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world2 months ago

Fans Petition to Replace Bad Bunny with Country Legend George Strait at Super Bowl Halftime

A Change.org petition with over 60,000 signatures is calling for country legend George Strait to replace Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer, citing a desire to honor American musical roots and concerns over Bad Bunny's style and performances. The decision to feature Bad Bunny has also faced political backlash, with critics arguing it does not align with traditional family values or American culture.

via AL.com|
#bad-bunny#george-strait#halftime-show
entertainment5 months ago

George Strait and Kennedy Center Honors Highlight American Performing Arts

George Strait is rightly recognized with a Kennedy Center Honor, highlighting his four-decade career and contributions to country music, amidst ongoing political polarization surrounding the awards. The article emphasizes that his selection is well-deserved and apolitical, despite the politicization of the honors in recent years, and advocates for celebrating his achievements without political bias.

via - Saving Country Music|
#awards#country-music#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

George Strait Steals the Show at CMA Awards with Lifetime Achievement Honor

George Strait, the 'King of Country,' amused fans with his seemingly unimpressed reactions during the 2024 Country Music Awards performances, sparking laughter on social media. Despite his apparent disapproval of the current state of country music, Strait was honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. The event featured performances by artists like Chris Stapleton and Post Malone, who made his CMA debut. Strait later expressed gratitude to his fans and family, particularly his wife Norma, during his acceptance speech.

via Daily Mail|
#cma-awards#country-music#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton Shine at 2024 CMA Awards

The 2024 CMA Awards featured standout performances and notable wins, with Chris Stapleton taking home three awards, including single and song of the year for "White Horse," and Morgan Wallen winning entertainer of the year. Highlights included a tribute to George Strait, who received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, with performances by Lainey Wilson, Jamey Johnson, and others. Brooks & Dunn, along with Jelly Roll, delivered a powerful rendition of "Believe," while Post Malone and Chris Stapleton opened the show with "California Sober."

via Billboard|
#chris-stapleton#cma-awards-2024#country-music
entertainment1 year ago

CMA Awards 2024: Highlights, Winners, and George Strait's Lifetime Honor

The 2024 CMA Awards honored George Strait with a tribute performance featuring artists like Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson, celebrating his illustrious career in country music. Strait received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his significant impact on the genre. Despite his long career, Strait continues to release music and break records, including a recent record for the largest ticketed concert in the U.S. The awards show will be available to stream on Hulu.

via American Songwriter|
#cma-awards#country-music#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

George Strait Honored at CMA Awards Amid Star-Studded Performances

George Strait, known as the "King of Country," is being honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Despite his country music legacy, Strait initially played in a rock band and was influenced by The Beatles. He achieved a remarkable feat by selling out Cowboys Stadium in under an hour in 2009. Strait has also shown remarkable loyalty to MCA Records, his label since 1981, where he signed a contract initially for just one song.

via American Songwriter|
#cma-awards#country-music#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Country Star George Strait Mourns Loss of Longtime Manager and Band Member on Same Day"

Country music star George Strait mourns the deaths of his manager, Erv Woolsey, and fiddler/mandolinist Gene Elders, who both passed away within hours of each other. Woolsey had complications from surgery, while no information was shared about Elders' cause of death. The singer expressed his deep sadness and offered prayers to both families, noting that his music family won't be the same without them.

via Yahoo Life|
#country-music#deaths#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Country Music Legends George Strait and Chris Stapleton Unite for Epic Jack Trice Stadium Concert

George Strait and Chris Stapleton will hold a concert at Jack Trice Stadium on May 25, 2024, marking the first major concert at the venue in over 20 years. Iowa State University is constructing CyTown, an entertainment district between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, with plans to enhance the music and cultural scene in Ames. Concert promoters have previously hesitated due to concerns about protecting the football field, but an early spring window allows for field maintenance before the football season. Tickets for the concert will go on sale on September 22, 2023.

via KCCI Des Moines|
#chris-stapleton#concert#cytown
entertainment2 years ago

"Country Legends George Strait and Chris Stapleton Set to Rock Rice-Eccles Stadium in 2024"

George Strait, the King of Country, will be bringing his stadium tour to Salt Lake City in 2024, with a concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium on June 29. Joining him on the tour will be Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town. Tickets will go on sale to the public on September 22, with early access for American Express card holders and George Strait fan club members. This will be one of the few tours to come to Rice-Eccles Stadium, following acts like U2, Garth Brooks, and Imagine Dragons.

via FOX 13 News Utah|
#chris-stapleton#concert-tour#country-music