K99 – Colorado’s Best Country » George Strait http://k99.com Mon, 20 May 2013 16:19:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 George Strait, 'Love Is Everything' – Album Review http://k99.com/george-strait-love-is-everything/ http://k99.com/george-strait-love-is-everything/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 02:30:37 +0000 Billy Dukes http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=175124 George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-love-is-everything/feed/ 0 Ethan Miller, Getty Images Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight http://k99.com/garth-brooks-george-strait-performance-2013-acm-awards/ http://k99.com/garth-brooks-george-strait-performance-2013-acm-awards/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000 Sterling Whitaker http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=167594 Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/garth-brooks-george-strait-performance-2013-acm-awards/feed/ 0 Ethan Miller, Getty Images George Strait Honored With Career Achievement Award at 2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony http://k99.com/george-strait-career-achievement-award-2013-country-radio-hall-of-fame-ceremony/ http://k99.com/george-strait-career-achievement-award-2013-country-radio-hall-of-fame-ceremony/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:14:39 +0000 Megan Pacella http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=159294 As one of the reigning kings of country music, George Strait has scored 59 No. 1 hit singles during his illustrious his career. That's why it's not surprising that the Country Radio Hall of Fame honored Strait with a Career Achievement Award at Tuesday's (Feb. 28) ceremony.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-career-achievement-award-2013-country-radio-hall-of-fame-ceremony/feed/ 0 Rick Diamond, Getty Images George Strait Being Honored by Country Radio Hall of Fame http://k99.com/george-strait-bhonored-by-country-radio-hall-of-fame/ http://k99.com/george-strait-bhonored-by-country-radio-hall-of-fame/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:00:19 +0000 Sterling Whitaker http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=157055 The legendary George Strait is set to be honored by the Country Radio Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Feb. 26, where he will receive the Country Radio Broadcasters' 2013 Career Achievement Award. The music icon, who has scored an astonishing 59 No. 1 hit singles in his career, is being recognized for his indelible contributions to country radio over the last several decades.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-bhonored-by-country-radio-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 Ethan Miller, Getty Images George Strait And Martina McBride Cover George and Tammy [VIDEO] http://k99.com/george-strait-and-martina-mcbride-cover-george-and-tammy-video/ http://k99.com/george-strait-and-martina-mcbride-cover-george-and-tammy-video/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:40:56 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/?p=243552 George Strait is making so many memories on his farewell tour. He has been doing tunes he hasn't done in years and doing some interesting duets.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-and-martina-mcbride-cover-george-and-tammy-video/feed/ 0 George Strait Gets Emotional On Farewell Tour [VIDEO] http://k99.com/george-strait-gets-emotional-on-farewell-tour-video/ http://k99.com/george-strait-gets-emotional-on-farewell-tour-video/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:24:56 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/?p=238835 Aside from Elvis, George Strait has been my musical hero. He is and always has been pure class. There is bond between George and his fans that you rarely see.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-gets-emotional-on-farewell-tour-video/feed/ 0 George Strait – 2013 New Album Preview http://k99.com/george-strait-2013-new-album/ http://k99.com/george-strait-2013-new-album/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:00:35 +0000 Sterling Whitaker http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=148206 Superstar George Strait may be retiring from the road, but we expect to see a new album from the 60-year-old entertainer in 2013. Though Strait has announced that his concert dates in 2013 and 2014 will be the last of his career, he is working on songs for a new studio record, and he plans to continue recording an album every year.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-2013-new-album/feed/ 0 See George Strait Live at His Farewell Show in San Antonio http://k99.com/see-george-strait-live-at-his-farewell-show-in-san-antonio/ http://k99.com/see-george-strait-live-at-his-farewell-show-in-san-antonio/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:45:51 +0000 Townsquare Media http://tsminteractive.com/?p=153453 This is the concert George Strait has prepared his entire career for – a stop in his hometown of San Antonio for the grand finale of his “Cowboy Rides Away" farewell tour.

Now, we're giving you the chance to fly to San Antonio to attend the concert with one guest. We'll also give you all of George Straits albums on CD and $500 to blow in San Antonio.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/see-george-strait-live-at-his-farewell-show-in-san-antonio/feed/ 0 Ethan Miller, Getty Images See George Strait in His Final Tour http://k99.com/see-george-strait-in-his-final-tour-3/ http://k99.com/see-george-strait-in-his-final-tour-3/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:22:53 +0000 George King http://k99.com/?p=232098 K99 is giving you a chance to see George Strait in concert in his hometown of San Antonio, TX. Last year George Strait announced he is retiring from touring. His final tour has been named the "Cowboy Rides Away Tour". Starting today (Monday) you'll have a chance to enter to win a trip to see George in his hometown of San Antonio, TX.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/see-george-strait-in-his-final-tour-3/feed/ 0 George Strait, Facebook See George Strait in his final Tour! http://k99.com/see-george-strait-in-his-final-tour/ http://k99.com/see-george-strait-in-his-final-tour/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 George King http://k99.com/?p=231815 Want to see George Strait on his final tour?

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/see-george-strait-in-his-final-tour/feed/ 0 George Strait 2013 Final Tour Tickets on Sale This Week http://k99.com/george-strait-2013-final-tour-tickets-on-sale-this-week/ http://k99.com/george-strait-2013-final-tour-tickets-on-sale-this-week/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:00:45 +0000 Alanna Conaway http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=128096 Fans who are still at a loss for words about George Strait announcing his final tour have a bit of good news to cheer them up this week. Tickets for the 2013 portion of the Cowboy Rides Away Tour will go on sale Friday (Oct. 12).

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-2013-final-tour-tickets-on-sale-this-week/feed/ 0 Rick Diamond, Getty Images George Strait Hand-Picked Cities for Final Tour Dates http://k99.com/george-strait-explains-why-he-hand-picked-special-cities-for-final-tour-dates/ http://k99.com/george-strait-explains-why-he-hand-picked-special-cities-for-final-tour-dates/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:30:32 +0000 Sterling Whitaker http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=127106 George Strait recently announced that his upcoming tour will be his last, but his fans will have plenty of chances to say goodbye in person as he visits 40 cities over the next two years. The country superstar didn't just route his farewell tour to the biggest ticket-selling markets; he says he chose each city very carefully because of some personal connection.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-explains-why-he-hand-picked-special-cities-for-final-tour-dates/feed/ 0 Get A CMA Awards Trip or George Strait Autographed Guitar And Help High Park Fire Victims http://k99.com/get-a-cma-awards-trip-or-george-strait-autographed-guitar-and-help-high-park-fire-victims/ http://k99.com/get-a-cma-awards-trip-or-george-strait-autographed-guitar-and-help-high-park-fire-victims/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:52:33 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/?p=164794 Have you ever watched the CMA awards and wished you could be there in the audience? I have had the honor of winning one of those bad boys and got to sit in the crowd and watch the show. I am a huge music freak and it was the biggest thrill of my life as a fan. The awards shows are the greatest concerts you will ever see. All of your favorite artists on one stage for one show and you could be there.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/get-a-cma-awards-trip-or-george-strait-autographed-guitar-and-help-high-park-fire-victims/feed/ 0 Ethan Miller/Getty Images George Strait Scores 59th #1 at the Age of 59! [POLL] http://k99.com/george-strait-scores-59th-1-at-the-age-of-59/ http://k99.com/george-strait-scores-59th-1-at-the-age-of-59/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:51:57 +0000 DaveJensen http://k99.com/?p=116196 Who could ask for more?

He's 59... and this week-- George Strait achieved his 59th #1 single!

We have the ENTIRE list of his #1's (so far) - come on in!

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-scores-59th-1-at-the-age-of-59/feed/ 0 George Strait Confirms Name of New Grandson http://k99.com/george-strait-grandson-name-harvey/ http://k99.com/george-strait-grandson-name-harvey/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:03:30 +0000 Billy Dukes http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=79779 George Strait has opened up about life as a grandfather — and about the new little boy’s name. In an interview with Country Countdown USA‘s Lon Helton, Strait confirmed rumors that the family name would be carried on for decades to come.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-grandson-name-harvey/feed/ 0 Rick Diamond, Getty Images George Strait Cuts Kansas City Show Short Due to Illness http://k99.com/george-strait-illness/ http://k99.com/george-strait-illness/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:30:38 +0000 Brittany Joy Cooper http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=74607 This weekend, George Strait walked onstage at his Kansas City, Mo. show to meet 18,000 fans eagerly awaiting his performance. The country music veteran stepped up to the mic with his guitar and went through the motions of starting a show, just like he knows so well how to do. But after two songs, the seasoned talent had to cut the show short, admitting he was too sick to continue.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-illness/feed/ 0 Rick Diamond, Getty Images Brian & His 21-Month-Old Grandson Sing George Strait [VIDEO] http://k99.com/brian-his-21-month-old-grandson-sing-george-strait-video/ http://k99.com/brian-his-21-month-old-grandson-sing-george-strait-video/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:02:10 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/?p=108149 I have always been exposed to the power of music. I was raised in a home where music was always blasting. The voices of Elvis, Buck Owens, Eddie Albert and more filled my home. I would be lost without music and have passed that love on to my children. Now that I am a grandpa I have a new little musical mind to shape. I have been subjecting him to my singing along to radio since he was born. Now we have video of Zander singing with Grandpa.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/brian-his-21-month-old-grandson-sing-george-strait-video/feed/ 0 George Strait Inches Closer to Record With 85th Top 10 Single http://k99.com/george-strait-85-top-10-singles/ http://k99.com/george-strait-85-top-10-singles/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:09:03 +0000 Billy Dukes http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=70754 This week, George Strait‘s new song ‘Love’s Gonna Make it Alright’ became his 85th Top 10 single on the Billboard country song charts. The legend continues to distance himself from any modern country singer while he chases Eddy Arnold’s record of 92 Top 10 hits.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-85-top-10-singles/feed/ 0 Ethan Miller, Getty Images Win a Guitar Autographed by George Strait http://k99.com/win-a-guitar-autographed-by-george-strait/ http://k99.com/win-a-guitar-autographed-by-george-strait/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:37:32 +0000 K99 Staff http://k99.com/?p=38251 It's your chance to win a guitar autographed by the king of country himself, George Strait. It's easy to enter to win on the K99 Facebook page.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/win-a-guitar-autographed-by-george-strait/feed/ 0 Ethan Miller, Getty Images George Strait's 'Here for a Good Time' Debuts at Number One http://k99.com/george-strait-here-for-a-good-time-number-one/ http://k99.com/george-strait-here-for-a-good-time-number-one/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:34:08 +0000 Jeff Giles http://tsminteractive.com/?p=46454  

MCA Nashville

Congratulations are in order for George Strait, who just added yet another number one record to his awe-inspiring list of chart-topping hits.

Strait’s new album, ‘Here for a Good Time,’ debuted on top of the Billboard country charts this week, surging past Jason Aldean and Jake Owen with more than 91,000 copies sold.

Read More|Comment

]]> http://k99.com/george-strait-here-for-a-good-time-number-one/feed/ 0