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Kyle Field
After more than 30 years of a lifestyle that often required lots of time on the road, country legend George Strait has saddled up for what he says will be his final tour, a two-year outing dubbed The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.
More than 20 farewell concerts take place between January and May of 2014, and the shows -- many of which will feature a big-name special guest such as Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Martina McBride, or Sheryl Crow -- are proving to be hot tickets as fans celebrate the storied career of the country mainstay. He announced his retirement from the road during a September 2012 press conference in Nashville, and played more than 20 farewell shows during early 2013.
Strait doesn't plan to ride into the sunset -- he's just done with long tours. He recently renewed his deal with MCA Records, so he'll keep releasing new music and plans to also play select concert dates in the future. But grueling trips aboard the tour bus are in his rearview mirror.
After the Urban Cowboy ethos dominated country music in the late '70s, Strait emerged in the early '80s with his take on classic country stylings, and is often credited with paving the way for other neo-traditionalist superstars like Garth Brooks, Dwight Yoakam, and Randy Travis.
Strait's catalog includes timeless hits like "Amarillo by Morning," "All My Ex's Live in Texas," "Love Without End, Amen," and "I've Come to Expect it From You."
A 2006 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Strait's remarkable career has included a record 60 No. 1 songs on the country chart. He holds many other country sales records, including most No. 1 albums and most gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums. Only Elvis Presley and The Beatles have more combined gold and platinum albums in their catalogs.
A native of Poteet, Texas, south of San Antonio, Strait grew up in neighboring Frio County. He first took up music in high school as a member of a rock garage band. After a stint in the Army, he earned an Agriculture degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos while playing in a bar band that performed around central and south Texas.
Strait signed with MCA Records in 1981, after Erv Woolsey, who ran one of the bars Strait's band played, urged Nashville talent scouts to check him out. Woolsey went on to become Strait's manager.
George was awesome. Amazing a 71 yr old can still perform like that! Chris Stapleton was awesome as well, and he sang with George some as well. Little Big Town got it started and they were great! What a fun night!
Truly enjoyed seeing this show. Little Big Town put on a great show. Chris Stapleton was amazing live, wish he could have played longer and would definitely pay to see him again. George Strait was rockin at 71 and I was impressed! Worth it!
The absolute best show ever!! Sat on 5th row and it was worth every penny! If you’re thinking about doing it… do it!
Super, great concert, Awesome Stadium ! Had a really great time, will be back soon . Thanks for Welcoming Us Georgia Folks!!
Attended the George Strait/Chris Stapleton/Little Big Town show May11, 2024. Little Big Town came on right at 5:45 as scheduled, they did a good set. Chris Stapleton and George Strait's set were amazing. Highlight of Chris's et was when hometown musicians Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks came out to perform 'Kentucky Whiskey' with Stapleton and his band. Only problem was the seats I selected, we wanted aisle seats, so that's ordered, unfortunately, the aisle was between us and the stage. For almost six hours there was a steady stream of not one or two people heading down for drinks etc, it was ten, twelve and twenty at a time. Got to be very annoying, but all in all, the show was fabulous.
Nobody gets better than George Strait. With a Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town kicker !! Best concert I’ve ever been too !!
Concert was great with an amazing lineup. The venue was not the best but the performances made up for it. Little Big Town started and did a great job. When Derek and Susan came out and sang with Chris Stapleton on Tennessee Whiskey it was pure magic and then when Chris came out and sang Poncho and lefty with George Strait it was unbelievable and made the night. Perfect weather and a concert to remember
Little Big Town, followed by Chris Stapleton, and lastly George Strait. Sound was good with Little Big Town and Chris Stapleton sounded amazing, however, it was painfully loud during George Strait and seemed to distort his voice. Sun was bright during Little Big Town and was difficult to see the screens clearly. Lighting was better during Chris Stapleton. And the light show and displays were amazing during with George Strait. Overall a great show!
The concert was fabulous. My one complaint is poor signage on were to go to get picked by an Uber or other ride service. And when you asked the staff their directions were vague.
This concert was the best country show I’ve seen I’m in the Rocking Roll Hall of Fame as Drummer with the Soul Stirrers out of Chicago Illinois and George was great I loved little town big town and Chris Stapleton was off the chain I was very impressed
