George Strait News

When Texas Playboys front man and fiddler Jason Roberts steps onto a stage and utters his first “AH-ha” of the evening, western swing fans know they're seeing and hearing nothing less than the living embodiment of a musical tradition that stretches all the way back to 1933.

Since reopening earlier this year, the newly renovated Pompano Beach Amp has featured an all-star lineup of chart-topping acts. This summer and early fall, more classic artists will be taking the stage, making Pompano Beach the perfect place to party!

Indian Ranch announced that due to popular demand, a second show has been added for Get The Led Out on Friday, August 26, 2022. In addition, the lakeside venue announced that country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson will return on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson will perform with Blackberry Smoke and Megan Moroney as part of the After Hours Concert Series at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia on Friday, September 2, 2022.  Tickets go on sale Friday, April 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM.  A limited number of Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for $21 until April 28th while supplies last.

8x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton won three awards at last night’s 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Country Album (Starting Over), Best Country Solo Performance (“You Should Probably Leave”) and Best Country Song (“Cold”). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

This 12-track collection walks though the rollercoaster of emotions Austin has trekked through this past year and taps into his wide-ranging influences from Tupac and Nelly to George Strait and Tim McGraw. Singles from the forthcoming album that have been catching ears include the title track, “Ride 4 Me,” “Lifestyle ft. Colt Ford” and more.

This has been a big week for McCollum – attending his very first ACM Awards show and taking home the trophy for New Male Artist of the Year at the ceremony held in Las Vegas before taking the stage to perform his song, “Pretty Heart.” Tomorrow night, McCollum will be making a dream come true as he makes his RODEOHOUSTON debut to a sold-out crowd.

10x ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton won Male Artist of the Year at last night’s 57th ACM Awards. Stapleton also performed his song, “Watch You Burn,” during the live broadcast, which Vulture declared “the performance of the night.” Watch the new performance now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

MCA Nashville’s Catie Offerman releases her debut track today, “Happyland Trailer Park” – Listen here. Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she is already gaining a reputation as one of the genre’s most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists. A New Braunfels, Texas-native, Offerman wrote the buoyant “Happyland Trailer Park” with Nashville-based songwriters Joe Clemmons (Gabby Barrett, Ryan Hurd), and Rodney Clawson (George Strait, Jason Aldean, Faith Hill) with award-winning Dann Huff as the producer (Reba McEntire, Lady A, Thomas Rhett).

Stapleton is nominated for five awards at this year’s 57th ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year (“You Should Probably Leave,” as artist and producer) and Video of the Year (Taylor Swift’s “I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version)).” Check out the new list of tour dates now!

THE LOFT AT CITY WINERY presents Janie Barnett as she re-imagines Cole Porter on March 27, 2022. At this brunch show, Barnett throws Cole Porter's sultry, steamy songs of love and lust into her Urban Americana soup.

Actress and comedian Melissa Peterman, known for portraying 'Barbra Jean' on the television series “Reba” and currently on CBS #1 Comedy “Young Sheldon” as 'Brenda Sparks,' will host the 9th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) Awards, presented by HASK Beauty, bringing her humor and talent to the star-studded event.

THE LOFT AT CITY WINERY will present Janie Barnett as she reimagines Cole Porter on January 23rd, 2022. At this brunch show, Barnett takes Cole Porter’s sultry steamy songs of love and lust and throws them in her Urban Americana soup.

Florida Studio Theatre presents the original music revue, Friends in Low Places, celebrating the contemporary country musicians who transformed their genre and shot to the top of the charts. Exploring the artists who brought country music into the mainstream, like Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, and George Strait, this all-new Cabaret features such songs as “Could I Have This Dance,” “Bluebird,” and “Good Hearted Woman.”

Canadian country crooner Anthony Von is getting into the holiday spirit with his brand-new release, I'm Coming Home For Christmas. He has teamed up with The Country Note for the premiere of this festive video just in time for the upcoming season. I'm Coming Home For Christmas is currently available on all digital platforms.

Apple Music today announced Texas singer/songwriter Parker McCollum as the latest addition to its Up Next program, Apple Music's monthly artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing and elevating rising talent. Plus, Apple has released a New Next Up short film!

Welcome to Bea's NYCC Speed Interview Series! As I attended New York Comic Con 2021 (October 7-10, 2021), I did a series of short interviews with influential creators. For issue #5, here's a speed interview with artist Tim Doyle of Nakatomi, Inc. Nakatomi, Inc, established in 2009, is a 'a full-service Silkscreen print shop, and Music/Pop art collective'. His past clients include Marvel, Dark Horse, Cartoon Network, Studio Canal, Metallica, Failure, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kings of Leon, and George Strait.

GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter JD Souther brings an intimate concert experience to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 8 p.m.

AMERICANA MUSICIANS BRUCE ROBISON AND KELLY WILLIS BRING YULETIDE CHEER TO LEWISVILLE GRAND

The Lewisville Grand Theater has announced that seasonal favorites, Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis will bring some yuletide cheer to the Lewisville Grand Theater on Sunday, December 12 at 7 p.m.