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George Strait's facial expression at the 2024 CMAs has become "memed" by netizens amid the show's criticism for including pop singers. -
George Strait Sets Record for Largest Concert Held in the US
George Strait dethroned previous record-holders Grateful Dead for having the largest ticketed single concert in the United States after 110,905 attended his show in Texas. -
Most Successful Country Tours of 2023 Revisited: Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and More
Check out the top 5 most successful country tours of 2023 and how much they earned individually in tour revenue.#Country #Tour -
George Strait 2023: Age, Net Worth, + Get the Setlist for the Legendary Country Singer's 2023 Tour Performances
Happy birthday, George Strait! How fun it would be to had watched George Strait perform on tour for 2023! -
Janet Jackson 'Unbreakable' Bests Tamar Braxton, Fetty Wap, Drake on Billboard 200
Janet Jackson's new album isn't just Unbreakable, it's unstoppable on the charts. After taking a seven-year break between albums, Miss Jackson's latest album is her seventh to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She did so by easily besting recent releases from the likes of Tamar Braxton, Fetty Wap, Drake and more. -
Fetty Wap's Debut Album Tops Billboard 200 Over Don Henley, George Strait, Thomas Rhett
Fetty Wap has already had plenty of chart success on the Hot 100, with three top 10 singles before his debut album even came out. But now, the "679" rapper can boast success on another chart. His self-titled album has debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, beating new releases from the likes of Don Henley, George Strait, Thomas Rhett and CHVRCHES. -
One Direction, Katy Perry Top Billboard's Music 'Money Makers' List [FULL LIST]
Forbes is usually the go-to for celebrity earnings and net worth but Billboard has assembled its own "money makers" list based exclusively on what performers brought in from musical earnings, such as live revenues and album sales (no sponsorship money or other other jobs outside of the industry...sorry Dr. Dre). When considered for music-based earnings, One Direction topped the chart for the last year, bringing in $46 million. Zayn Malik may want to reconsider some recent career decisions. -
Asleep At The Wheel Delivers Third Chapter in Bob Wills Tribute Tradition; George Strait, Brad Paisley and More Appear
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at Asleep At The Wheel's third Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys tribute, 'Still The King,' which features guest spots from George Strait, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson and more. -
George Strait Debuting New Music at ACM Awards; Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and More Also Performing
George Strait may have travelled off the touring horizon with his "The Cowboy Rides Away" farewell concert at AT&T Stadium in Dallas last year but that doesn't mean he's done with performing, or even new music. In fact, the Academy of Country Music confirmed that the icon would be playing just that, new music, when he appears at the ACM Awards on April 19. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban will also be performing that night. -
Madonna's 'Living For Love' No. 1 on Dance Club Chart, Tying Her with George Strait for Billboard Record
Madonna and the first official single from her forthcoming album Rebel Heart, "Living For Love," got to no. 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart. That makes it the 44th song from the performer to top that particular chart, which ties her with George Strait for the most songs atop any single chart. He's been no. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart 44 times as well. -
One Direction, George Strait, Luke Bryan Top StubHub's Ticket Sales List for 2014
StubHub released its year-end list recently and it serves as more proof that country music is one of today's most popular genres. While One Direction took the number one spot in ticket sales for their touring this year, George Strait and Luke Bryan were right behind the boy band. Justin Timberlake locked down the fourth slot, and even he had a big country year, performing with Garth Brooks in Nashville. -
Garth Brooks Tops Billboard's Country Albums Chart with 'Man Against Machine' Moving Carrie Underwood to No. 2
Garth Brooks returned to the recording scene with "Man Against Machine" in November and his legions of devoted fans couldn't be happier. The album took over the top spot on Billboard's country charts recently. It's the artist's ninth studio effort and his first in 13 years. It dethroned Carrie Underwood's greatest hits collection, which is now at the No. 2 spot.
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