George Strait is one week away from his 61st birthday, and one hit away from his 60th #1 hit. If “Give It All We Got Tonight” makes it to the top of the chart this week, he will get 60 For 60! Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton asked Strait about what it would mean: “It blows my […]
George Strait co-hosts the Countdown this week. His current Top 10 hit is “Give It All We Got Tonight.” It’s from his new album, “Love Is Everything,” available next week. George talks with Lon about his “Cowboy Rides Away Tour,” his recent appearances with Garth Brooks, and his thoughts about having 60 #1 records. He […]
George Strait announced his plans today for a final two-year tour: “The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.” The press conference was hosted by Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton in the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville. George said, “It’s been a hard decision for me to make, but as far as the touring […]
Last time George Strait co-hosted Country Countdown USA, he mentioned he had just purchased a golf resort near his home in San Antonio. In November, George presided over the grand opening of The Resort at Tapatio Springs. George told Lon Helton about the event: “It went great, it really was fun, we had a golf […]
George Strait hosted his 30th annual Team Roping Championship in March at the San Antonio Rose Palace. Over 500 teams competed for cash and prizes valued at over $700,000. George told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that he never expected the event to become so big: “I had no idea we could grow it like we […]
Happy Birthday to George Strait, who turns 60 today! The Hall of Famer just picked up his 59th #1 song with “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright.” That milestone was on his mind when he spoke to Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton about turning 60: “My gosh, I’m a couple of #1 records behind my age, […]
Blake Shelton toured with George Strait in 2009. But it’s rare that Blake gets to spend some personal time with The King. He told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton the two got together last December. Blake was in Las Vegas for the American Country Awards, and George was there for the National Finals Rodeo. Blake […]
Last month, George Strait made a surprise appearance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for his longtime record label MCA. Also present that day was American Idol winner Scotty McCreery. Scotty performed several Strait hits during the Idol competition. George told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton he enjoyed meeting the Idol winner: “I met him before the label […]
This will be a milestone year for George Strait. In May he will celebrate his 60th birthday. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with George about that special day: “You would have to bring that up! Yeah I’ll be 60, so I’m a couple of #1 records behind my age. I’ve gotta catch up. I […]
George Strait has more #1 songs than any other recording artist with 58. But of those big hits, the only song George actually wrote was “Here For a Good Time.” Last month, George surprised radio programmers by performing at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium during the annual Country Radio Seminar. After performing two songs acoustically, George was presented […]
