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Jackson receives Hollywood Star
Original at Country Standard Time
• Thu, Jun 18
Alan Jackson will receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the year 2010. The Star capped a week that began with the kick-off of the celebration of Jackson's 20th Anniversary during a show at the Cadillac Ranch in Nashville and included a CMT Award for Performance of the Year for Jacks...
2009 CMT Music Awards Winners
Original at ACountry.com
• Wed, Jun 17
Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2009 CMT Music Awards, winning Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for “Love Story.” The night’s winner’s include Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Dierks Benltley, Kid Rock,...
Taylor Swift reigns AGAIN as queen of CMT Awards
Original at The Envelope
• Tue, Jun 16
He won his first-ever victory as best male vocalist ("Waiting on a Woman") plus laurels in two other categories: collaboration ("Start a Band" with Keith Urban) and performance of the year ("Country Boy" with Alan Jackson, George Strait and Dierks ...
Brad Paisley cleans up at CMT Awards
Original at USA Today
• Tue, Jun 16
By AP The country singer nabbed the prize for Male Video (Waitin' on a Woman) and shared awards for Collaborative Video (with Keith Urban on Start a Band) and CMT Performance (with Alan Jackson, George Strait and Dierks Bentley for Country Boy from CMT ...
Joel Hathaway and Easy Company Are Back For June 27 Sopchoppy Opry!
Original at Wakulla.com
• Tue, Jun 16
FL The band has an extensive repertoire of music that includes classics made popular by country greats George Strait, John Anderson, Alabama & David Allen Coe along with original music written, arranged and recorded by the band! Such tunes as 'Midnite in ...
Cowboy up with Calgary Stampede and Fort Worth Stockyards
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Jun 16
Performers at this year's Calgary Stampede include Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney and George Strait. Daily admission for the stampede is $12 for those 13 and older, $6 for seniors 65 and older, $7 for children 7 to 12, and free for children 6 and younger. ...
Get used to change
Original at Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
• Tue, Jun 16
LA They hope to bring in big stars such as Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks and George Strait. Now, that is big time—and it would draw folks from across the South and even across the country, not to mention national media coverage. ...
George Strait
Original at cmt.ca
• Tue, Jun 16
For the past two and a half decades there has been one constant in country music: the presence of George Strait hit records.more... From his first ... www.cmt.ca
DUI Arrest Complicates New Cowboys Stadium
Original at Courthouse News Service
• Mon, Jun 15
Dallas Morning News CA The arrest occurred hours after the stadium's inaugural event, a George Strait country music concert. According to Arlington police, no one was injured in the collision and the other driver appeared to be at fault, but Hill was arrested after he failed ...
Radom Ruminations: Orlando coach fits gym class image
Original at The Tennessean
• Sun, Jun 14
TN The Cowboys won't be the first to play in the new stadium in Arlington, Texas. George Strait and Reba mcentire beat them to it when their concert became the first public event in Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' new playhouse. ...
Rodeo more than a sport
Original at Idaho State Journal
• Sat, Jun 13
ID Before moving to Idaho, I thought the story George Strait sings in "I Can Still Make Cheyenne" was a stretch at best. A cowboy calls home after not making the short go at a rodeo and has his significant other tell him she's found someone else and not ...
Cell Service Disrupted at New Cowboys Stadium - WiredPRNews.com
Original at wiredprnews.com
• Sat, Jun 13
Wired PR News – The cell phone service of many who attended the recent George Strait concert at the Cowboys Stadium was reportedly disrupted while inside. As reported by WFAA News, many among the 60000 people who packed the stadium over the weekend ...
Brad Paisley
Original at Times & Transcript
• Sat, Jun 13
Canada At just 36 years old, Brad Paisley has cemented his place among the best performers in country music history and New Brunswickers have played a small role in his success. Paisley joined the likes of Alabama, George Strait, Ronnie Milsap, ...
A Strait-up rousing start to country lineup
Original at hamptonroads.com
• Fri, Jun 12
VA More of that was needed, but it was the crisp voice of George Strait that stayed spotlighted with such hits as "The Fireman" and "Amarillo By Morning." He is off the charts at the moment but should return with his new recording, "Living for the Night. ...
George Strait brings classy country style to Virginia Beach
Original at Daily Press
• Thu, Jun 11
VA By Sam mcdonald | 247-4732 Friday night in Virginia Beach thousands of country music fans will gather to say, "Hello, George. How've ya been?" George Strait — who hasn't played Hampton Roads in nearly 20 years — is set to perform at Virginia Beach ...
Country legend George Strait rules the genre
Original at hamptonroads.com
• Wed, Jun 10
VA AP) By April Phillips George Strait has been the king of Nashville for nearly 30 years, but what sets him apart from a sea of guitar-picking hopefuls in search of stardom is the way he has stayed true to his Texas roots. Strait had made such a name ...
Cowboys Stadium firsts
Original at Country Standard Time
• Mon, Jun 8
MA First Intro Music: "Deep In the Heart of Texas" Ace In The Hole Band. Well, technically Dallas isn't deep in the heart of the state. It's an hour from the Oklahoma border. First George Strait song: "Write This Down" Write this down...the Houston Texans ...
George, Kenny, Reba: Country Fills Stadiums
Original at Great American Country
• Mon, Jun 8
TN At a time when few acts in any genre are risking the big bucks involved in promoting stadium shows, country had two #151; count 'em, two — stadium gigs on the same day this past weekend, headlined by George Strait and Kenny Chesney, with four more on ...
George Strait opens New Cowboys Stadium
Original at Country Standard Time
• Sun, Jun 7
Ijust got back from Arlington, Texas at 4:30 am and the historic George Strait concert at the grand opening of the New Dallas Cowboys Stadium. ... and more »
Sports briefs
Original at Deseret News
• Sat, Jun 6
• 5 related articles
UT ARLINGTON, Texas — George Strait and Reba McEntire are two of the biggest names in country music. Yet in their first gig together "since we were opening shows for Conway Twitty many many moons ago," they still played second fiddle to the real star of ...
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Grizzly Bear roars onto the pop chart, as Eminem holds at No. 1
Original at latimesblogs.latimes.com
• Wed, Jun 3
CA With more than 10 million people watching his special, "George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert," it's no surprise that the artist shot back into the top 40 with his "Troubadour." The MCA Nashville album rose from No. 164 to No. ...
George Strait live was worth the wait. Who's on your concert wish ...
Original at music-mix.ew.com
• Tue, Jun 2
And it's true in that in his 27-song set, the cowboy hat never came off, the voice never cracked, and Strait never broke a sweat. But you certainly shouldn't go to a George Strait show and expect Bruce Springsteen. Would it have been nice if he had ...
Opinion: Country's King Rules With Restraint
Original at New York Times
• Sun, May 31
By JON CARAMANICA HOLMDEL, NJ — Last month the Academy of Country Music honored George Strait with its artist of the decade designation. At the star-packed tribute concert, on CBS last week, the best stories were about what a tough nut Mr. Strait was ... George gives it to us Strait Boston Herald
Concert draws herd of country music lovers
Original at Asbury Park Press
• Fri, May 29
I like George Strait, and I love country music," she said. Dana Spancake of Toms River was tailgating with her fiance, Scott Zabelski, and her future ... and more »
George Strait -- Artist of the Decade
Original at Country Standard Time
• Thu, May 28
MA I enjoyed watching Toby Keith's version of "Unwound" and Alan Jackson's rousing delivery of the "Fireman", Jennifer Nettles' twang on Sugarland's "Adalida" and Taylor Swift's vocals on "Run." John Rich did a good job with "Amarillo by Morning" but ...
George Strait TV Special TONIGHT!
Original at lalate news
• Wed, May 27
CA George Strait is named Artist of the Decade in a CBS TV Special tonight. George Strait's TV Special for the Academy of Country Music will feature a huge lineup of celebrities from Las Vegas. But honestly - the decade? How about the 1/2 century! ...
Country Stars Can't Say Enough Good Things About George Strait
Original at CMT.com
• Wed, May 27
TN George Strait couldn't quit grinning throughout the taping of the CBS-TV special honoring him. Among the dozens of compliments during the show, his influence in country music can be boiled down to one revealing quote by Garth Brooks: "I wanted to be ...
New George Strait single coming Thursday
Original at Country Standard Time
• Wed, May 27
The debut single from George Strait's upcoming album, "Twang," Living for the Night will be available to radio stations across the country on Thursday, May 28 at 1 p.m. eastern. The disc is slated for release this fall. "George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert" will be broadca...
Blake Shelton George Strait
Original at NewsOK.com
• Wed, May 27
OK Oklahoma country star Blake Shelton recently shared his 10 favorite George Strait songs with CMT.com. The Tishomingo resident currently is on tour with Strait, whom he considers one of his musical heroes. Shelton, a native of Ada, also will be featured ...
They love Strait, and let it show
Original at latimesblogs.latimes.com
• Tue, May 26
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson and others honor the country music hit maker, and it all makes for good TV. Honoring elders always has been a cornerstone of country music, a trait that makes for good TV in "George Strait: ACM ...
Strait up: CBS helps honor country music superstar
Original at NewsOK.com
• Sat, May 23
OK By Jay Bobbin George Strait joins the club by earning that accolade from the Academy of Country Music. He's only the fifth to receive it, following Marty Robbins (1960s), Loretta Lynn (1970s), Alabama (1980s) and Garth Brooks (1990s). ...
Top 55 TV Programs for May 24-30, 2009
Original at NewsOK.com
• Thu, May 21
OK ◊“George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All-Star Concert” (7 pm on CBS): Currently riding the crest of a 25-year career, ''the king of country” is saluted by peers and colleagues at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. ...
Rollin' on the River: BMI Salutes Writers of George Strait's ...
Original at CMT.com
• Fri, May 15
TN Among the revelers were Strait's producer, Tony Brown, his label head, Luke Lewis, songwriter Larry Henley ("Wind Beneath My Wings") and legendary producer and musical muse Cowboy Jack Clement. "Having George Strait record one of your songs is truly ...
Kenny Chesney concert top 10 surprises
Original at DesMoinesRegister.com
• Thu, May 7
IA By Kyle Munson • kmunson@dmreg.com • May 7, 2009 My experience with Kenny Chesney started a decade ago when he was one of the younger upstarts at the George Strait Fest that played to more than 40000 fans at the football stadium in Ames, Ia. ...
George Strait: ACM Artist of The Decade Concert
Original at Taylor Swift Online
• Tue, Apr 7
As I posted before, Taylor took part in a tribute for ACM Artist of The Decade: George Strait. This show will air on CBS on May 27 but the taping was done after the ACM Awards. Anyway, I added some pictures to the gallery Taylor was also spotted at TAO, celebrating after ACM. Photo Credit: Dennis T...
Carrie Underwood at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Original at HitFix
• Mon, Apr 6
• 3 related articles
He's introducing George Strait. George Strait is performing "Troubadour," as clips of his life flash behind him. It's one of his better songs. You gotta give it up for the man. He's had 57 No. 1 songs--that's more than Elvis or the Beatles or Madonna ...
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ACM Awards Continue
Original at NewsOK.com
• Sun, Apr 5
• 6 related articles
OK Actor/rapper/Texan Jamie Foxx introduced George Strait, singing a bit of the country legend's "You Look So Good in Love," at the 2009 ACM Awards. (Associated Press photo) Here’s an unexpected face for a country music show. ...
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Strait, Swift show diversity of country at acms
Original at google.com
• Sun, Apr 5
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The music of George Strait and Taylor Swift couldn't be more different and still be called country, and yet they are two of the genre's hottest stars heading into Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards. ... George Strait Ropes in Vegas Honors Great American Country
More Taylor performances announced
Original at Taylor Swift Online
• Fri, Feb 27
Taylor will take part in George Strait Tribute, to be taped on April 6th. She will also perform in 2009 North Dakota State Fair on July 25. Via CMT. Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban are the first artists announced to perform at the taping of George Stra...
George Strait : Troubadour Video
Original at ACountry.com
• Mon, Feb 9
The video includes performance footage and photos from various points in Strait’s career, including the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. ACountry salutes George Strait for winning his first Grammy (finally!) as Troubadour won Best Country Album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards o...
The 2009 Grammy Nominees
Original at Idolator
• Wed, Dec 3
By Maura Johnston Lil Wayne topped the nominations with eight, Coldplay garnered seven, and Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Kanye West each earned six nods. Alison Krauss, John Mayer, Robert Plant, Radiohead and Jazmine Sullivan received five each, and Adele, Danger Mouse, Eagles, Lupe Fiasco, George Strait, and T.I. e...
George Strait : Classic Christmas
Original at ACountry.com
• Fri, Nov 14
George Strait Classic Christmas will brighten this year’s holiday season ten traditional holiday songs that are Strait’s personal favorites. The album includes family favorites such as “We Three Kings,” the playful “Up on the Housetop,” and the enduring classics such as “Hark, The H...
CMA Winner's Circle
Original at Music Filter
• Fri, Nov 14
Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney Male Vocalist of the Year Brad Paisley Rascal Flatts Sugarland Horizon Award Taylor Swift George Strait Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait MCA Nashville Song of the Year Give It Away" Tracy Lawrence, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
George Strait Becomes Winningest Act In CMA Awards History
Original at the9513.com
• Thu, Nov 13
By Brody Vercher In those 40-some pages he covers the history of comedy in country music and its importance to the development of country in growing a connection between artist and audience. This brief introduction packs in so much information and history that it alone would be worth picking up the book to...
Kenny Chesney, George Strait Win Big at 2008 CMA Awards
Original at kreuzer33 (WordPress)
• Thu, Nov 13
By kreuzer33 Otto will be performing at Club Rodeo in San Jose, California on Thursday, November 20. Tickets can be bought in advance at the KRTY studios for just $10. Tickets will be $20 at the door. George Strait won single and album of the year. Strait thanked the songwriters for “letting me sing such a bea...
Academy of Country Music Recognizes George Strait As Artist of the DecadeOriginal at the9513.com
• Thu, Oct 30
By Brody Vercher As a concept album The Ballad of Carlsbad County is more then the sum of it’s parts. Each song stands on it’s own and the story isn’t a straitjacket on the organic nature of the whole. This dusty, dark beauty one of my favorite releases of the year. Ninebullets.net has your honky-tonk needs cover...
Travel Missive
Original at Coding In Paradise
• Wed, Oct 8
By Brad Neuberg(noreply@blogger.com) Right now I'm sitting in a small Japanese restaurant, drinking a draft Sapporo beer. Country music is playing in the restaurant; George Strait to be exact. I just can't get away from Texas. I'm typing on a small IBM ThinkPad I bought here in Japan. It's only sold in Japan, and is really tiny. Here'...
John, Paul, George, Ringo, And Cookie: "Idol" Winner Sets (And Sells) Records [100 And Single]
Original at Idolator
• Fri, May 30
By Chris Molanphy 6. Kenny Chesney, "Better as a Memory" (LW No. 8, 10 weeks) 7. Carrie Underwood, "Last Name" (LW No. 7, 11 weeks) 8. Blake Shelton, "Home" (LW No. 11, 18 weeks) 9. Montgomery Gentry, "Back When I Knew It All" (LW No. 10, 14 weeks) 10. George Strait, "I Saw God Today" (LW No. 6, 16 weeks)
The Happy, Sad, And Corny Sides Of The Country Top 10 [Project X]
Original at Idolator
• Thu, Jun 28
By Michaelangelo Matos 1. Brad Paisley, "Ticks" (Arista Nashville) 3. Montgomery Gentry, "Lucky Man" (Columbia) 4. George Strait, "Wrapped" (MCA Nashville) 5. Emerson Drive, "Moments" (Midas) 8. Keith Urban, "I Told You So" (Capitol Nashville) 9. Alan Jackson, "A Woman's Love" (Arista Nashville)
Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood and Brooks & Dunn win Academy of Country Music Awards
Original at Asbury Park Press
• Wed, May 16
Kenny Chesney may want to start arriving at the Academy of Country Music Awards a little later in the evening. For a third consecutive year, he sat through a three-hour show before winning anything. But patience was a virtue at Tuesday's 42nd annual award ceremony, just as it was at the 40th a...