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Jones AT&T Stadium
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Jones AT&T Stadium
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.
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Took my family it was an absolute blast watching them experience live music for the first time. The energy, the lights, the crowd… unforgettable. Parking, on the other hand? Total disaster Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it this time, I have 4 tickets if you want them hmu. First come, first served don’t miss out on an epic night!
George Strait has been MY MOST LOVED SINGER SINCE BACK IN THE Early 1980’s. Would live to Meet George❣️♥️❣️♥️
I have loved George since playing in my grandpa's pool hall in our little hometown in the 80’s. I was a wreck trying to make sure I got tickets. I never dreamed I would get to see him in SC. Now to live til May. 🤔🤔Can check it off my bucket list.
I have waiting since 1993 when I became country he is my all time favorite I saw him come out and cried as my Doughter recorded me it was amazing.
The show was amazing, had the best time singing along. He made the show lively, energetic, and fun. Bringing out Miranda Lambert was epic. Definitely a night to remember.
This was the best concert I’ve ever been to! I am so happy I went and got the tickets! George put on an amazing show that left me speechless. This was by far the best concert I’ve ever been to! If you ever have the opportunity GO!!
I paid $$$$$ ( enough for a car or a downpayment on a house) for front row center tickets A3 Row 1 seats 23, 24, 25 & 26 and we had HUGE, HUGE stationery cameras and camera men with hats on obstructing our view. The cameramen / cameras were standing on 2'-3' steel deck right in front of us. We spoke to security and the cameramen - nothing we could do. Please be careful when buying front row @ sofi stadium. Just because the ticket says no obstruction - full view - doesn't mean you will have a clear view for the artist. We had to watch the show on the screens along with all the other folks in all the other sections. I was very disappointed in the amount of money I paid, in the venue and the artists for allowing this to happen. I have spoken to ticketmaster they said that they only put on the tickets if there is an obstruction communicated to them from the venue. The venue says it's the artist and they are responsible for the obstruction. I am stuck in a triangle of corporation bureaucracy.
First time to SoFi stadium, great access into the site. Great seats, incredible sound!! Easiest bathroom experience EVER!!! That's important! Got to see not ONE, TWO legends of country, plus an added bonus of Miranda Lambert coming out! Can't say enough about this concert.
Go see George strait whenever you can! Seeing him and Chris Stapleton was such a great experience
I am a newbie when it comes to country music. But, when an icon like "King George"comes into town, it's a must to attend. And, it did not disappoint! The crowd was singing along, cheering along, and glad we all attending this EPIC moment...Not to mention it was at SoFi! And, not to mention Chris Stapleton opened for him. Wow!!! King George tells his country stories like no other. Loved it!
