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Kyle Field
After more than 30 years of a lifestyle that often required lots of time on the road, country legend George Strait has saddled up for what he says will be his final tour, a two-year outing dubbed The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.
More than 20 farewell concerts take place between January and May of 2014, and the shows -- many of which will feature a big-name special guest such as Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Martina McBride, or Sheryl Crow -- are proving to be hot tickets as fans celebrate the storied career of the country mainstay. He announced his retirement from the road during a September 2012 press conference in Nashville, and played more than 20 farewell shows during early 2013.
Strait doesn't plan to ride into the sunset -- he's just done with long tours. He recently renewed his deal with MCA Records, so he'll keep releasing new music and plans to also play select concert dates in the future. But grueling trips aboard the tour bus are in his rearview mirror.
After the Urban Cowboy ethos dominated country music in the late '70s, Strait emerged in the early '80s with his take on classic country stylings, and is often credited with paving the way for other neo-traditionalist superstars like Garth Brooks, Dwight Yoakam, and Randy Travis.
Strait's catalog includes timeless hits like "Amarillo by Morning," "All My Ex's Live in Texas," "Love Without End, Amen," and "I've Come to Expect it From You."
A 2006 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Strait's remarkable career has included a record 60 No. 1 songs on the country chart. He holds many other country sales records, including most No. 1 albums and most gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums. Only Elvis Presley and The Beatles have more combined gold and platinum albums in their catalogs.
A native of Poteet, Texas, south of San Antonio, Strait grew up in neighboring Frio County. He first took up music in high school as a member of a rock garage band. After a stint in the Army, he earned an Agriculture degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos while playing in a bar band that performed around central and south Texas.
Strait signed with MCA Records in 1981, after Erv Woolsey, who ran one of the bars Strait's band played, urged Nashville talent scouts to check him out. Woolsey went on to become Strait's manager.
It was great concert and the venue was good. The sound was better than some other concert we seen in Lucas Oil. Everybody played for a long time. We would have like to have heard more of George's old song, than the new album release.
I’ve been to well over 100 concerts but Gorge Strait is now my all time favorite one. What a legend! Hoping to catch him again next year!
It was a great concert! Had great seats & loved it all!!
Absolutely the best concert I have been to in years! George Strait sounded great and played forever! Cannot believe I missed countless opportunities over the past 40 years to see him perform live, do NOT miss seeing him in concert! He is the BEST!
The concert was great. I wasn't able to walk out but the staff made sure I was able to exit safely. My legs and hips gave out on me and I couldn't walk. I look forward to my next concert hopefully soon
Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton and George Strait!! What an awesome time!! Almost 6 hours from beginning to end.
Concert was one of the best I have ever been to!!! George definitely did not disappoint!!!
I’ve been to 4 of his concerts in my lifetime and this one was BY FAR THE BEST. He performed for hours with such energy, great spirits, and tribute! I’m so impressed!!!
Did I think my ticket price was worth what I got, I thought he was amazing for sure. I thought I was getting a special deal at the Emerald package🤷🏼♀️. I saw seats below me. They had paid a whole lot less so did I think it was worth it? No, not at all. I didn’t even get tequila with my Cotigo bag and cheap shot glasses. No, not at all. It was not worth the price for those tickets not sure why they thought a bag full of cheap shot glasses was worth the price of my tickets..
A great show! George Strait always gives a great concert. Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town were also great! The shown ran from 5:45 until about 11:30 with encores. In Indy I would not sit in section 143 - too much of an angle to the stage. Despite the seats which were super close to the stage (row 4) it was worth it!!
