Gary Brown: States of Marriage and Divorce sounds like a country song Oct 17, 2009
It turns out, George Strait might have been right ... I don t know how many of the 428,000 George Strait was singing about. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
ROAD WARRIORS: Yankees star Teixeira away from home Oct 17, 2009
Probably my all-time favorite country music singer is George Strait. SI:What hotel movie do you regret watching. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Filmmaker aims to bolster independent film industry Oct 17, 2009
Upcoming local filming includes a pilot for a TV series called Tough Trade and A Pure Country Gift, a feature film sequel to the 1992 movie Pure Country starring George Strait that is currently filming around Nashville. This summer, 821 Entertainment announced projects in the pipeline that may be filmed in Tennessee. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Tim McGraw and A Vince Gill/Daughtry Duet are Among the Performers Added to the Lineup for 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards' Oct 16, 2009
Previously announced performers include Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Underwood, and Keith Urban. McGraw last performed on the CMA Awards stage in 2005, when he joined wife Faith Hill on "Like We Never Loved At All." His last solo performance on the CMA Awards was in 2004, when he opened the show with "How Bad Do You Want It?" The superstar, who has sold more than 40 million albums and dominated the charts with 30 No.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MORE: Brooks talks music, piracy Oct 16, 2009
Garth Brooks on comebacks, music piracy, more - USATODAY.com. Garth Brooks suggests that a one-day radio boycott by recording artists could help raise awareness of music piracy. (USA Today)
Garth Brooks Says He Will End Retirement Oct 16, 2009
He will play some of his own music, but also offer fans interpretations of his favorite artists, such as Merle Haggard, Elton John, George Strait and Simon & Garfunkel. Brooks said negotiations to get him on stage were tough because he was unwilling to compromise on the basics that helped make him the most successful solo artist in U.S. history with 128 million albums sold. (Click2Houston, TX)
Country crooners hit the Valley this month Oct 10, 2009
Johnson and Houser have been writing hit songs for years that include Give It Away, recorded by George Strait, and Trace Adkins Honky-Tonk Badonkadonk. . (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Thursday a big night for music in Fresno Oct 10, 2009
After George Strait, Rascal Flatts has sold the most tickets of any country act at Save Mart Center. The 5 Browns. (Fresno Bee)
Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood To Perform At CMA Awards Oct 6, 2009
The two singers are also competing in the Female Vocalist of the Year category. " And at the last month, she emerged from the New York City subway to dance atop taxi cabs, singing her VMA-winning song, "You Belong With Me. (VHI.com -- Music News)
CMAs: Brooks & Dunn to Say Farewell Oct 6, 2009
CMA also announced Monday that Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Sugarland, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban will perform. Also scheduled to play songs are co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. (CBS News)
The Stars at night were big and bright Oct 1, 2009
And that night, the stars couldn't have been any bigger or brighter as George Strait opened the Cedar Park Center in true Texas style. Strait started with Twang and ended with a bang, just like an old troubadour can do. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Strait rocks the Cedar Park Center Sep 30, 2009
George Strait delighted the crowd at a sold out Cedar Park Center on its opening night Friday ... George Strait setlist from Friday, Sept. 25. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Setting the stage for George Sep 30, 2009
Friday night, the venue opens in Texas-style big-time as George Strait will play a concert ... Lee Ann Womack will perform at 8 p.m. and George STrait will take the stage at 9 p.m. The Texas Stars of the American Hockey League will play its first home exhibition game on Sunday at 3 p.m.. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
A long time coming - Cedar Park Center opens today Sep 26, 2009
George Strait takes the stage at 9 p.m. tonight after Lee Ann Womack first warms up the stage ... (George Strait stage will be located there, but varies by show) ... The journey was long and tedious, nearly seven years from the inception of the idea and the dream, it has evolved to the Cedar Park Center's grand opening concert presenting the King of Country George Strait on Sept. 25, 2009. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Cowboys aim to open stadium with giant splash Sep 19, 2009
The retractable doors havent been used since the ribbon-cutting ceremony in May, and the retractable roof was opened only for part of the George Strait concert in June that was the stadiums very first event. Weather will determine if the roof is open this time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Arlington retailers say game on Sep 12, 2009
The stadium s inaugural event, a June concert featuring George Strait, also provided an indication of the stadium s potential draw for local businesses, Yelverton said ... Lincoln Square, which has about 3,000 parking spaces, adopted a similar philosophy, Dawson said, after the retail area saw low customer volume during the George Strait concert. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Brad Paisley and Keith Urban Nomination for CMA Musical Event of the Year Added to List of Finalists for 2009 CMA Awards Sep 11, 2009
""Start A Band" will be added to the list of nominees for the final ballot and all previously announced nominees will remain on the list."All of the nominees for Musical Event of the Year are deserving and in the interest of fairness will remain on the ballot for the final vote by our membership," Genovese said."We sincerely regret the omission of these two deserving artists from the list of nominees and apologize to Brad and Keith, and their representatives, for any confusion," Genovese... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brad Paisley leads with 6 CMA nominations Sep 10, 2009
Womack was another nominee Wednesday morning: her song with George Strait, Everything But Quits, was nominated for vocal event of the year ... Kenny ChesneyBrad PaisleyGeorge StraitTaylor SwiftKeith Urban ... Kenny ChesneyBrad PaisleyDarius RuckerGeorge StraitKeith Urban. (MSNBC -- Music)
Country Music Award Nominees Announced! Sep 10, 2009
Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, George Strait, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride were among the nominees ... "Everything But Quits" Lee Ann Womack (duet with George Strait) MCA Records Lee Ann Womack has won six CMA awards in her career, including Female Vocalist of the Year (2001) and Album of the Year (2005, for "There's More Where That Came From") ... This is the second time that Womack has been nominated in the Musical Event of the Year category for a performance with George... (ABC News)
Swift, Underwood, Rucker Get at Least 2 CMA Nods Sep 10, 2009
The 19-year-old sensation joined Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Darius Rucker as double nominees; Kenny Chesney and George Strait had three. The CMAs announced five categories on Wednesday's "Good Morning America," and will announce other nominees later in the morning on the CMT network. (Newsmax)
SIRIUS XM Radio To Celebrate Labor Day Weekend With Special Music Programming Sep 3, 2009
The country superstars will play their biggest hits and songs from their favorite country superstars, including Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, George Strait and Toby Keith. Friday, September 4 at 5:00 pm ET through Monday, September 7 at 11:59 pm ET.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Traditional country music is first love (5) Sep 1, 2009
He soaked up everything he could from watching those historic performances and even sought out George Strait and George Jones to autograph his beloved 1993 Martin D28 acoustic guitar. By blending old country sentiment with new country sound, Bentley has become one of the most consistent hitmakers to emerge in the genre this decade. (The Herald-Palladium)
Daily television guide Sep 1, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Jimmy loves Jerry's video board Aug 28, 2009
15 billion new home of his former team in June for the first event, a concert featuring George Strait and Reba McEntire, and couldn't take his eyes off the screens. He returned Thursday to film some commercials and still thinks they're just fine, even if a punt banged off them during a preseason game against Tennessee last weekend. (ESPN -- Football)
Jamey Johnson and James Otto to perform at Third Harvest Jubilee Concert Aug 26, 2009
Johnson co-wrote the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music 2007 Song of the Year "Give It Away," which was recorded by George Strait ... "Since the album's release in August 2008, the accolades have been pouring in from such publications as Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, Esquire, The Los Angeles Times and American Songwriter. He has sung for national audiences on the Jay Leno and David Letterman shows.Last December,... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Cowboys fans like what they see of new stadium Aug 22, 2009
The Breedvelds got a sneak peek inside when they attended the George Strait and Reba McEntire concert that was the stadiums premiere event 2 months ago. Jay Breedveld grew in Houston rooting for the Oilers, but he was wearing a Cowboys shirt while tailgating in one of the closest parking spots to one of the plaza entrances about three hours before the game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Man in Black graces us with some travelin home music Aug 22, 2009
George Strait s I Hate Everything. Enjoy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
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Some of the hit song writers who write his material have produced tunes for the likes of George Strait and Reba McEntire. Whitworth records in the studio with some big names in the industry. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Army medic-training home fending off Texas sprawl Aug 20, 2009
Retired NBA legend David Robinson and country star George Strait are among those who call the area home. Dvorak said the Army could relocate its training if development continues to be a problem. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cobra Starship's Hot Mess Cleans Up At #4 On Billboard Aug 20, 2009
King of country George Strait lands #1, and Neil Diamond takes #2. by Gil Kaufman. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Strait's CDpleasinglyoriginal Aug 17, 2009
On his 26th studio album, country music king George Strait could have delivered another one of his classy, authentic and predictable batch of songs. Nobody would have complained, because Strait on autopilot is better than just about any freshly scrubbed pop singer posing as a country crooner. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Jamie Foxx is playing the musician Aug 14, 2009
Q. Rascal Flatts or George Strait. I want to spark a country war. (Boston Globe)
Best bets: Mad Men returns for third season Aug 11, 2009
Country singer George Strait returns with a new album, Twang. This time its a family affair; four of the songs on the new album were written by Straits son George Jr. (aka Bubba). (MSNBC -- Television)
Strait’s ‘Twang’ comes up short Aug 10, 2009
Country George Strait Twang MCA Nashville Essential "Twang". George Strait has been such a model of consistency that you re almost shocked when an album this erratic comes along. (Boston Globe)
Exclusive Version of Taylor Swift Music and Video Now Available Only to Best Buy's @15 Members Aug 8, 2009
"Looking back at being 15, I wouldn't have changed anything. If I had been popular, I would have been perfectly content with staying where I was, Swift says in the TSA. In high school, it's cool to be different. And the farther away you get from middle school, junior high, the more you realize that. In the real world, if you have something about yourself that's different, you're lucky. It's not a curse.The @15 platform strives to inspire teen-led social change at both the national and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wilco tickets go on sale Friday Aug 6, 2009
George Strait will open the CPC on Sept. 25. Reader Comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Woman Sees Jesus In Rose Pedal Aug 5, 2009
"It's kind of like that song George Strait sings, 'I Saw God Today,'" said Heath. "You know he's laying signs around us all the time and we may not see them, but other people might pick up on it. This right here is unbelievable.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Artist Profile: Billy Currington Aug 3, 2009
Alan Jackson and George Strait are two names that come to mind; they choose great songs and let their music speak for them. Georgia-born Billy Currington is also known for his laid back demeanor, but he adds two weapons to his arsenal: a distinctive southern voice that draws as much for Rhythm and Blues as it does from Country music, and a taste for sultry songs that appeal to country music's female audience. (Suite101.com)
Foxx hits the concert trail Jul 25, 2009
The classically trained pianist, 41, promises that the concert will feature music from his two best-selling albums (2005's "Unpredictable" and last year's "Intuition"), tributes to Michael Jackson and George Strait (Foxx loved country growing up in Texas), and, yes, some comedy and impressions (President Obama, Ray Charles). He recently took a few questions. (Erie Times-News, PA)
* Costa Rica, Mexico advance to semis Jul 21, 2009
Before that the vaunted glass-walled facility had played host to concerts by country singer George Strait and the Jonas Brothers last month. The second game was played before a full house of 82,252. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Fuller portrait of slain Fla. couple emerges Jul 18, 2009
On her MySpace page, Melanie Billings said she was a "total Internet and ebay JUNKIE" and that her favorite song was "I Cross My Heart," by country music star George Strait. She loved the TV shows "CSI,""Law " and "The Sopranos.". (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fans can join in the chorus for Songs of Love Jul 10, 2009
In 1996, a song he co-wrote, "One Night at a Time," was No. 1 for five straight weeks for George Strait. He also was a member of the country group Ricochet, which had a No. 1 hit in 1994. (Albany Times Union)
Cowboys Stadium upcoming schedule Jul 10, 2009
After big-ticket concerts featuring George Strait and the Jonas Brothers opened Cowboys Stadium, here's a list of the next 10 events at the $1. 15 billion facility. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Brad Paisley’s songs define ‘modern’ country Jul 5, 2009
He s quickly becoming his generation s George Strait; he s just short a few dozen No. 1 hits. On American Saturday Night, more than on his previous efforts, there s an easy charm to the songs that suggests Paisley relished recording them. (Boston Globe)
Singer masterminds CD of music, friends Jul 2, 2009
"We opened shows for Reba McEntire, George Strait, Brooks Toby Keith and others. "In 2005, I came off the road to write full time and got a contract with Curb Records' publishing branch. Terri and I have stayed close, and she is the godmother of my daughter. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jamey Johnson concert tickets on sale Wednesday Jul 1, 2009
Johnson is also the co-writer of the CMA and ACM 2007 Song of the Year Give It Away, recorded by George Strait. His songs have also been recorded by Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Strait brings Country Fest to a close Jul 1, 2009
Known as the "King of Country," George Strait closed Country Fest late Sunday night ... CADOTT Unlike most County Fest stars, George Strait didn t jump onto stage playing a hit song ... Johnson and LaBarge stood in a line that often reached 40 to 50 people deep for George Strait T-shirts and other merchandise. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Strait, Swift headline 22nd Fest in Cadott Jun 25, 2009
Country music legend George Strait will headline the 22nd annual Chippewa Valley Country Fest with a show Sunday night ... George Strait was producing county music hits long before 19-year-old Taylor Swift was born, but both will grace the main stage of Cadott s Country Fest at the annual event that begins Thursday ... George Strait, he s the king of country. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sophia's Song Jun 23, 2009
"I Saw God Today" George Strait. (and the song that now plays every time Steve crosses the Bassmaster stage). (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Variable iTunes pricing a moneymaker for artists Jun 23, 2009
Universal Music Group Nashville lowered the price of six popular George Strait songs to 69 cents the same week CBS televised a Strait concert. That week track sales jumped 283% from the prior six-week average. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
@15 Named Official Charitable Partner of the TAYLOR SWIFT FEARLESS 2009 TOUR Jun 23, 2009
15 Named Official Charitable Partner of the TAYLOR SWIFT FEARLESS 2009 TOUR - Yahoo (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cowboys Stadium makes improvements for Jonas Brothers Jun 22, 2009
Some George Strait concert goers had problems with the sound inside and food shortages at concession stands. "Some of the concession stands we took over the same day of the concert the last time and we didn't have time to get stocked and ready, but this time, we had time to get the food in there and two weeks to get everything going," said Cowboys Stadium spokesman Brett Daniels. (KHOU.com, TX)
Wild election comes to an end Jun 20, 2009
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:22 PM:" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact: The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.I think it's very peculiar that the George Strait concert story disappeared... just because of a few unflattering posts!SHAME ON YOU, HCN. Your readers and local citizens deserve better. ". LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:17 PM:" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to... (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Taylor Swift Raps And Wins At CMT Awards Jun 18, 2009
" Though it was clearly Swift's night, it was Brad Paisley who actually won the show's award tally, taking home Best Male Vocalist ("Waiting on a Woman"), Performance of the Year ("Country Boy" with Alan Jackson, George Strait and Dierks Bentley) and Best Collaboration ("Start a Band" with Keith Urban). Accepting for the latter, whose video features two kids playing "Rock Band," Urban urged, "Learn guitar, kids. the real thing. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Complete list of winners Jun 18, 2009
-- Performance of the year: Alan Jackson, George Strait, Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley, "Country Boy.". -- Wide open country video: Kid Rock, "All Summer Long.". (Albany Times Union)
Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley The Big Winners At The CMTs Jun 18, 2009
Video of the year: Taylor Swift, "Love Story."Male video: Brad Paisley, "Waitin' On a Woman."Female video: Taylor Swift, "Love Story."Group video: Rascal Flatts, "Every Day."Duo video: Sugarland, "All I Want to Do."Breakthrough video: Zac Brown Band, "Chicken Fried."Collaborative video: Brad Paisley with Keith Urban, "Start a Band."Performance of the year: Alan Jackson, George Strait, Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley, "Country Boy."Wide open country video: Kid Rock, "All Summer Long."Video... (KWTX.com, TX)
Taylor Swift wins video of the year at CMT awards Jun 18, 2009
Brad Paisley was the night's other big winner, taking home awards for male video ("Waitin' on a Woman"), collaborative video ("Start a Band" with Keith Urban) and performance of the year (Alan Jackson's "Country Boy" with Jackson, George Strait and Dierks Bentley). "Start a Band" features two youngsters playing the "Rock Band" music video game. (Albany Times Union)
Adkins: Trust Instincts, Get CMT Noms Jun 17, 2009
He's also up for collaborative video for his duet with Keith Urban, "Start a Band," and for performance of the year for "Country Boy" with Alan Jackson, George Strait and Bentley. Swift's "Love Story" is nominated for video of the year and female video of the year, and her performance of "Photograph" with Def Leppard is nominated for performance of the year and wide open country video of the year. (CBS News)
BREAKING NEWS: George Strait to open event center Jun 17, 2009
It should be the biggest concert in the history of Cedar Park as George Strait will open the Cedar Park Center on Sept. 25 ... This will be the second Texas venue George Strait will have opened this year ... grtgrtgranny wrote on Jun 17, 2009 12:35 AM:" Well - so much for thinking there would be a place to take my great grandkids. Had considered taking them to the Dinasours, but is sure out of the question on a fixed income. As for George Strait, he's always been a favorite, but "Artist of the... (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Brad Paisley cleans up at CMT Awards Jun 17, 2009
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 Giants: Alan Jackson). Country darling Taylor Swift was awarded Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for Love Story, which also nabbed Video Director honors for Trey Fanjoy. (USA Today -- Life)
Music Reviews Jun 16, 2009
9h ago By , Special for USA TODAY 'Living for the Night,' the new single from the king of country, is the first of about a hundred that George Strait has written himself. 10h ago By , and , USA TODAY Those Jonas Brothers fans are just going to love it when they hear the three brothers tell them they're "much better" than that girl with "all the tears on her guitar.". (USA Today -- Life)
May 16 nuptials for Turner-Hollowell Jun 16, 2009
A program of wedding music was provided by Jean Arnold of Roanoke Rapids, pianist, Charles Chad Turner Jr. of Roanoke Rapids, soloist, sung I Will Be Here, originally by Steven Curtis Chapman and other music I Cross My Heart, by George Strait and God Bless the Broken Road, by Rascal Flatts was provided on tape. Given in marriage by her father, Charles Turner, the bride wore a strapless A-line white matte satin gown ruched to the left side and highlighted with an asymmetrical line of the color... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
THE PLAYLIST: George Strait, Madcon and more Jun 16, 2009
Another exquisite arrangement from George Strait ... By Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY Living for the Night, the new single from the king of country, is the first of about a hundred that George Strait has written himself. (USA Today -- Life)
Glaxo signs deal with Concert on early stage drugs Jun 6, 2009
We have insured events featured some of todays hottest artists including; Gwen Stefani, George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Maroon 5, 3 Doors Down. Browse a huge selection now. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
CBS opens strong in rerun season Jun 5, 2009
It had the seven most-watched shows in prime-time television, and the only original was a George Strait special ... 36 million; "George Strait: Academy of Country Music Artist of the Decade," CBS, 10. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
