George Strait Set To Break Yet Another Record
When it’s all said and done, King George might own all the records. Well, Garth Brooks may have something to say about overall albums sales as he continues to churn out box sets and sell the same albums to the same people over and over, but that’s another story.
George Strait already owns the record for #1 singles in country history with 60 of them, is the only artist to have a Top 10 hit every single year for three decades, as well as 100 entries on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Strait also has over 60 major entertainment industry awards, along with over 70 million albums sold, accruing 33 Platinum and Multi Platinum albums.
Earlier this year, Strait announced his only concert in Texas in 2024, called The King at Kyle Field. He’ll take the field in College Station at the home of the Texas Aggies football team on June 15th, with Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman opening the show.
Now the concert is set to break George Strait’s all time record attendance, facilitated by the high demand for the show, the size of Kyle Field as one of the largest capacity stadiums in college football, and the fact that the show will be “in the round,” allowing fans to pack the field around “King” George.
Originally announced on March 19th, the concert has already sold over 100,000 tickets, and is on pace to break Strait’s all-time attendance record of 104,793 set in 2014 at the final show of his Cowboy Rides Away tour at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
It’s funny that some still try to convince the world that there’s no more interest in “older” country music. It’s unlikely you will be able to hear The King on the radio these days, or see him up for any major industry awards anymore. But when he announces a show, the people show up in droves, and pay a premium for tickets to see The King in person.
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April 14, 2024 @ 9:30 am
It’s a shame this is in Collie Station. Most normal people aren’t down with that madness.
April 14, 2024 @ 10:15 am
He’s at the “smaller” (61K) Soldier Field in Chicago a month later w/ Stapleton, LBT, and whatever tiny acts the promoters will add at the last minute to play preshows outside of the stadium. (for example, Gabe Lee was one of the last minute ads last yr for Combs). Tix right now can be found for < $105.
And, he's playing Indianapolis in May for < $60.
April 14, 2024 @ 10:25 am
Any news on the new album he’s working on?
April 14, 2024 @ 10:50 am
I haven’t seen anything concrete just yet.
April 15, 2024 @ 5:35 am
They play George several times a day on 99.5 and 96.3 and have for many years.
April 15, 2024 @ 12:57 pm
Some insider mentioned something in May.
Maybe an announcement or a lead single drop.
April 14, 2024 @ 12:33 pm
George Strait is in no way a “King” of country music, maybe a prince or court jester. George Jones will always have that honor his voice is one of a kind.
April 14, 2024 @ 1:24 pm
I’ve been running a country music website for 16 years. I have never seen anyone reference George Jones as the “King of Country Music.” The other two right answers are Hank Williams and Roy Acuff.
April 16, 2024 @ 9:42 pm
Well, to me, it sounds like country music has a problem if they never called George Jones the “King of Country Music.” Yes, Strait has apparently had 60 number ones on the charts. He seems consistently good in song selection, and that is something to be admired, but I don’t hear greatness with either his voice or the songs themselves, with a few exceptions. His songs are good enough and conservative enough to hit with the mainstream country crowd, but I agree with JC that Jones (or Hank or Patsy) has the voice, soul and passion that Strait lacks.
April 17, 2024 @ 7:09 am
“George Jones the king of country music if you’re asking me” – Charlie Crockett speaking at the end of track 6 on the Live at the Ryman album.
April 14, 2024 @ 6:18 pm
There were a lot better singers than no show Jones. He only had 13 no.1 hits. George Strait is the king of country music hands down.
April 15, 2024 @ 8:55 am
Even Conway was more popular than Jones and he didn’t even start in country. Conway is more of a king than Jones is
April 14, 2024 @ 12:44 pm
When did you stop loving Strait?
April 14, 2024 @ 1:25 pm
Don’t understand the question.
April 14, 2024 @ 5:24 pm
re: “When Did You Stop Loving Me?” – song by George Strait, 1992
April 14, 2024 @ 5:27 pm
Ah, I get the reference now, I guess. Still don’t understand the question or inference.
April 14, 2024 @ 1:17 pm
I’ll see him the next next next next next time he says he’s going to stop touring
April 14, 2024 @ 2:33 pm
@SavingCountryMusic – King George Strait Sr. is a living legend from Texas in a Country Music Class that surpass all, still. The Kyle Field Concert on June 25th 2024 will be great as usual. Texans and fans should show up to support our Texan of the Year (2018) and the “Ace in the Hole” band for all the good memories we have shared over the years. King George has more than 60 number ones. Pay attention, Trigger, “God and Country Music” from his latest album “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” is a number one single since 2019. Give the King a break already. As far as the music goes, Trigger, It is obvious to George Strait’s fans that you are not familiar with his music and play-list arrangements, “… churn out box sets and sell the same albums to the same people over and over” exposes your ignorance and childish antics as usual. Perhaps, better stick to a musical genre you are more familiar with like “Out Law Rock” or more likely to you: “A rebel without a cause.” Of course, Mr. Strait does not tour anymore as he stated in his news conference in 2012 and if you were paying attention, Michael, you will know that he intends to do shows like the Kyle Fields concert and many more like that in the future. No, Mr. Strait is not retiring. He intends to keep the memory of his beloved daughter alive through the Jenifer Strait’s Memorial Foundation. Therefore, the shows are about: story-telling, honoring veterans, honoring the memory of Jenifer, educational titbits honoring heroes like Merle Haggard—from where he compiles his play-lists. It’s brilliant to witness the band’s artistry as The King delivers to the fans each time. Indeed, Gene Elders will be sorely missed.
April 14, 2024 @ 4:09 pm
“As far as the music goes, Trigger, It is obvious to George Strait’s fans that you are not familiar with his music…”
You have GOT to be kidding.
Where intelligence is concerned – Artificial is totally correct where your “intelligence” is ms. hal.
April 14, 2024 @ 4:37 pm
Reading can be difficult. Trigger was referring to Garth Brooks with the box sets and same music. Not George Strait.
April 14, 2024 @ 7:45 pm
You guys are responding to an AI bot. This Sylvia bot isn’t a real human. There’s no way.
May 16, 2024 @ 12:51 am
*June 15, not 25
April 14, 2024 @ 3:45 pm
I love George Straight but I think ticket prices are ridiculous! He really doesn’t need the money but I can always watch him on the tele in the comfort of my own home.
April 14, 2024 @ 5:04 pm
He is the G O A T OF COUNTRY MUSIC
April 15, 2024 @ 3:52 pm
What did he write?
April 16, 2024 @ 7:58 pm
Exactly, George Strait is the “king” of picking real songwriters music and singing it real pretty! George Jones could actually write his own songs because he lived them! He’ll Cash, Waylon, Willie all at leat write most of their own music. The supposed “King” depends on real songwriters experiences to get his #1 hots.
April 17, 2024 @ 5:42 am
The vast majority of Country music and for that matter Pop music in general is recorded by entertainers who sing, play and perform. That has been the case for decades. In fact, much of the great American song catalog is full of songs that were written by songwriters and performed by entertainers. Yes the writers get royalties, but the artist who actually sings, performs and tours also gets credit, and usually the lions share of the fame. That’s just the way the entertainment biz works. George Jones was a singer, player, performer, like most Country music stars. Yes, a handful out there are writers too, but it’s unusual to find someone great at all the disciplines. While elitists such as JC like to view songwriters as the only legitimate people in music, the rest of us understand the talent involved in playing, arranging, vocalizing, engineering, recording, producing, managing, performing consistently, entertaining huge crowds, running an organization, promoting a brand, leading and directing a band, keeping an audience engaged, building a following, and all the other roles and tasks in the music industry. Some of the greatest writers in the industry have mediocre voices at best, and lack the musical technicality and acumen to be stars in their own right, and that’s perfectly fine. To say a songwriter is more important than a performing entertainer is whacked out thinking. Writers need artists to record their material. It’s more of an eco- system than a competition. To assert that only songwriters are of importance is to discredit probably 75% of Country music and Pop music in general.
The fact that we have viewpoints like this commentor is telling to me of two things: the commentor did not grow up in the Country music culture, and is more than likely an alt- country/ rock/ or Americana fan primarily. And I’m not disparaging that, but the elitist thinking distorts perception.
I love Dean Dillons writing, he’s one of the true greats of the craft, but his ability to sing a melody, phrase a line and deliver a hook, pales dramatically next to George Strait. People love George Straits abilities, charisma, voice, and presence. When folks go to a Strait show, they are paying to see and hear the man perform, because he has the ” IT” factor, a unique set of abilities and qualities to entertain on a grand scale. As for the title King of Country, that’s an accolade put on him by fans and industry based on the cultural significance and overall impact on the genre. When Roy Acuff was alive he was referred to as King of Country music as well, and it too had nothing to do with songwriting, it was the fact that he was quite literally the face of the Grand Ole Opry and his star power was undeniable.
April 17, 2024 @ 8:27 am
@savingcountrymusic.com – Well said, Kevin Smith. “I love Dean Dillon’s writing, he’s one of the true greats of the craft, but his ability to sing a melody, phrase a line and deliver a hook, pales dramatically next to George Strait” Good day.
April 17, 2024 @ 1:37 pm
I Love George Straight’s music, he has had some legendary classic hits and is an amazing singer and performer, one of the greats without a doubt. No serious person should questions this. I expect great singers to like and cut great songs other people wrote. But the fact that he does not write a significant portion of his own songs has a few drawbacks. I will never feel like I know George like I know Alan Jackson, Hank 1, 2, & 3, or Corb Lund. But the thing that bothers me the most is the brainless pablum that gets pushed out as releases, especially stuff like “cowboys like us”. It’s not that we don’t like him, I just think someone would have to bring the complete package to be considered the greatest.
April 17, 2024 @ 6:37 am
George Jones wrote very few of his songs.
April 17, 2024 @ 8:21 am
@savingcountrymusic.com – Name one song George Jones wrote, CountryKnight, Perhaps, the “Possom” wrote “Tennessee Whiskey”, but I can’t recall.
April 17, 2024 @ 11:23 am
Sylvia,
He wrote the classic “Why Baby Why.”
April 14, 2024 @ 5:12 pm
@savingcountry.com May Jenifer Strait’s memory and legacy never be in vain at “The Jenifer Strait Memorial Foundation” is not managed by Mr. George Strait and wife Norma, although they do suggest to the administrators which charities should benefit from the funds. Some charities that have benefited are; Morgan’s Foundation, Texas Boys’ Ranch, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, CASA of Central Texas, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and Texas Children’s Hospital, Boys’ and Girls’ Club to name a few. The Jenifer Strait’s Foundation has thrived through fans and friends of good will. Thank you.
April 14, 2024 @ 5:19 pm
Agreed George Jones Hank Sr. John Cash and others have great accolades in country music but stop a moment and think has King George Strait ever kicked out stage lights at a show has he ever show up to a show so intoxicated he can’t perform has he ever committed a criminal act or an act of violence no. George Jones was so drunk and high he missed several scheduled shows Hank Sr. Was an alcoholic and a womanizer John Cash habitual drug user alcoholic etc. Now these are artists I grew up with and have a great respect for George Strait also has my respect and in my opinion has earned the title of King of country music
April 14, 2024 @ 5:58 pm
To each his own.
I like George Strait, but he doesn’t grab me in the guts like those predecessors do (figuratively) when they’re “on.” I’ve also seen the other ones–not Hank, but Jones, Cash, Hag, Waylon, Willie, Billy Joe, Guy, Rodney, Rosanne, Dale, Jo-el, REK, Wayne H., Steve E.–live, and it was at least a semi personal experience. Seeing Strait in a football stadium would be essentially seeing him on TV–or Jumbotrons with 60,000 other people.
Mind you, I have no doubt that Jones, Haggard, Cash et al would have been been playing stadiums and traveling to their gigs in their own private jets if they could have, but I’m thankful that country music was not as big then and that was never an option.
April 15, 2024 @ 6:31 am
I also have never understood going to a concert and needing to watch a big screen so I could see the artist. Why not just stay home and watch on a big screen while sitting in my skivvies? And no drunken slobs wallering over me!
April 15, 2024 @ 1:34 am
…did i mention before, that i haven’t heard a bad song from catie offerman? mainstream country music sung to perfection. perhaps, “the king of country music” felt the same way, inviting her to join him on that somewhat bigger occasion. the souplesse of her slightly more mature sounding voice – compared to the other young female newcomers -makes her a cut above the rest. can’t understand what her label is still waiting for to produce that debut album with one of the best talents out there currently.
April 15, 2024 @ 5:56 am
So funny that everytime a story on Strait is published by Trig, there’s always a few here who appear and proceed to claim one or all of the following viewpoints: Straits overrated, Straits a fraud, Strait cannot sing, Strait is lame, Strait ain’t King of anything, etc etc…
It’s interesting that in the little SCM ecosystem, we cannot seem to find universal consensus on ANY artist. I would have thought Strait is the least controversial guy out there. He’s unquestionably authentic, a rancher to this day, his sound has been consistent, honky- tonk, Western swing, shuffles, etc. His band is as tight as it gets, hes handsome, popular with traditional country fans of all ages, sells out arenas, more hits than anyone and on and on. He’s called King George by fans and industry. Yet, every time his name is spoken here, you get the haters crawling out of the woodwork. I’m forever questioning why.
My thought is it’s gotta be due to several factors: the alt- country/ Americana crowd frequents this site and most of those folks didn’t grow up listening to radio country, and they have a too cool for school attitude on any artist that’s popular and relatable to common people. Then you’ve got the Outlaw obsessed fans that see George as wholesome and clean cut. And if you don’t have hair down to your shoulders and sing about losing, snorting coke and prison, you ain’t legit. Then you have the ” vocalist obsessed” fans that wanna evaluate everything in terms of Jones, Whitley, Watson, Price, Hag etc. And those guys usually view Strait as inferior in that conversation. That’s my take on it. I guess I’m forever the outlier, as I’m a fan of all of it and in my world Strait and Jones and Haggard all share equal importance.
April 15, 2024 @ 7:33 am
My feelings on it are more nuanced than just dumping on the guy. I think I’m capable of admiring his success, liking some of his songs a great deal, acknowledging they’re all written by somebody else and being off put by the constant “Hey for real I’m done touring” stuff.
Like all of us except Jesus he doesn’t fit into a “good” or “bad” camp. Human. He’s human.
April 18, 2024 @ 3:46 pm
For Some people you have to take sides And for the singer songwriter Hippies George Strait is a complete fraud. These people don’t respect success. Waylon is one of the greatest to ever do it but how many songs did he write himself. George Strait never wavered and tried to change with the times he stayed to what he has always been. My Spotify Playlist is filled with Waylon, Hank Jr. Cody Jinks Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Strait.. and if you don’t like then you can get bent…
April 18, 2024 @ 7:13 pm
@savingcountrymusic.com -‘Singer songwriter Hippies…don’t respect success’ DAAHH!. King George Strait and wife Norma live a comfortable lifestyle in Texas and have never claimed ‘success’ to the degree ‘The Ghost Of Outlaw Country’s Past’ thing success should be. Moderation is the key. I thought everybody knows that. Since 2012, King George and Norma don’t tour anymore and nowadays in addition to the music, they are investors in the tequila business called “Codigo”and Strait’s favorite tequila is “Codigo Anejo 1530” which can be purchased at any “Total Wines” Stores across the USA. Bless Them
April 15, 2024 @ 6:01 am
I’m still waiting for George Straight to reschedule his rain shortened show from Nashville. Less than half of his show was performed. George got all the money for a full shoe. He won’t do it though.
April 15, 2024 @ 7:45 am
@savingcountrymusic.com – “The King of Country Music,” Dave Thomas, is not a “rain-maker” and therefore, cannot control the force of nature, If Mr. Strait can reschedule the Nashville show last year, he would have. The “Ace in the Hole” band members have separate projects going on in their lives and it would have been next to impossible to reschedule another concert. Why?, Mr. George Strait and “The Ace in the Hole” band nowadays, do shows mainly for the fans and to keep their legacies alive. They will NEVER intentionally commit fraud like you seem to be suggesting. Besides, there was no written contract that 70 plus mostly year olds should perform in the rain. At least they showed up. Be thankful!
April 15, 2024 @ 8:33 am
There’s only 1 King and that’s Hiram Hank Williams.
George Strait is ok, though.
April 16, 2024 @ 3:18 am
Absolutely right, noone even comes close to Hank.
April 16, 2024 @ 10:24 am
Another drunk! But different era. Absolutely no one comes close to George Strait. Is and always will be the king.
April 16, 2024 @ 4:16 pm
Lyle, you can have the Boyscout of the Year award.
Btw, how many songs has George Strait written?
April 15, 2024 @ 11:56 am
No matter how many tickets are sold in Texas, Bob Wills is still the king.
Even if Waylon only wrote that lyric to tweak Willie’s nose.
April 15, 2024 @ 11:59 am
There he is! I just love that man, ya’ll. . He’s just about my favorite Country singer, I reckon. I love hearing him sing “Amarillo By Morning”, in particular. But it doesn’t matter really. I’ll settle for hearing anything if he’s singing it. I wish I could afford to go see him live at that concert. But alas. Distance and financial constraints prevent it.. I wouldnt know what to do with myself if I went anyway. I’ll just do as I always do and listen to him sing on YouTube. And I’ll be smiling, when I do.
April 15, 2024 @ 12:23 pm
King of Country Music? Luke Bryan….iMo
April 15, 2024 @ 12:33 pm
@savingcountrymusic,com – One would never regret going to a George Strait concert, Melissa C Hammond. That is why planning ahead for a George Strait concert is the key. King George Strait and “The Ace in the Hole” band always make each event a memorable event somehow. His latest album “Honky Tonk Time Machine” is also available for purchase at a Walmart nearest you. Good luck.
April 15, 2024 @ 1:42 pm
Sylvia,
These comments are becoming tiresome. Let the game come to you.
April 15, 2024 @ 1:13 pm
I’ve seen him in concert twice and would pay to see him again! Give me “classic” country over most of the stuff on the radio now.
April 15, 2024 @ 1:23 pm
Trigger,
Have you heard anything about who’s replacing the great Gene Elders in the Ace in the Hole Band?
April 15, 2024 @ 7:31 pm
Jenee Fleenor is playing fiddle at the following shows: May 4 & 25 and June 1 & 29.
April 15, 2024 @ 7:32 pm
Thanks for the info Michael.
April 15, 2024 @ 1:34 pm
@savingcountrymusic.com – Geri, ‘Give me “classic” country over most of the stuff on the radio now,’ amen.
April 16, 2024 @ 6:44 am
Hopefully,King George will one day own EVERY Country music record.He is unique in voice,persona and stature,and Country music won’t see his like again.
April 16, 2024 @ 8:06 am
Favorite song cross ur heart ❤️
April 16, 2024 @ 8:07 am
Best country singer of all time
April 16, 2024 @ 9:28 am
I love ???? you george
April 16, 2024 @ 11:10 am
@savingcountrymusic.com – Indeed, King George Strait owns every Country Music album he has recorded and produced for more than 30 years and yes, Mr. George Strait is ‘unique in voice, persona and stature and country music won’t see his likes again’—Allcanadianamericanboybrady Thank you.
April 16, 2024 @ 12:20 pm
Ever since way back in the early 80s the very first time I heard king George strait sing I feel in love with him and his music king George will always be my number 1 country singer I love more country music singers but George is #1 for me iv seen him in concert twice and would love to see him again can’t get snuff of king George love him
April 16, 2024 @ 8:06 pm
The supposed “King” biggest accomplishment is singing Dean Dillons songs real pretty. If it wasn’t for Dean Dillons songwriting George would be another unheard of nobody!
April 17, 2024 @ 6:40 am
George Jones’ legacy would have been greatly abbreviated if Braddock and Putman hadn’t penned a smash hit. The same song that Jones said no one would buy.
April 17, 2024 @ 8:11 am
@savingcountrymusic.com – “unheard of nobody” like you, JC, I presume, maybe somebody too; but much less than, Dean Dillon I suppose, who you admittingly wrote cannot sing as good as King George Strait. Have a good day JC!.
April 17, 2024 @ 9:05 am
Sylvia,
Learn how to reply to people in the comments section directly, and please keep your AI-generated bit to a minimum, or it’s going to be restricted in this comments section.
April 17, 2024 @ 11:55 am
@savingcountrymusic.com – Trigger, I don’t care about your ‘AI-generated bit’ either nor your restricting my comments as long as you don’t disparage my heroes!. For example, Mr. Gene Elders just died, and you and your ‘AI-generated bit’, Michael, are “thinking” to “write” about who is going to replace our beloved Gene Elders!, How dare you. Humans have 5 classical senses and 2 more to include Sensory Senses like “Touch” or feelings which you seem to lack!, There is no replacing Gene Elders and may his memory be a blessing to all that he has touched with his fiddle sound in Country Music.
April 17, 2024 @ 3:12 pm
@savingcountrymusic.com – If not for the legendary Texan, Ernest Tubb, who introduced Williams Sr. to the Grand Ole Opry, nobody might have heard about Williams I, II, or III as a matter of fact and whether you like King George Strait or his music or not is irrelevant, Myron. Mr. Strait is an undeniable accomplished cowboy and there is nothing you or anybody can do about that. I only comment about things I know.