When George Jones is honored with the star-studded tribute Still Playing Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones later this year, Tracy Lawrence will be among those paying homage to the country music legend. For Lawrence, it was a way for him to express his gratitude for how much Jones impacted him, especially when he was just getting his…
Several country music stars are combining their talents for one unforgettable night, to pay tribute to the late George Jones. Michael Ray, Tracy Lawrence, Trace Adkins and more will be part of Still Playing Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones, taking place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. They will join…
It’s the end of an era for George Jones fans. The museum, restaurant and rooftop bar honoring the country music legend in downtown Nashville has closed. The disappointing news was announced on social media. “The George Jones Restaurant, Museum and Rooftop started with the intention to have a place where George Jones fans could come and share in the…
A new song from George Strait is here! The 72-year-old just dropped “Three Drinks Behind,” from his forthcoming Cowboys and Dreamers album. The song was written by Benjamin Gaither, Jeff Silvey and Kim Williams. Strait has already released other tracks from Cowboys and Dreamers, including “MIA Down in MIA,” “The Little Things,” “Waymore’s Blues” and “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame,”…
George Strait is speaking out about his latest accomplishment. The King of Country Music just set a new record in the United States for the highest concert attendance, with 110,905 tickets sold for his show at A&M’s Kyle Field. “I’ve always said I’ve got the best fans in the world and Saturday night at Kyle Field in College Station,…
George Strait has broken a record for concert attendance in the United States with his latest show. The King of Country Music headlined a show at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field, setting a new record for the largest single ticketed concert event in the history of the United States, with an astounding 110,905 tickets sold. Strait was joined by openers…
George Strait just dropped a new song from his forthcoming Cowboys and Dreamers album. The King of Country Music released “MIA Down in MIA” as the first release from the new record, out on September 6. When releasing the song, Strait also spoke about his new album, which is being dedicated to three people close to him, who recently passed…
New music might soon be here from George Strait, and perhaps a documentary as well. The 70-year-old reveals he is planning on releasing a new album, following his 2019 Honky Tonk Time Machine, and that might not be his only new project in the new year. “I like making records and plan on doing another one soon,” Strait tells…
Thomas Rhett is not only one of the reigning superstars in country music, but he also grew up in the genre, thanks to his father, singer-songwriter Rhett Akins. So it might take a lot for Rhett to become starstruck, but he admits when he met George Strait, he was in awe of the country music icon. “I would say…
Alan Jackson received another award for his songwriting. After being the recipient of the ACM Poet’s Award at the recent ACM Honors, Jackson was honored again for his abilities to pen a song, this time with the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award, given to him from the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) at the annual Nashville Songwriter Awards. “When…
