george strait

Today marks the 179th anniversary of Texas Independence from Mexico.  So, it only seemed appropriate to use this special day to point out some of my favorite things about the Lone Star State.

Country music has never been hotter in terms of mainstream visibility, and the year-end touring numbers for 2014 offer more proof.

George Strait's fourth annual Vaqueros del Mar Invitational Golf Tournament and Auction raised a record $550,000 to benefit wounded military personnel.

'The Good Stuff' by Kenny Chesney, 'It Just Comes Natural' by George Strait, 'Big Green Tractor' by Jason Aldean, 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not' by Thompson Square, 'Everybody Wants to go to Heaven' by Kenny Chesney - what's the one common strain of these songs?

A lot of country stars admire King George Strait, but not all of them can call the legend a friend. Kenny Chesney is one of the exceptions, though.

An annual poll has confirmed what many people already knew: King George Strait and Garth Brooks are America's favorite country stars.

Two of the most impressive names in all of country music have risen to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. King George Strait and Mr. Garth Brooks were called out by several of their peers, and they both made good on the dare.

George Strait may have hung up his touring hat, but his live show can live on forever in a soon-to-be released live album. On Sept. 16, Strait will unleash 'The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium,' a 20-track live album recorded at his very last concert.

Rumors have been swirling this week that Carrie Underwood is in talks to headline the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show, and all we can say is, it's about time.

George Strait may have already made his last stop on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, but the record breaking hasn't stopped. Strait's final concert in Arlington, Texas broke not just attendance records -- the singer has also topped an even bigger ticket sales record!

George Strait is known for timeless country music, and his always-present black cowboy hat. At his final Cowboy Rides Away Tour stop, the singer tossed his hat into the audience, and one lucky man caught it -- and he plans on keeping it.

Balloons and confetti rained on the fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday night as George Strait played his final song, and walked off the stage forever for now. The Cowboy Rides Away ended with an all-star version of the track from 'Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind.'