On February 2nd, George Strait became a grandfather, as his son Bubba and wife Tamara became the parents of a baby boy. A couple days later, George mentioned the birth during a show in Phoenix. But George hadn’t confirmed the name of the boy until he spoke with Lon Helton of Country Countdown USA: “He’s […]
George Strait will co-host the Countdown March 17-18. This is his first full interview since becoming a grandfather. George talks about that, as well as his just-completed tour with Martina McBride. His current hit is “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright,” and George just met the songwriter during a surprise performance in Nashville. He also looks […]
Martina McBride spent the first two months of 2012 on the road with George Strait. The tour ended Saturday night in Kansas City. When she co-hosted Country Countdown USA, she told Lon Helton about the night he became a grandfather: “Norma his wife told me the weekend before they were anxiously awaiting their first grandchild. […]
Congratulations to George Strait & wife Norma on becoming first-time grandparents! Their son Bubba’s wife Tamara gave birth to a boy last week. Country Aircheck reports George announced the big news during a tour stop in Phoenix. No mention yet of the boy’s name. In October, Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with George about becoming […]
Miranda Lambert says her father forgave her for getting her first tattoo because of George Strait. She told Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton that it all happened five years ago, when she was opening shows for George Strait: “I had gotten my first tattoo of guns and wings because Kerosene had just gone Gold. My dad was on tour […]
When George Strait co-hosted the Countdown last month, he & Lon discussed his role in revitalizing a local San Antonio golf club. On Friday November 11, George was on hand at the Grand Re-opening of The Resort at Tapatio Springs. During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Strait and partner Tom Cusick detailed the many changes that have taken […]
Back in April of 2010, the Academy of Country Music honored Brooks & Dunn with a Last Rodeo Tribute Concert. Country’s top stars were on hand to perform for Kix & Ronnie, including Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, and George Strait. They each sang a Brooks & Dunn classic, and […]
This is a year of many personal milestones for George Strait. He released his first single in 1981, so this is the 30th anniversary of his recording career. His son Bubba was born 30 years ago. And he will celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary with wife Norma in December. Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton spoke with George […]
When George Strait isn’t on a stage or a horse, you’re likely to find him on a golf course. In fact, he probably spends more time golfing than in music. So it was no surprise when earlier this year, George Strait became partner in the Tapatio Golf Course and Resort, outside San Antonio TX. He […]
George Strait is a dedicated family man. He’s been married to his wife Norma for almost 40 years (they celebrate that anniversary in December). And he does just about everything with his 30 year old son Bubba, also known as George Jr. Father & son golf together, team rope together, ride horses together, and a […]
