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George Strait and Reba To Tour Together in 2010

02 Nov 2009 20:39:13 PST

The superstar country artists will be touring together in early 2010 as they support their newest albums Twang and Keep On Loving You. The singers joined forces earlier this year for the first performance at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX.

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Chesney, Underwood, Swift, Strait, Urban named to perform at CMAs

05 Oct 2009 10:54:12 PDT

Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban will perform at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Paisley and Underwood also are hosting the show. The soon-to-be disba...

Original story at Country Standard Time .

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CMA Awards Nominees Announced

08 Sep 2009 17:35:45 PDT

CMA Awards co-host Brad Paisley leads the field of nominees for 2009 with six nominations, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year nomination, which he shares with Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, George Strait and Keith Urban. Paisley's co-host Carrie Underwood received two nomin...

Original story at About.com Country Music .

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Strait, Justin Moorer offer new CDs

11 Aug 2009 01:35:30 PDT

George Strait and newcomer Justin Moore top the list of new CDs out today. Strait's "Twang" contains 13 songs, including current hit single Living for the Night and several songs he wrote. This marks the first time the Texas superstar wrote any songs since his debut. Tony Brown once again pro...

Original story at Country Standard Time .

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George Strait : Twang

07 Jul 2009 17:23:00 PDT

George Strait’s new album Twang will hit stores August 11, 2009. “Living For The Night,” the first single, hit the Top 15 mark in just three weeks making it one of the fastest rising singles of his career. The song, written by Strait, his son Bubba Strait and legendary songwriter Dean Dillo...

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Brad Paisley

13 Jun 2009 02:02:52 PDT

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, ...

Original story at Times & Transcript .

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George Strait news and blogs - November 11, 2009

11 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit George Strait news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Taylor to perform on CMA Awards -- from Taylor Swift Online
• FEATURE - ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION | News -- by MelissaMc from Sugarland RSS Feed
• ACM raises $750K for charity from Strait concert -- from Country Standard Time News
• News Roundup: 9/10/09 -- by AMG Staff from The Allmusic Blog
• 2009 CMA Awards Nominations -- from ACountry.com :: Country Music News
• News Roundup: 9/9/2009 -- by AMG Staff from The Allmusic Blog
• McEntire, Aldean continue topping Billboard country charts -- from Country Standard Time News
• Strait leads all music in sales -- from Country Standard Time News
• AllMusic New Release Newsletter: 08/11/2009 -- by AMG Staff from The Allmusic Blog
• George Strait goes for "Twang" in August -- from Country Standard Time News

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George Strait brings classy country style to Virginia Beach

11 Jun 2009 15:01:52 PDT

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 ...

Original story at Daily Press .

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Opinion: Country's King Rules With Restraint

31 May 2009 21:51:52 PDT

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

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Concert draws herd of country music lovers

29 May 2009 20:45:18 PDT

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 »

Original story at Asbury Park Press .

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George Strait -- Artist of the Decade

28 May 2009 21:57:50 PDT

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 ...

Original story at Country Standard Time .

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BAM's 7 favorite George Strait songs

27 May 2009 16:09:01 PDT

OK It's George Strait Day today on BAM's Blog. As I've previously noted, the festivities are in conjunction with CBS' broadcast at 7 pm of ”George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert.” The show will celebrate the Academy of Country Music ...

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Country Stars Can't Say Enough Good Things About George Strait

27 May 2009 15:11:15 PDT

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 ...

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Blake Shelton George Strait

27 May 2009 06:22:27 PDT

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 ...

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They love Strait, and let it show

26 May 2009 19:02:29 PDT

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 ...

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Strait up: CBS helps honor country music superstar

23 May 2009 22:13:04 PDT

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). ...

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ACM Awards Continue

05 Apr 2009 18:46:08 PDT

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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More Taylor performances announced

27 Feb 2009 06:14:01 PST

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...

Original story at Taylor Swift Online .

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2009 Academy of Country Music Awards Nominations

11 Feb 2009 15:57:00 PST

2009 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations were announced at a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum in Nashville by Julianne Hough, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes and Jessica Simpson. Brad Paisley leads with six nominations; Heidi Newfield with five nom...

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George Strait : Troubadour Video

09 Feb 2009 03:25:00 PST

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...

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The 2009 Grammy Nominees

03 Dec 2008 17:52:00 PST

Written 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...

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Trace Adkins Releases His Tenth Album, X

25 Nov 2008 08:39:51 PST

Written by Brody Vercher
Always the realist, Trace Adkins knows that people don’t put him in the same class as Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and George Strait, but he doesn’t let that change his approach to his job. He tells The Tennessean’s Beverly Keel:

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George Strait Becomes Winningest Act In CMA Awards History

13 Nov 2008 09:24:11 PST

Written 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...

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Kenny Chesney, George Strait Win Big at 2008 CMA Awards

13 Nov 2008 08:40:28 PST

Written 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...

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Academy of Country Music Recognizes George Strait As Artist of the Decade

30 Oct 2008 09:34:19 PDT

Written 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...

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John, Paul, George, Ringo, And Cookie: "Idol" Winner Sets (And Sells) Records [100 And Single]

30 May 2008 11:30:00 PDT

Written 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)

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