey, Dennis Quaid, Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, Reese…… MORE
