George Strait To Receive The 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement at The 58th Annual CMA Awards

COUNTRY MUSIC ICON GEORGE STRAIT TO RECEIVE THE 2024 CMA WILLIE NELSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT “THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”

Country Music’s Biggest Night™ to Broadcast Live from Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8/7c on ABC 

The Country Music Association has revealed Country Music icon George Strait as the 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Strait will accept the honor during “The 58^th Annual CMA Awards,” following a star-studded performance by several artists who deeply admire Strait. “The 58^th Annual CMA Awards” airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 20 on ABC.

“There have been few other artists as authentically Texas and authentically Country as George Strait, and Country Music fans all over the world have been better for it,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “As a three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and the most nominated artist of all time, he serves as an inspiration and icon to many of the great, new artists we know today. I am thrilled we are awarding him with this deserving honor next month.”

Strait’s unrivaled career, spanning more than 40 years, includes 60 No.1 singles and boasts 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums. The Texas Country star is praised for his innate ability to collide comfortable and worn with fresh and exciting every time he steps on stage or into the studio.

Strait is the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades, has sold more than 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards. His 31 studio albums, three live albums, and 11 compilation albums have led to one of Country Music’s most decorated careers with three CMA Entertainer of the Year Awards (1989, 1990, 2013); 17 CMA Award wins, the most-nominated artist with 83 total CMA Award nominations and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

The CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to an iconic artist who has attained the highest degree of recognition in Country Music. The award recognizes those who have achieved both national and international prominence and stature through concert performances, humanitarian efforts, philanthropy, streaming numbers, record sales and public representation at the highest level. The artist receiving this award has positively impacted and contributed to the growth of the genre over the course of many years and has proven to have an unprecedented historical impact on fans and industry alike.

Previous recipients of the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award include, Willie Nelson (2012), Kenny Rogers (2013), Johnny Cash (2015), Dolly Parton (2016), Kris Kristofferson (2019), Charley Pride (2020), Loretta Lynn (2021) and Alan Jackson (2022).

CMA AWARDS 2024 PERFORMERS

KELSEA BALLERINI, BROOKS & DUNN, ERIC CHURCH, LUKE COMBS, RILEY GREEN, JELLY ROLL,

CODY JOHNSON, ELLA LANGLEY, NOAH KAHAN, MEGAN MORONEY, KACEY MUSGRAVES

AND BAILEY ZIMMERMAN TO PERFORM AT “THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”

Country Music’s Biggest Night™, Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson,

Airs Live from Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 20 on ABC and Next Day on Hulu

Tickets for “The 58^th Annual CMA Awards” On Sale Now at Ticketmaster

The Country Music Association and ABC has revealed another round of performers for “The 58^th Annual CMA Awards.” Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Noah Kahan, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, and Bailey Zimmerman will all take the stage at this year’s star-studded CMA Awards. Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, Country Music’s Biggest Night™ broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday Nov. 20 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

2020 CMA Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church takes the CMA Awards stage for a powerful and moving solo performance. Two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and three-time nominee this year, Luke Combs performs his chart-topping hit, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.”

Viewers won’t want to miss an unforgettable performance from five-time nominee this year, Cody Johnson. Three-time nominee this year, Megan Moroney performs her fan-favorite, “Am I Okay.”

Kacey Musgraves, with three nominations this year, takes the stage to perform her song “The Architect.” And first-time nominee and performer, Bailey Zimmerman delivers “New to Country” to CMA Awards audiences.

Collaborations include two-time nominee this year, Kelsea Ballerini, and first-time nominee and performer, Noah Kahan performing their nominated duet “Cowboys Cry Too.”

Country Music legends nominated for CMA Vocal Duo this year, Brooks & Dunn welcome three-time nominee this year, Jelly Roll to the stage to perform “Believe.”

First-time performers and nominees, Ella Langley and Riley Green bring their viral nominated hit “you look like you love me” to CMA Awards fans. And as previously revealed, viewers won’t want to miss a star-studded tribute in honor of the legendary King of Country, George Strait, this year’s CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Additional performers already announced include Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ashley McBryde, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Molly Tuttle, and Lainey Wilson.

Presenters for “The 58^th Annual CMA Awards” will be announced soon. Stay tuned to CMAawards.com for more details.

“The 58th Annual CMA Awards” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Alan Carter is the Director and Jon Macks is the Head Writer.

For more information on “The 58^th Annual CMA Awards,” visit CMAawards.com, and follow CMA on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X. 

Fans can listen to music featuring the CMA Awards nominees and performers on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, Soundcloud, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube. To celebrate “The 58^th Annual CMA Awards,” the official merchandise line featuring tees, crewnecks and other gifts is now available online. Merchandise will also be sold on-site at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

CMA And ABC Celebrate Country Music’s Biggest Night With Special Programming Leading Into “The 58th Annual CMA Awards”

HOW TO WATCH & LISTEN TO THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS IN THE UK!

** NOTE ** The CMAs will broadcast live visually for the very first time in UK (* Note during the 1990s to the early 2000s it was broadcast live on BBC Radio 2)

It will be broadcast live on the BBC iPlayer 01:00 GMT Thursday (Nov 21) morning 6 hours ahead of the 19:00 Wednesday Nov 20th Nashville start. Detail HERE:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/l0056ty7

Then its Highlights from the 58th Annual Country Music Awards on BBC4 + BBC iPlayer (29 November 2024) 1 hour, 30 minutes https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0025gn0

Morgan Wallen has received the most nominations this year, but he is in good company alongside stars such as Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone and one of the show's own hosts, Lainey Wilson.

RADIO BROADCAST

Highlights of the 58th CMA Awards! The Country Show with Bob Harris

WHERE: BBC Radio 2

WHEN: Thursday 21 November 2024 at 21:00 (57 minutes)

ON DEMAND: BBC iPlayer Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024x86

Bob Harris will have all the highlights from country's biggest night of the year as Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson host the 58th CMA Awards live from Music City!

To listen on most smart speakers, just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Country Show with Bob Harris".

And for the first time ever, the 58th Annual CMA Awards are available in full on both BBC iPlayer and on BBC Sounds direct from Nashville, Tennessee, with highlights from the event available from Friday 29th November on BBC Four.

2024 CMA AWARDS NOMINEES: HERE

2024 CMA AWARDS PERFOMERS / PRESENTERS: HERE

With just a few days left until Country Music’s Biggest Night™, the Country Music Association and ABC will celebrate with a variety of special programming leading into “The 58^th Annual CMA Awards,” airing Wednesday, Nov. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and available next day on Hulu. Country Music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite Country Music stars starting this weekend.

RED CARPET & Special Programming 

“ON THE RED CARPET: COUNTDOWN TO THE CMA AWARDS” – SATURDAY, NOV. 16 and SUNDAY, NOV. 17 (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS)

“On Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17, On The Red Carpet’s Tamara Scott hosts “On The Red Carpet: CMA Awards Preview,” a 30-minute special from Nashville featuring exclusive interviews with CMA Awards co-hosts Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson and CMA Awards nominees Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde.

“JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!” – MONDAY, NOV. 18, TUESDAY, NOV. 19 and WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (11:35 PM/EST)

Country artist Dwight Yoakam performs Monday, Nov. 18, CMA Award nominee Nate Smith performs on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Country artist Blake Shelton performs Wednesday, Nov. 20.

“VEGAS LIGHTS & COUNTRY NIGHTS: COUNTDOWN TO THE CMA AWARDS – A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20” – TUESDAY, NOV. 19 (10:01-11:00 PM/EST)

ABC News will take viewers on an exclusive, all-access journey into the world of Country Music in a new special, “Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards – A Special Edition of 20/20,” hosted by Country Music superstar Luke Bryan. The one-hour special will air on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10:01 PM EST on ABC, and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.  Filmed in Las Vegas, the special provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of Country Music’s top stars in the lead-up to “The 58th Annual CMA Awards,” including Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Carly Pearce, Dustin Lynch, Shaboozey, Brandi Cyrus and VAVO.

“GOOD MORNING AMERICA” – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20, AND THURSDAY, NOV. 21 (7:00-9:00 AM LOCAL)

“Good Morning America” returns to Nashville for special CMA Awards coverage with Lara Spencer on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Nov. 21. Join Spencer bright and early on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Country Music’s Biggest Night with this year’s CMA Awards hosts, Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson. Country artist Brett Young will also take the “GMA” stage for a special performance of two of his hit songs “Catch” and “Say Less.” The next morning, join Spencer for behind-the-scenes interviews with the night’s CMA Award winners.

“GMA3: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS)

Country artist Brett Young performs his hit song “Sleep Without You” on Wednesday, Nov. 20. 

“ON THE RED CARPET LIVE AT THE CMA AWARDS” – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (6:00-8:00 PM/EST), and Streaming on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com (6:00-8:00 PM/EST)

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, “On The Red Carpet” will feature live pre-show coverage of this year’s CMA Awards outside of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Streaming on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com, beginning at 6:00 PM/EST, ABC7/WABC-TV New York’s Joelle Gargiulo, Country artist and “American Idol” runner-up Will Moseley and fashion expert Roshumba Williams report from the red carpet giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s awards – just moments before showtime – as well as interviews with many of this year’s CMA Awards nominees and hottest stars.

Coverage will stream on CMAAwards.com, OnTheRedCarpet.com and ABC Owned Television Stations’ 32 connected TV apps across streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku; coverage will also be simulcast from 6:00-8:00 PM/EST of “On The Red Carpet” on linear across ABC affiliates (check local listings).

Follow @OnTheRedCarpet on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for additional exclusive content, including fashion galleries, interviews and more 

About the CMA Awards

The first “CMA Awards Banquet and Show” was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA’s other two television properties, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”

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George Strait’s new album, COWBOYS AND DREAMERS, arrives

GEORGE STRAIT’S COWBOYS AND DREAMERS ARRIVES The King of Country Music’s 31st Studio Album for MCA is  Associated Press’ Album of the Week  “a worthy contender for the #AOTY prize …the ultimate Grammy” – Cowboys & Indians Magazine  “Strait is still the King with Texas country music fans” – San Antonio Express-News  “Put this mini masterpiece on repeat pronto.” – MusicRow Magazine  Music Review: On 'Cowboys and Dreamers,' George Strait's traditional country is still a heart warmer. George Strait’s 31st studio album, the feel-good “Cowboys and Dreamers,” marks five decades of record releases - abcnews REVIEW: Years previous in country music as Bro-Country was dominating everything and making many country fans hang their head in shame, we kept searching for a hero or savior who could come to our rescue. But in truth, we never needed that. The catalog of “King” George and other country legends was always there, and so was their influence and legacy. Sometimes in the noise of the present tense, all of that can get lost temporarily. But when the dust settles, there it is like a rock and a steady hand on the rudder. That’s the music of George Strait. 7.8/10 savingcountrymusic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It’s been 15 years since The New York Times distinguished George Strait as “a country superstar in complete command of his gift,” and with the arrival of his 31st studio album for MCA, Cowboys And Dreamers, that statement rings just as true today. Filled with classic country honky-tonkers about drinkin’ and not thinkin’ as well as sad songs and ballads about loss and cheatin’, listen to the album Cowboys & Indians Magazine notes is “​​a cornucopia of trad-country-arrangement beauty,” HERE.

Dedicated to three of Strait’s very good, longtime friends and collaborators who he lost this year – manager Erv Woolsey, road manager Tom Foote and fiddler Gene Elders who plays on four tracks on this album – the Texas Troubadour shared, “I will never forget all of the good times we had together.”

Produced by Chuck Ainlay, who has been mixing Strait records since 1985, Tony Brown (Strait’s 1993’s Easy Come, Easy Go; 2008’s Troubadour) and Strait, the album’s title comes from a song penned by Jessie Jo Dillon, Keith Gattis and Bubba Strait. 

“It is a really cool song,” shared Strait of the title track. “So cool that I thought that I should name the whole album after it. And sometimes I feel like the last of a dying breed trying to find where I fit. That pretty much says it all. ‘Somewhere between high on top of the world, and fighting with calling it quits.’” While the Keith Gattis reaffirming “Wish I Could Say” offers, ‘Wish I could tell you how the world ain’t ended, And how it’s all going to be ok.’

The follow-up to Honky Tonk Time Machine, Strait’s 27th No. 1 Billboard Country album, Cowboys And Dreamers, named “album of the week” by Associated Press, features 13 new songs, including three already released tracks -- “Three Drinks Behind,” “MIA Down in MIA” and “The Little Things” -- as well as “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame” featuring Chris Stapleton and Strait’s rendition of Waylon Jennings’ “Waymore’s Blues.” All making appearances in his live set, Strait has one final show in 2024, supersizing his long-standing “Strait to Vegas” show at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to mark the 37th installment of the engagement with Chris Stapleton and special guests Little Big Town.

Cowboys And Dreamers Tracklist:
(Songwriters in parentheses)

1) "Three Drinks Behind" (Benjamin Gaither, Jeff Silvey and Kim Williams)
2) "Cowboys And Dreamers" (Jessie Jo Dillon, Keith Gattis and Bubba Strait)
3) "To The Moon" (Marty Brown and Steve Clark)
4) "MIA Down in MIA" (Adam Craig and Dean Dillon)
5) "Wish I Could Say" (Keith Gattis)
6) "Calling From The Car" (Bobby Braddock)
7) "People Get Hurt Sometimes" (Jim Lauderdale, Kendell Marvel and Jimmy Ritchey)
8) "Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame" ft. Chris Stapleton (Chris Stapleton, Jameson Clark and Timothy James)
9) "The Little Things" (George Strait, Monty Criswell and Bubba Strait)
10) "The Book" (George Strait, Dean Dillon, Jessie Jo Dillon and Bubba Strait)
11) "Rent" (Guy Clark and Keith Gattis)
12) "Waymore’s Blues" (Curtis Buck and Waylon Jennings)
13) "The Journey Of Your Life" (Ronnie Bowman and Troy Jones) 

  ****   USE the Playlist play control 2nd left from top of the screen to see the playlisted..tracks and select one to play from the drop down menu  ***  👇

About George Strait
George Strait is the King of Country Music, having sold more than 105 million albums and counting while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards as well as countless nominations. The Texas singer-songwriter is the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades. With 33 different Platinum or multi-Platinum albums, he’s earned the third-most certifications of any artist in any genre, following only The Beatles and Elvis Presley, and with a total of 60, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist in history.
 
The Texas troubadour's 31st career studio album, Cowboys And Dreamers, isavailable now. It follows 2019’s best-selling country album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, on MCA Nashville. That album quickly became Strait’s record-extending 27th No.1 Billboard Country album. The Country Music Hall of Fame member also earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his single “The Weight of the Badge” from the project. For more information, visit GeorgeStrait.com.

George Strait releases 30th career studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine

GEORGE STRAIT RELEASES 30^TH CAREER STUDIO ALBUM 
HONKY TONK TIME MACHINE
 
Accolades Are Flooding in for the King of Country Music’s New Record

The Celebration Surrounding New Release Continues Saturday at Yet Another Sold-Out Show 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Iconic entertainer George Strait continues his reign as the King of Country Music with the release today of his 30th career studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine. The brand new album, which includes Strait’s latest radio single “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar,” is now available for download.
 
Los Angeles Times noted, "George Strait calls his new album Honky Tonk Time Machine, but it’s hard to think of a country star less in need of one of those," while Rolling Stone calls it "a signature set of Texas soul and swing."

Release Date: 29 March 2019
Label: MCA Nashville

13 Tracks

Time: 46:10

Rating: Country music People 4 STARS

Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut #3 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#61 UK iTunes all-genres) | Mon Apr 1: #3 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#319 UK  all-genres) 

Debut #1 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#3 US iTunes all-genres) 

 
Produced by George Strait and Chuck Ainley, Honky Tonk Time Machine includes 13 tracks, eight of which were written by Strait himself. Stand-out tracks include "Sing One with Willie" featuring Willie Nelson and Strait's version of the Johnny Paycheck classic "Old Violin." Yet, perhaps the most notable and sentimental highlight of the album is “God and Country Music.” Written by Luke Laird, Barry Dean and Lori McKenna, the song features a very special vocal guest, Strait’s grandson, Harvey Strait.

To further celebrate the release of Honky Tonk Time Machine, the Texas native will travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday (March 30) to play in front of a sold-out crowd alongside openers Chris Stapleton, Chris Janson and Ashley McBryde. The performance will serve as Strait’s first visit to Atlanta since his 2014
 “Cowboy Rides Away” tour.

Honky Tonk Time Machine track listing:
1. "Every Little Honky Tonk Bar"
 Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
2. "Two More Wishes"
Written by Jim Lauderdale and Odie Blackmon
3. "Some Nights"
Written by Bubba Strait, Brice Long and Phillip White
4. "God and Country Music" (with Harvey Strait)
Written by Luke Laird, Barry Dean and Lori McKenna
5. "Blue Water"
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
6. "Sometimes Love"
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
7. "Código"
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
8. "Old Violin"
Written by Johnny Paycheck
9. "Take Me Away"
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
10. "The Weight of the Badge"
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
11. "Honky Tonk Time Machine"
Written by Bubba Strait, Brice Long and Bart Butler
12. "What Goes Up"
Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Jeff Hyde
13. "Sing One with Willie" (featuring Willie Nelson)
Written by George Strait, Willie Nelson, Bubba Strait and Buddy Cannon

With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts - more than any other artist in any genre - during the span of his 30-year career, Strait is the undeniable "King of Country Music." He has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any country artist and ranking third across all genres behind only The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Strait is the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and has sold nearly 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
 
The Country Music Hall of Famer recently played his 21st and 22nd sold-out shows at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The "Strait to Vegas" series began with six shows in 2016 and extended with 10 more in 2017. In 2018, Strait headlined Bayou Country Superfest to a sold-out Mercedes-Benz Superdome crowd in New Orleans, Louisiana, two nights in Tulsa, Oklahoma and one night in Austin, Texas. This year, fans can catch Strait at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 8, two additional engagements of "Strait to Vegas" at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 23 and 24 and Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on November 22 and, due to overwhelming demand, a second show on November 23, with tickets on sale now at ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.GeorgeStrait.com. 

George Strait announces 30th Studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine, out March 29

GEORGE STRAIT ANNOUNCES 30th STUDIO ALBUM
HONKY TONK TIME MACHINE - DUE OUT MARCH 29

New Song "God and Country Music" Available Now

Strait to Vegas Sees 21st and 22nd Sold-Out Shows this Weekend; Due to Overwhelming

 Demand Adds Second Show in Fort Worth, Texas for Saturday, November 23
Tickets on Sale Friday, February 8

Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Iconic entertainer and King of Country Music George Strait announces today his brand-new album Honky Tonk Time Machine due out Friday, March 29 on MCA Nashville.

Comprised of 12 original titles plus Strait’s version of the Johnny Paycheck classic “Old Violin,” Honky Tonk Time Machine marks an incredible 30th career studio album for Strait. Strait, who produced the album alongside Chuck Ainlay, wrote eight of the 13 tracks including “Sing One with Willie” featuring Willie Nelson that the pair happily debuted at a recent Nashville show marking the first time the two country icons have ever shared the stage.

The Honky Tonk Time Machine album pre-order is available HERE and fans can hear new songs “Código” and “God and Country Music” now HERE. “God and Country Music,” written by Luke Laird, Barry Dean and Lori McKenna, introduces a very special vocal guest, Strait’s grandson, Harvey Strait.

“I’m really excited to have some new music coming out,” shares Strait. “It’s been about two years since I’ve released a record. It was great writing with Bubba and Dean again and creating such a beautiful song with Bubba and Jeff Hyde. Also, it was a very special thing for me to be able to write and sing one with the legend Willie Nelson. I hope everyone enjoys listening to Honky Tonk Time Machine as much as I enjoyed making it.” 

The album news comes just ahead of Strait’s 21st and 22nd sold out Strait to Vegas shows at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena this weekend.

Honky Tonk Time Machine track listing:
1. “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” (Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon)
2. “Two More Wishes” (Written by Jim Lauderdale and Odie Blackmon)
3. “Some Nights” (Written by Bubba Strait, Brice Long and Phillip White)
4. “God and Country Music” (with Harvey Strait) (Written by Luke Laird, Barry Dean and Lori McKenna)
5. “Blue Water” (Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon)
6. “Sometimes Love” (Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon)
7. “Código” (Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon)
8. “Old Violin” (Written by Johnny Paycheck)
9. “Take Me Away” (Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon)
10. “The Weight of the Badge” (Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon)
11. “Honky Tonk Time Machine” (Written by Bubba Strait, Brice Long and Bart Butler)
12. “What Goes Up” (Written by George Strait, Bubba Strait and Jeff Hyde)
13. “Sing One with Willie” (featuring Willie Nelson) (Written by George Strait, Willie Nelson, Bubba Strait and Buddy Cannon)

With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts – more than any other artist in any genre – during the span of his 30-year career, Strait is the undeniable “King of Country Music.” He has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any country artist and ranking third across all genres behind only The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Strait is the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and has sold nearly 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

This weekend, the Country Music Hall of Famer will play his 21st and 22nd sold-out shows at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The “Strait to Vegas” series began with six shows in 2016 and extended with 10 more in 2017. In 2018, Strait headlined Bayou Country Superfest to a sold-out Mercedes-Benz Superdome crowd in New Orleans, Louisiana, two nights in Tulsa, Oklahoma and one night in Austin, Texas. This year, fans can catch Strait at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on March 30, Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 8, two additional engagements of “Strait to Vegas” at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 23 and 24 and Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on November 22 and, due to overwhelming demand, has added a second show on November 23, with tickets going on sale Friday, February 8 at ticketmaster.com.

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George Strait to make history with Next Chapter, beginning April 7

GEORGE STRAIT TO MAKE MUSIC HISTORY WITH NEXT CHAPTER,
BEGINNING APRIL 7

30 No. 1’s Friday, April 7 and 30 No. 1’s Saturday, April 8 + fan-favorite hits including “Amarillo By Morning” and “Troubadour” 

for one weekend only at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – With a North American record-setting final tour stop sell-out at AT&T Stadium on his The Cowboy Rides Away Tour, 104,793 fans helped multiple ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year George Strait bring one chapter of his inimitable touring career to a close, but the book is far from over for the iconic artist who continues to rank among country music's most-streamed artists, logging more than four billion audio streams and counting as of this week.

In 2015, Strait revealed he would perform a series of exclusive worldwide engagements at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas that commenced last April and continue through 2017, including his most recent sold-out dates with Kacey Musgraves. The two Texans closed the Strait To Vegas shows by playing for a capacity crowd of more than 33,000 people between Feb. 17 and 18.

During the closing weekend, Musgraves sat down with Strait to ask him fan-submitted questions via Facebook Live, where he shared things like his bucket list item of fishing in Cuba and his first memory of playing in Las Vegas. But the primary question on every fan’s mind was: “What is the future of his live concerts?”

Strait answered their question: the reputable country star revealed that his exclusive performances in Las Vegas will continue -- with a twist. Strait has announced that he will shake things up with an unprecedented two nights of No. 1’s beginning with his April 7-8 shows. With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts during the span of his career and more than 283,000 fans streaming Strait's "60 #1 Hits" playlist on Spotify every month, the King of Country wanted to share these radio hits plus several fan-favorites such as “Amarillo By Morning” and “Troubadour” that, surprisingly to many, never reached No. 1. During Strait’s upcoming 2 Nights of Number 1’s, he will play 30 No. 1 hits Friday, April 7 and 30 No. 1 hits Saturday, April 8, in addition to those “can’t miss” classics.

“I think some fans would throw something at me if I didn’t play those,” Strait noted with his signature grin. "We're going to try this out in April and change it up for those shows, then see how it goes. It's important to me to hear what the fans think and take it from there."

Strait elaborated,"We're going to be rehearsing, I would say 25 songs that we haven't played in years, so this should be fun!"

Speaking of hits, his Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 is available now. The impressive three-disc, 56-track collection features 36 hit singles - including 26 No. 1’s - plus two new songs co-written by Strait, along with 18 choice album cuts. Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 spans 20 years of Strait’s career from 1996 to 2016 and follows the highly successful, 8x Platinum-selling 1995 release, Strait Out of the Box.

Ticketing information is available at StraitToVegas.com.

George Strait set to return to Las Vegas in 2017 for 2 Nights Of Number 1’s

GEORGE STRAIT SET TO RETURN TO LAS VEGAS IN 2017 
FOR 2 NIGHTS OF NUMBER 1’S, 

A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT CONCERT SERIES AT T-MOBILE ARENA

Strait adds four weekends in 2017 following his sold-out Strait to Vegas 
exclusive concert series; tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 2
Strait to live-stream from Texas tonight with live concert beginning at 7 p.m. CT via  Strait.WranglerNetwork.com
 
Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 available at Walmart and Walmart.com Friday, Nov. 18

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Just hours prior to a rare album release show live-streamed from his home state of Texas in support of his forthcoming Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 three-disc collection today, “King of Country Music” George Strait announced that he will be returning to Las Vegas for four additional weekends at T-Mobile Arena in 2017. Billed as 2 Nights of Number 1’s, the limited engagement with back-to-back nights of straight No. 1's will showcase live performances of Strait’s unparalleled 60 No. 1 hits plus fan favorites over each weekend, with GRAMMY-nominated country singer / songwriter Cam joining as support.

Tickets for all dates will go on sale Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. PT via www.StraitToVegas.com.

The all-new 2017 shows follow Strait’s wildly popular, sold-out Strait to Vegas exclusive concert series at T-Mobile Arena, which is nearing the wrap of its first year of worldwide exclusive engagements with a pair of shows on Friday, Dec. 2 through Saturday, Dec. 3 and previously announced and sold-out 2017 shows Friday, Feb. 17 through Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

Upcoming dates for 2 Nights of Number 1’s are as follows:

Friday, April 7, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Friday, July 28, 2017
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017
Friday, Dec. 8, 2017
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Strait has once again teamed up with CID Entertainment to offer VIP Experiences and travel packages for his 2017 shows. VIP package amenities range from a professional photograph in front of Strait's iconic stage to admission to a private exhibit showcasing the life and career of George Strait. Travel packages bundle show admission with hotel accommodations and more. Additional details are available at http://www.cidentertainment.com/events/strait-to-vegas-2017/.

Many of the songs that Strait will be performing during 2 Nights of Number 1’s are also featured on Strait Out of the Box: Part 2, available this Friday, Nov. 18 exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com.

** UK FANS ** Strait Out Of The Box Part 2 [3xCD US Exclusive] Product Code: 000020161110

Check on Availability at Smart Choice Music (US Import Price £26.99)

The three-disc, 56-track collection spans 20 years of Strait’s remarkable career from 1996 to 2016 and offers fans two new songs with “Kicked Outta Country” and “You Gotta Go Through Hell,” both of which Strait co-wrote. For more information, visit www.georgestrait.com or www.StraitToVegas.com.
 

GEORGE STRAIT'S RETURN TO GRUENE HALL
Photo credit for all images: Erika Goldring for MCA Nashville

Back where it all began, George Strait returned to New Braunfels' Gruene Hall Wednesday night (Nov. 16.) and performed a nearly two-hour set in celebration of Strait Out of the Box: Part 2. 

Taking the stage just after 7 p.m., The King of Country Music with his band, The Ace in the Hole Band, kicked off the surprise performance with "Here For A Good Time," a song Strait co-wrote with his son, Bubba Strait, and Dean Dillon.

As awareness of the surprise show grew, a frenzy erupted in the historic township with fans flocking to the dancehall to see and hear Strait through the dusty side screens of Gruene Hall.

About George Strait
George Strait is the undeniable “King of Country Music.” His music career spans more than 30 years; includes 60 No. 1 singles, more than any other artist in any genre; and boasts 33 platinum or multi-platinum-selling albums, more than any country artist and third across all genres behind only the Beatles and Elvis Presley. Strait is the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and has sold nearly 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards.

Strait, whose name has become synonymous with “real country” since his 1981 debut, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006. He has since released five more albums, including the GRAMMY Award-winning Troubadour and his latest chart-topping release, Cold Beer Conversation. In 2014, he shattered the North American indoor concert attendance record by drawing 104,793 concertgoers to his The Cowboy Rides Away Tour finale at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Strait performed six sold-out shows at T-Mobile Arena in 2016 as part of his Strait to Vegasexclusive concert series, extending his limited engagement into 2017 over four weekends with 2 Nights of Number 1’s.

About T-Mobile Arena
T-Mobile Arena, the new 20,000-seat venue located on the Las Vegas Strip between New York-New York and Monte Carlo, opened April 6, 2016. The arena will host more than 100 events annually including major headline entertainment, awards shows, UFC, boxing, basketball and other sporting events, family shows and special events. T-Mobile Arena will welcome a National Hockey League expansion team in the fall of 2017 – Las Vegas’ first professional sports team. The city’s newest landmark features 50 luxury suites, more than two dozen private loge boxes, complete broadcast facilities, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality offerings and fan amenities destined to create a guest experience second to none. Toshiba Plaza, an adjacent two-acre outdoor entertainment space, features performance stages, a variety of video screens and other interactive content and display areas. Industry-leading architect Populous designed T-Mobile Arena to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s standards for LEED® Gold Certification. T-Mobile Arena is a privately funded joint venture between AEG and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).  For more information, visit the T-Mobile Arena website at www.t-mobilearena.com.

About CID Entertainment
CID Entertainment develops and operates fan-focused VIP and travel experiences at a wide array of events, including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Desert Trip and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and with touring artists such as Luke Bryan, The Killers, Kelly Clarkson, Phish, Muse and Metallica. Founded in 2007, CID Entertainment creates packages that include pre-show parties, meet & greets, premium viewing, transportation and/or lodging accommodations. In 2015, the company launched an ambitious series of destination concert events at a luxury beach-front resort in Mexico. A division of CID Entertainment, CID Presents seamlessly integrates concert and travel logistics into unparalleled music destination events where everyone is a VIP. These fully immersive experiences include Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa, Phish: Riviera Maya, Los Muertos con Queso and Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Riviera Maya.
www.cidentertainment.co