George Strait is giving his fans an early Christmas present with back-to-back shows in Vegas this December. King George will be at the T-Mobile Arena December 2nd and 3rd with opener Caitlyn Smith. Before he heads back to Las Vegas, Strait will also headline Kansas City’s GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 30 with…… MORE
The CMT Music Awards were Monday night – but if you missed it…we got you. Check out a montage of the winner’s speeches that includes Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Maddie from Maddie & Tae, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, & George Strait. Keith Urban got things started with a great performance of his current…… MORE
Scotty McCreery‘s music video for his current single “Damn Strait” goes back to where it started for George Strait – filmed at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, TX – the place where George was a regular before he signed his record deal. Scotty says “‘Damn Strait’ is both a classic country heartbreak song as well…… MORE
Scotty McCreery was first inspired to become a singer because of George Strait…now he’s singing “Damn Strait.” It turns out when Scotty was young his first concert helped him decide a career path, “The first country music concert I ever went to was George Strait, Reba, and Lee Ann Womack. When I saw that show…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 29th On this day in 2020, Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is certified double-platinum In 2014, Brett Eldredge was at number-one with “Beat Of The Music.” In 2012 Blake Shelton’s hit song, “Honey Bee” was certified Double-Platinum And on this day in 2002, George Strait…… MORE
George Strait has announced that he’ll be back in Las Vegas this August for back-to-back shows on the 13th and 14th. George’s Strait To Vegas shows were interrupted by the 2020 shut-down, but now the King is heading back. He says, “The Ace in the Hole Band and I have been looking forward to…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 18th On this day in 2020 Kenny Chesney’s Here And Now was at number-1 on the country album chart In 2016 Thomas Rhett’s “Die A Happy Man” is certified double platinum On this day in 2005, Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” is certified platinum And…… MORE
Sunday night Matthew McConaughey hosted the fundraiser We’re Texas to help out his home state after it was ravaged by recent winter storms. At just over 2 hours – the benefit featured music, stories, and appearances by Texans of all shapes and sizes. With performances by Willie Nelson, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Parker…… MORE
This Sunday, March 21st, actor Matthew McConaughey will be hosting the We’re Texas – A Virtual Benefit. Matthew posted, “We’re Texas, a virtual revival where we can all come together to help Texas recover from the winter storm. Join me, Camila McConaughey, J.K. Livin Foundation and an ALL-STAR Texas lineup. You can watch the concert on…… MORE
Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in hospitals across the country, is hosting an online auction to support its program. Now through December 18, fans can bid on personalized items from George Strait, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Cassadee…… MORE
Toby Keith left us 10 months ago. But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way. He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62. The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…
While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1. Toby Keith. July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2. Kris Kristofferson. June 22nd, 1936 to…