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by Mel on 5/14/24EverBank Stadium - JacksonvilleExcellent concert! It doesn't get any better than King George!!!
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Kyle Field
After more than 30 years of a lifestyle that often required lots of time on the road, country legend George Strait has saddled up for what he says will be his final tour, a two-year outing dubbed The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.
More than 20 farewell concerts take place between January and May of 2014, and the shows -- many of which will feature a big-name special guest such as Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Martina McBride, or Sheryl Crow -- are proving to be hot tickets as fans celebrate the storied career of the country mainstay. He announced his retirement from the road during a September 2012 press conference in Nashville, and played more than 20 farewell shows during early 2013.
Strait doesn't plan to ride into the sunset -- he's just done with long tours. He recently renewed his deal with MCA Records, so he'll keep releasing new music and plans to also play select concert dates in the future. But grueling trips aboard the tour bus are in his rearview mirror.
After the Urban Cowboy ethos dominated country music in the late '70s, Strait emerged in the early '80s with his take on classic country stylings, and is often credited with paving the way for other neo-traditionalist superstars like Garth Brooks, Dwight Yoakam, and Randy Travis.
Strait's catalog includes timeless hits like "Amarillo by Morning," "All My Ex's Live in Texas," "Love Without End, Amen," and "I've Come to Expect it From You."
A 2006 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Strait's remarkable career has included a record 60 No. 1 songs on the country chart. He holds many other country sales records, including most No. 1 albums and most gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums. Only Elvis Presley and The Beatles have more combined gold and platinum albums in their catalogs.
A native of Poteet, Texas, south of San Antonio, Strait grew up in neighboring Frio County. He first took up music in high school as a member of a rock garage band. After a stint in the Army, he earned an Agriculture degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos while playing in a bar band that performed around central and south Texas.
Strait signed with MCA Records in 1981, after Erv Woolsey, who ran one of the bars Strait's band played, urged Nashville talent scouts to check him out. Woolsey went on to become Strait's manager.
Excellent concert! It doesn't get any better than King George!!!
Amazing show! George Strait, Chris and Big Little Town was incredible. Great time to celebrate life
This was a bucket list night for me. I have wanted to see George Strait in concert for a long time and finally got my chance. He is an amazing performer and has so many songs that I love. The night did not disappoint!
Loved everything about this event. The venue was amazing.
There were several times where the music was muffled. It was plenty loud, but i wondered if it was do loud that distortion came into play.
2 hrs of George Straight, Chris Stapleton was phenomenal, and Little Big Town was awesome!!!!
The concert and performances were outstanding! Getting in and moving around the facilities was cumbersome. There should’ve been more signage about the extra small bags allowed in. Ridiculous rules regarding the size of already small purses. This really put a damper on the mood to start with. Ladies room were too crowded. The sound was good for being out doors and the performers were awesome.
I was a reluctant country western music fan - until this George Strait concert! He was AWESOME! The stadium was a great place to hold the concert as the acoustics were phenomenal, it held so many fans and it appeared any seat was a good seat. Loved the multiple screens where you could see close ups of George Strait and all his band - which gives you an appreciation of all performers and their contributions to this wonderful George Strait concert. George Strait is “The Man”!!!
George has still got it! George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town turned Everbank Stadium into a rocking honky tonk party and it was AMAZING!
What a fantastic show!! George is a legend, Chris is on his way and Little Big Town picked the perfect ticket!! I would LOVE to see him again!!