December 11, 2012 This dapper young fella is all dressed up to sing a classic from the King. We love the seafoam button-down and necktie. Sure, it's probably a clip-on, but have you ever tried to knot a double windsor? His stiff white hat is a throwback to the time George Strait first made 'Amarillo by Morning' a country hit in 1983.
November 26, 2012 Frank Dycus, the man who helped write hit songs like 'Marina del Ray' for George Strait and 'Gonna Get a Life' for Mark Chesnutt, has died. The songwriter had over 500 songs published during a 45-year career that included many works with frequent Strait songwriter Dean Dillon.
November 23, 2012 Country superstar George Strait may be launching his final tour, but that doesn't mean he's finished helping out the charitable causes that are nearest and dearest to his heart. After an overwhelming outpouring of support for a recent online charity auction, the good-hearted singer has launched a second online auction which kicked off Friday (Nov. 23), with the proceeds going to benefit the Jenifer Strait Foundation.
November 21, 2012 George Strait may be retiring from the road, but that doesn't mean he's giving up his career in music. In a new interview, the 60-year-old entertainer reveals that he is already working on music for a new album.
November 19, 2012 To get to the Showdown Hall of Fame, 'Runnin' Out of Air' by Love and Theft is going to have to top the new single from a country music legend. After besting Montgomery Gentry's newest on Friday and Friday night on Taste of Country Nights radio, the duo's new song will square off against 'Give It All We Got' by George Strait.
November 16, 2012 George Strait didn't release his most well-known Christmas song on any of his own holiday albums. 'Christmas Cookies' can only be found on compilation albums, like 'A Country Superstar Christmas III' and 'A Cou
The writer's behind George Strait's 'Give It All We Got Tonight' lyrics proved that hits can come from just about anywhere. Phil O'Donnell, Mark Bright and Tim James knocked out the tune, which is now a hit for the King of Country, over multiple writing sessions.
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.
Toby Keith and Luke Bryan have been announced as performers for the 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo annual event, joining fellow country superstar Jason Aldean. Pop superstar and 'X Factor' judge Demi Lovato is also booked as a big act at the much-anticipated rodeo.
As one of the long-reigning king of country music, it's no surprise that George Strait is the frontman on an upcoming issue of 'People Country.' In addition to posing for a cover photo--wearing his signature black cowboy hat, obviously--Strait gave an interview for the first time in five years. You don't want to miss out on this issue of the magazine!
