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Tickets to George Strait shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of his shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for his next several shows. Prices start at $619, but can range all the way up to $6,222. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see George Strait live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about him. Listen to some of his most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of his background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see George Strait live!

Who is George Strait?

George Strait is a solo artist from Nashville that has reached legendary status across the country, ballad, and honky tonk categories. George Strait has released 43 live and studio albums and 13 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Jan 1, 1981 with his debut album titled Strait Country. His most recent album release was Cowboys And Dreamers on Sep 6, 2024.

George Strait's Popularity

George Strait's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 984 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by more than 7,000,000 listeners and over 4,000,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, George Strait has a robust following on social media with over 2,000,000 followers on Instagram. His top video on TikTok has hundreds of millions of views.There are also over 500,000 posts on Tik Tok with George Strait's tracks featured on them. George Strait is most listened to in Dallas in the United States.When you attend your next George Strait show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.

George Strait as an Artist

You likely recognize George Strait by his top tracks which include "Amarillo By Morning", "Check Yes Or No", and "Write This Down". You might also listen to George Strait due to his earliest albums such as Strait Country, Strait From The Heart, and Right Or Wrong, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, and Eric Church.

George Strait's RIAA Awards

George Strait has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. His top award came on Jul 15, 2022 for his album Troubadour. He received a Multi-Platinum award for the album. In total, George Strait has 13 Multi-Platinum albums. That's not all though. George Strait has been fortunate enough to achieve a Platinum award for 23 more albums. Even with all of this success, his RIAA collection finishes with 7 additional Gold albums. As such a well renowned artist, you can be certain that George Strait's shows are going to be unforgettable thanks to his decorated music library.

George Strait Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
Strait CountryJan 1, 1981Album
Strait From The HeartJan 1, 1982Album
Right Or WrongJan 1, 1983Album
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your MindJan 1, 1984Album
Something SpecialJan 1, 1985Album
Merry Christmas Strait To YouJan 1, 1986Album
#7Jan 1, 1986Album
Ocean Front PropertyJan 1, 1987Album
If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'Jan 1, 1988Album
Beyond The Blue NeonJan 1, 1989Album
Livin' It UpJan 1, 1990Album
Chill Of An Early FallJan 1, 1991Album
Pure CountryJan 1, 1992Album
Holding My OwnJan 1, 1992Album
Easy Come Easy GoJan 1, 1993Album
Lead OnJan 1, 1994Album
Strait Out Of The BoxSep 12, 1995Album
Blue Clear SkyJan 1, 1996Album
Carrying Your Love With MeJan 1, 1997Album
One Step At A TimeJan 1, 1998Album
Merry Christmas Wherever You AreJan 1, 1999Album
Always Never The SameJan 1, 1999Album
Latest Greatest Straitest HitsJan 1, 2000Album
George StraitJan 1, 2000Album
The Road Less TraveledJan 1, 2001Album
HonkytonkvilleJan 1, 2003Album
For The Last TimeJan 1, 2003Album
50 Number OnesJan 1, 2004Album
Stars On The WaterJan 1, 2004Single
Somewhere Down In TexasJan 1, 2005Album
It Just Comes NaturalJan 1, 2006Album
Classic ChristmasJan 1, 2006Album
Live At Texas StadiumJan 1, 2007Album
22 More HitsNov 13, 2007Album
TroubadourJan 1, 2008Album
Everybody Wants To Go To HeavenJan 1, 2008Single
TwangJan 1, 2009Album
Here For A Good TimeJan 1, 2011Album
Here For A Good TimeJan 1, 2011Single
Love Is EverythingJan 1, 2013Album
The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T StadiumSep 16, 2014Album
Cold Beer ConversationSep 25, 2015Album
Strait Out Of The Box: Part 2Dec 1, 2017Album
CodigoDec 7, 2018Single
The Weight Of The BadgeJan 1, 2019Single
God And Country MusicFeb 1, 2019Single
Every Little Honky Tonk BarFeb 11, 2019Single
Honky Tonk Time MachineMar 1, 2019Single
Honky Tonk Time MachineMar 29, 2019Album
Willy The Wandering Gypsy And MeSep 30, 2022Single
Country ValentineFeb 9, 2024Album
You Wreck Me (Live)May 16, 2024Single
MIA Down In MIAMay 17, 2024Single
The Little ThingsJun 14, 2024Single
Three Drinks BehindJul 19, 2024Single
Cowboys And DreamersSep 6, 2024Album

George Strait Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"All My Ex's Live In Texas"Ocean Front PropertyJan 1, 1987
"Amarillo By Morning"Strait From The HeartJan 1, 1982
"Blue Clear Sky"Blue Clear SkyJan 1, 1996
"Carrying Your Love With Me"Carrying Your Love With MeJan 1, 1997
"Check Yes Or No"Strait Out Of The BoxSep 12, 1995
"Give It Away"It Just Comes NaturalJan 1, 2006
"Here For A Good Time"Here For A Good TimeJan 1, 2011
"The Fireman"Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your MindJan 1, 1984
"Troubadour"TroubadourJan 1, 2008
"Write This Down"Always Never The SameJan 1, 1999

George Strait RIAA Awards

AlbumAwardDate
#7PlatinumSep 19, 1996
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of George StraitPlatinumJul 29, 2005
22 More HitsGoldJan 10, 2008
Always Never The SamePlatinumApr 27, 1999
Beyond The Blue NeonPlatinumAug 2, 1991
Blue Clear SkyMulti-PlatinumNov 10, 1999
Carrying Your Love With MeMulti-PlatinumJul 15, 2022
Chill Of An Early FallPlatinumJan 16, 1992
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your MindPlatinumJan 13, 1992
Easy Come Easy GoMulti-PlatinumNov 23, 1994
Every Little Honky Tonk BarPlatinumMay 20, 2024
For The Last TimeGoldApr 21, 2003
George Strait's Greatest Hits, Volume TwoMulti-PlatinumSep 19, 1996
George StraitPlatinumDec 18, 2006
Give It All We Got TonightMulti-PlatinumJul 15, 2022
Here For A Good TimePlatinumJun 3, 2021
Holding My OwnPlatinumSep 19, 1996
HonkytonkvillePlatinumOct 22, 2004
I Saw God TodayPlatinumSep 30, 2011
If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'PlatinumAug 27, 1991
It Just Comes NaturalPlatinumMay 20, 2024
Latest Greatest Straitest HitsMulti-PlatinumOct 20, 2006
Lead OnMulti-PlatinumAug 10, 1998
Let It GoGoldJun 3, 2021
Live At Texas StadiumPlatinumJun 3, 2021
Livin' It UpPlatinumJan 3, 1991
Love Is EverythingGoldJul 17, 2014
Merry Christmas Strait To YouMulti-PlatinumMar 24, 1999
Merry Christmas Wherever You AreGoldJan 2, 2001
Ocean Front PropertyMulti-PlatinumSep 19, 1996
One Step At A TimeMulti-PlatinumMay 10, 2000
Pure Country (Soundtrack)Multi-PlatinumNov 10, 1999
Right Or WrongPlatinumMar 24, 1999
Something SpecialPlatinumSep 19, 1996
Somewhere Down In TexasPlatinumJul 29, 2005
Strait CountryPlatinumMar 24, 1999
Strait From The HeartPlatinumApr 7, 1997
Strait Out Of The BoxMulti-PlatinumJul 29, 2003
Ten Strait HitsPlatinumSep 19, 1996
The Cowboy Rides Away: The Definitive CollectionGoldJun 3, 2021
The Road Less TraveledPlatinumFeb 20, 2003
TroubadourMulti-PlatinumJul 15, 2022
TwangGoldSep 14, 2009

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George Strait Tour: Dates, Locations, and Ticket Information


Meet George Strait

Is there one more ride for the King of Country? 

If the recent tour news is any indication, George Strait fans have nine more chances to take in the spectacle of his famed stadium shows. 

Together with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town, Strait will hit the road starting in May of 2024 with stops in Iowa, Indiana, Florida, 

“I’ve always said we have the best fans in the world, and to see so many of them show up for these shows just makes us want to keep bringing them more,” Strait shared. “I’ve also missed performing in Las Vegas during NFR, so I’m happy to see that show come together in 2024. See you soon!”

With over 100 million records sold worldwide and 60 number one hits to his name, George Strait is one of the most successful and influential country music artists of all time. His concerts are known for their high-energy performances and passionate fan base, making this tour a must-see for any country music lover. Stay tuned for more updates on the George Strait Tour and get ready to experience the King of Country live in concert.


George Strait: The King of Country Music

George Strait is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. He is known as the "King of Country" and is considered one of the most influential and successful country music artists of all time. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards, including 22 Academy of Country Music Awards, 19 Country Music Association Awards, and two Grammy Awards.

Born in Poteet, Texas, in 1952, Strait grew up on a ranch and began playing music as a teenager. He served in the United States Army before returning to Texas to pursue a career in music. In the early 1980s, he signed a recording contract with MCA Records and released his debut album, "Strait Country," in 1981. The album was a commercial success, and Strait quickly became one of the most popular country music artists in the United States.

Over the course of his career, Strait has released over 30 studio albums and has charted more than 60 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. He has had 44 number-one hits on the chart, more than any other artist in history. Some of his most popular songs include "Amarillo by Morning," "All My Ex's Live in Texas," "The Chair," and "Check Yes or No."

In addition to his music career, Strait has also appeared in several films, including "Pure Country" and "The Soldier." He has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including supporting the Wrangler National Patriot program, which raises money for wounded military veterans and their families. Overall, George Strait's impact on country music and popular culture has been immense, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike.


Tour History

George Strait is a legendary country music artist who has been touring for over four decades. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards, including 23 CMA Awards and a Grammy Award. Strait's tours have been some of the most successful in country music history, and he has performed in front of millions of fans around the world.

Strait's first tour was in 1981, and he has been touring almost every year since then. In the early years of his career, he played in smaller venues and theaters, but as his popularity grew, he began playing in larger arenas and stadiums. He has played in some of the most famous venues in the world, including Madison Square Garden, the Staples Center, and the Houston Astrodome.

One of Strait's most successful tours was the "Cowboy Rides Away" tour, which he embarked on in 2013-2014. The tour was a farewell to his fans, as he announced that he would be retiring from touring after the tour was over. The tour played in 26 cities across the United States, and it grossed over $100 million.

Since then, Strait has continued to tour, albeit on a more limited basis. He has played a series of one-off shows in stadiums, often with other country music artists. In 2021, he played a series of shows with Chris Stapleton, which set attendance records at several stadiums. Strait has also played shows with other artists, including Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, and Reba McEntire.

Overall, George Strait's tour history is a testament to his enduring popularity as a country music artist. He has played in front of millions of fans around the world, and his tours have been some of the most successful in country music history.


Announcing Nine New Stadium Tours in 2023 & 2024

George Strait and Chris Stapleton have announced nine new stadium shows for 2024, extending their historic tour into the next year. The shows are set for May, June, July, and December of next year and will visit cities including Indianapolis, Detroit, and Chicago.

The stadium shows follow three 2023 dates for Strait in Atlanta and two nights in Fort Worth. 

The country music icons have already set venue attendance records across seven stadium shows this summer, and they are continuing the excitement into 2024 with these new dates. Fans can expect an unforgettable experience with two of the biggest names in country music sharing the stage.

Here are the nine shows that George Strait and Chris Stapleton will be performing for the remainder of this year and 2024:

Date City Stadium
October 21, 2023 Atlanta, Georgia Mercedes-Benz Stadium
November 17, 2023 Fort Worth, Texas Dickies Arena
November 18, 2023 Fort Worth, Texas Dickies Arena
May 4, 2024 Indianapolis, Indiana Lucas Oil Stadium
May 11, 2024 Jacksonville, Florida EverBank Stadium 
May 25, 2024 Ames, Iowa Jack Trice Stadium
June 1, 2024 Charlotte, North Carolina Bank of America Stadium
June 8, 2024 East Rutherford, New Jersey MetLife Stadium
June 29, 2024 Salt Lake City, Utah Rice Eccles Stadium
July 13, 2024 Detroit, Michigan Ford Field
July 20, 2024 Chicago, Illinois Soldier Field
Dec. 7, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada Allegiant Stadium

Fans can expect to see a mix of classic hits and new material from both artists, as well as some exciting collaborations. With two of the biggest names in country music coming together for this tour, it's sure to be an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.


Tour Performances


Set Lists

George Strait's recent tours have featured a mix of his biggest hits and newer songs. Fans can expect to hear classics like "Amarillo By Morning," "All My Ex's Live in Texas," and "The Chair," as well as newer tracks like "Every Little Honky Tonk Bar" and "Codigo."

Strait has also been known to mix in covers of other artists' songs, such as Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" and Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried."


Concert Venues

George Strait has played a variety of venues on his recent tours, from small theaters to massive stadiums. In 2023, he played a limited engagement at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, he will be performing at several stadiums across the United States, including Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

One of the highlights of Strait's recent tours was his appearance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2021, where he headlined both weekends of the event. He also played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis that same year.

Overall, George Strait's tours offer fans a chance to see one of country music's biggest legends perform his greatest hits in a variety of settings.


Tour Band Members

George Strait's 2024 tour with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town will feature some of the best musicians in the country music industry. Here are the band members who will be joining them on stage:


George Strait's Band

  • Gene Elders - Fiddle
  • Mike Daily - Steel Guitar
  • Benny McArthur - Bass
  • Rick McRae - Lead Guitar
  • Tommy Nash - Keyboards
  • Ronnie Huckaby - Keyboards
  • Mike Kennedy - Drums
  • Eric Darken - Percussion
  • Terry Hale - Acoustic Guitar
  • Joe Manuel - Rhythm Guitar

Chris Stapleton's Band

  • J.T. Cure - Bass
  • Derek Mixon - Drums
  • Morgane Stapleton - Vocals
  • Dave Cobb - Guitar

Little Big Town's Band

  • Phillip Sweet - Guitar
  • Karen Fairchild - Vocals
  • Jimi Westbrook - Guitar
  • Kimberly Schlapman - Vocals

Each band member brings their own unique style and expertise to the tour. Fans can expect to hear a blend of traditional country, rock, and blues music with exceptional musicianship and harmonies.


Impact of Tours

George Strait has been a prominent figure in the country music scene for over three decades, and his tours have undoubtedly had a significant impact on the industry. His tours, which have spanned across the United States, have attracted large audiences and generated substantial revenue.

In 2023, George Strait and Chris Stapleton extended their stadium tour into 2024, announcing nine new dates with Little Big Town in support. The tour has already set venue attendance records across seven stadium shows in the summer of 2023, and the extension is expected to continue the excitement into 2024.

The impact of these tours is not limited to the revenue generated by ticket sales. They also provide an opportunity for fans to experience the music of their favorite artists in a live setting, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Additionally, tours provide exposure for up-and-coming artists who may open for the headliners, allowing them to reach new audiences and gain valuable experience performing in front of large crowds.

Furthermore, tours like George Strait's can have a positive impact on local economies. The influx of tourists and concert-goers can bring in significant revenue for local businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and transportation services. This economic boost can be particularly beneficial for smaller towns and cities that may not have as many tourist attractions.

Overall, George Strait's tours have had a significant impact on the country music industry, providing fans with unforgettable experiences and generating revenue for both the artists and local economies.


Ticket Sales and Revenue

George Strait's 2024 tour with Chris Stapleton has been highly anticipated and the ticket sales have been impressive. 

The tour is set to have nine new show dates in 2024, with tickets for most shows going on sale on September 22nd at 10 a.m. local time via GeorgeStrait.com. The Jacksonville show tickets will be available on October 20th at 10 a.m. local time.

With the popularity of the tour, it is expected that ticket sales will generate significant revenue. 


George Strait's Tour Legacy

George Strait's touring career has spanned over three decades, and he has become one of the most successful touring artists in country music history. His tours have consistently been among the highest-grossing in the industry, and he has sold out some of the largest venues in the world.

One of the reasons for Strait's success on tour is his ability to connect with his audience. He has a reputation for being a humble and down-to-earth performer, and his fans appreciate his authenticity. He also has a vast catalog of hits that have become staples of country radio, ensuring that his concerts are always filled with sing-alongs.

Another factor that has contributed to Strait's touring legacy is his consistency. He has been able to maintain a high level of quality in his performances over the years, and his fans know that they can always expect a great show. He has also been known to mix things up on tour, incorporating new songs and surprises into his setlists to keep things fresh.

In recent years, Strait has scaled back his touring schedule, opting for shorter runs of shows in select cities. This has made his concerts even more in-demand, and tickets for his shows often sell out within minutes of going on sale.

Overall, George Strait's touring legacy is one of success, consistency, and authenticity. He has cemented his place as one of the greatest touring artists in country music history, and his fans continue to flock to his shows year after year.