Latest George Strait News
George Strait Returning With New Live Shows
The veteran wrapped up his last ever trek, The Cowboy Rides Away Tour, in Texas in June, 2014, but on Tuesday (22Sep15), he revealed he wasn't done performing just yet - and would...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2015
Royalties Dispute Halts Garth Brooks' Album Anniversary Reissue
The singer recruited his musical hero George Strait, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban for the reworked song to mark its 25th anniversary, and was going to include it on a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 September 2015
Taylor Swift And Garth Brooks To Receive Special Acm Awards
Officials of the Academy will be handing out 50th Anniversary Milestone Awards to seven of the annual prizegiving's biggest winners. Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Reba MCEntire and Brooks & Dunn will also...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 March 2015
Singer/songwriter Wayne Kemp Dies
The musician passed away at MACon County General Hospital in Lafayette, Tennessee on Monday (09Mar15). Born Clarence Wayne Kemp, he began his career as a guitar player and played back up to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 March 2015
George Strait Sets Attendance Record At Last Gig
Country music legend George Strait wrapped up his performing career on a real high in Texas on Saturday (07Jun14) by setting a new indoor concert attendance record.Over 104,700 fans showed up at the At&T Stadium...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 June 2014
Miranda Lambert's Plane Makes Emergency Landing
Miranda Lambert's private plane was forced to make an emergency landing in West Virginia yesterday (03.06.14).The country star feared for her life on Tuesday when the jet carrying her and and her team from New...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 June 2014
Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves & George Strait Take Home Acm Awards [Pictures]
The American Country Music Awards were held on Sunday in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban won the most awards, two and three respectively, whilst nominees and fan...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 07 April 2014
Miranda Lambert And Keith Urban Reign Supreme At 2014 Acm Awards
Miranda Lambert is definitely the country music industry’s darling at the moment and Sunday night’s ACM music awards helped to cement her status. Lambert took home three of the biggest awards in the genre, including...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 07 April 2014
George Strait And Miranda Lambert To Perform Merle Haggard Tribute At Acm Awards
Singers George Strait, Garth Brooks and Miranda Lambert are lining up to salute music legend Merle Haggard at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards.The veteran will be honoured with the Crystal Milestone Award to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 March 2014
Eminem Becomes Second Best-selling Male Artist Of All Time
Eminem has surpassed country singer George Strait to become the second best-selling male artist of all time in the U.S.The rapper's latest album, The Marshall Mathers Lp 2, surpassed the two million mark last week...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 March 2014
Nashville Pays Its Respects To The Late George Jones With Star-studded Concert
The late, great George Jones was honored this Friday at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Friday. The night was originally intended to celebrate the country icon’s retirement, but after his death last April, it was held as...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 23 November 2013
Stars Line-up To Perform With George Strait At Final Show
Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert will be among the country superstars who will take the stage with George Strait at his final show in Texas next summer (Jun14).The newly-crowned Country Music...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 November 2013
Cma And Country Stars Present A Tearful Taylor Swift With The Pinnacle Award
Last night’s CMAs were definitely surprising in more ways than one – it was a rookies’ night through and through, with first time winners dominating the list, for starters. More than that though, let’s talk...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 07 November 2013
George Strait Named Triumphs At Cmas
George Strait was named Entertainer of the Year at last night's Country Music Awards (CMAs) 2013.The country legend was honoured with the top award for the third time in his career, after previously taking it...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 November 2013
The Country Music Awards Toasts Country's Top Entertainers: Full Winners List & Highlights
The Country Music Association Awards lit up the Nashville nighttime on Wednesday, 6 November, as 'Country Music's Biggest Night' went off with a bang at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Aired live on ABC...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 07 November 2013
Taylor Swift Leads Cma Nominations
Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves lead nominations for the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards 2013.The 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer and newcomer Kacey both have six nods each and will go head-to-head...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 September 2013
George Strait To Close Out Final Tour In Dallas
Country legend George Strait will wrap up his final tour at one of America's most impressive venues - the Dallas Cowboys' At&T Stadium in Texas.The singer announced the extended dates of his two-year-long farewell tour...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2013
George Strait To Record Five More Albums
Country music legend George Strait has signed a new five-album record deal at 61.The singer/songwriter announced his new McA Nashville deal at a gala honouring his 60 number one singles earlier this week (beg26Aug13)....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 August 2013
George Strait Mourning The Death Of His Dad At 91
Country music veteran George Strait is in mourning following the death of his father on Tuesday (04Jun13).John Strait, a retired school teacher, was 91. Thanking fans for their prayers and support in the weeks...
By WENN on 05 June 2013
George Strait Reaches New Milestone With 60th U.s. Number One
Country icon George Strait has been given extra reason to continue celebrating his weekend (18May13) birthday after becoming the first ever artist to rack up 60 number one singles in the U.S.The singer achieved the...
By WENN on 21 May 2013
George Strait To Be Honoured With Career Achievement Award
Country star George Strait is to be honoured at the Country Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony later this month (Feb13) for his contribution to country music.The singer will be presented with the Country Radio...
By WENN on 07 February 2013
Garth Brooks Inducted Into Country Music Hall Of Fame
Singer Garth Brooks choked back tears as he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday (21Oct12) by his musician pals James Taylor and George Strait.Brooks was formally made a member of...
By WENN on 22 October 2012
George Strait Announces Tour Retirement
Country music icon George Strait is planning to garage his tour bus after a final 41-date tour.The beloved singer/songwriter announced his The Cowboy Rides Away tour, which will begin next year (13), will be his...
By WENN on 26 September 2012
George Clooney And Denzel Washington Are 'Men On Fire'
George Clooney, Colin Firth and Denzel Washington have been named as the sexiest men over 50. The actors are among 21 hunks to make AARP magazine's 'Men on Fire' list of older heartthrobs. Other stars...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 May 2012
Sick George Strait Cuts Concert Short
Illness forced country star George Strait to cut short a concert in Missouri short on Saturday night (25Feb12).The singer was just two songs into his set at the Sprint Center in Kansas City when he...
By WENN on 26 February 2012
George Strait Is A Grandfather
Country icon George Strait is celebrating after becoming a first-time grandfather.The musician's songwriting son Bubba Strait and his wife Tamara welcomed a baby boy on Thursday (02Feb12) and the proud King of Country couldn't hold...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
George Strait Buys Golf Resort
Country icon George Strait is the proud new owner of a golf resort in Texas.The star purchased the Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center in Boerne, near San Antonio, with his business partner Tom...
By WENN on 08 April 2011
Tim Mcgraw Maintains Chart Top Spot And Announces Tour
TIM MCGRAW, the American country singer who has sold in excess of 40 million records worldwide, maintained his place at the top of the Billboard country singles chart this week with his song 'Felt Good...
By WENN on 10 January 2011
Grammy Queen Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has been nominated for 10 Grammy awards.The 'Halo' singer and Taylor Swift - who has been recognised in eight categories - were revealed as the most nominated artists at the Grammy Nominations Concert...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2009
Green Day Top Radio Music Awards Nominations
GREEN DAY's amazing year continues - the rock trio has picked up eight Radio Music Award nominations. The Grammy Award-winning group lead the way for the Las Vegas, Nevada prizegiving next month (19DEC05)....
By WENN on 07 November 2005
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