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George Strait-57 and Looking Good and Releasing "Twang"

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By KCC Big Country

UPDATE: George Strait is releasing his latest album, Twang, on August 11, 2009. His first single off that album is "Living for the Night". It was co-written by Strait, his son Bubba, and veteran songwriter Dean Dillon.

It was the mid-80s, back before I had kids.

It's back when I thought it was cool to sleep outside with a bunch of strangers waiting in line to get good concert tickets.

Just the year before, I had sat out in the freezing cold for 52 hours waiting in line for Alabama tickets.

This time it was George Strait.

Copyright KCC:  I took this picture of George Strait in the mid-80s
Copyright KCC: I took this picture of George Strait in the mid-80s

Twang Twang
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It Just Comes Natural It Just Comes Natural
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Living For The Night Living For The Night
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I'll just tell you right now, it was all worth it!

I had front row tickets.

My sister-in-law and some of her friends were there too. I'll never forget watching my sister-in-law run her hand up the pants leg of George Strait in his tight starched Wranglers. She did it in a respectful manner, but her face was certainly full of lust.

They would only let you go up to the stage a few at a time. Eventually, they allowed the mob to swarm the stage. That's when I got the picture you see above. It's hard to believe that was 20-something years ago!



Happy Birthday, George!

I heard on the radio today (May 18th) that it's his 57th birthday. Wow, the man does not look 57 in my opinion.

He's still cranking out number one hits and looking so good doing it. He holds the record for the most #1s in any genre. Click here for a list.

My Favorites:

One of my favorite George Strait songs is "Don't Make Me Come Over There and Love You". I was unable to find a copy I could insert here. You'll have to follow the link on the song title.

Another favorite is "The Seashores of Old Mexico". There is something so sexy about seeing a fully dressed cowboy sitting on a beach singing barefooted.

But my all-time favorite George Strait song is "Amarillo by Morning". I love the fiddle-playing and steel guitar in this song.

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George Strait in the News

  • Norman CVS employees fill veterans’ wish listsThe Oklahoman2 days ago

    NORMAN — A group of CVS store employees are banding together to give veterans whatever they want for Christmas , and most of them don’t ask for much.Peanut butter cups are popular — one vet requested the candy with a Diet Coke — as are jackets and Oklahoma State University and University of Oklahoma shirts and hats. One veteran would like a George Strait or Hank Williams compact disc; another ...

  • ANALYSIS: US arms package could be an expensive illusionTaipei Times1 second ago

    The “new” arms package recently touted by US officials has yet to be confirmed by US President Barack Obama. Nevertheless, supporters of Taiwan are already hailing the news as a great victory, of Obama “thumbing his nose at the Chinese,” as Foreign Policy recently put it.

  • Julianne Hough grooves on with new projectsChannel 8 San Diego1 second ago

    Although she's been missing on DwtS, Julianne Hough hasn't lost a step as evidenced by her new dance-workout DVD Dance with Julianne: Cardio Ballroom.

  • Garth Brooks returns: 'It's a work in progress'Tulsa World1 second ago

    Oklahoma native Garth Brooks is back from retirement, and his first weekend of shows in Las Vegas proves a true showman doesn't have to go all-out bombastic in order to be huge.

  • Julianne Hough Grooves On With New ProjectsTV Guide10 hours ago

    Although she's been missing on Dancing with the Stars , Julianne Hough hasn't lost a step — or her enthusiasm to teach — as evidenced by her new dance-workout DVD Dance with Julianne: Cardio Ballroom , in stores Tuesday. "Every time I meet a Dancing with the Stars fan, they're like, 'Man, I wish I could dance like that. Is that how you stay in shape?'" the 21-year-old Hough tells TVGuide.com ...

  • Benefit planned for late Stillwater police officer Brienne HerouxStillwater Gazette1 second ago

    ST. PAUL - The St. Paul Police Federation and Stillwater Police Department are teaming up to host a benefit for the husband and son of the late Stillwater Police officer Brienne Heroux, who died last month of complications from HELLP syndrome.

  • Julianne Hough Grooves On With New Projectsseattlepi.com9 hours ago

    Although she's been missing on Dancing with the Stars, Julianne Hough hasn't lost a step — or her enthusiasm to teach — as evidenced by her new dance-workout DVD Dance with Julianne: Cardio Ballroom, in stores Tuesday. "Every time I meet ...

  • Garth Brooks climbs back in the saddle for first Vegas showUSA Today2 days ago

    With that tune a favorite of his father's, he said Brooks, 47, officially ended a nine-year retirement and started what could be a five-year engagement at the Wynn Las Vegas.

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Laughing Mom profile image

Laughing Mom  says:
7 months ago

All I had to read was the title to agree, but the hub made it even better. I got to meet him back in the early 90s, and he's just a genuinely nice guy. I do think he's a better singer than an actor, though. Do you agree?

KCC Big Country profile image

KCC Big Country  says:
7 months ago

Yes, by far! I didn't even mention his acting for that reason....LOL

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JamaGenee  says:
7 months ago

George Strait.  Oh my...(fanning bosom).  57?  Not possible.  Who cares. 

I never got to meet him (probably woulda fainted anyway), but a friend managed the private jets terminal at the airport GS used here.  Seems like he always had to wait around to take off after a concert, and it was my friend's job to keep him company.  Tough job, huh?  Just her and George. Sigh...  She said he was just a regular guy, not stuck on himself at all.  If memory serves, she got Christmas cards from him for awhile too. 

My GS faves (in this order): The Chair, All My Exes Live in Texas, Amarillo By Morning.  Every other song he ever sang is a fave too, but those are the three I like most.  "The Chair" is #1 because what girl wouldn't fall for a smooth pick up like that! ;D

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