George Strait Concert Tour
Having been playing for many years, George Strait is generally regarded as one of the icons of country music. Since 1982, he has been releasing songs and has had an amazing sixty number-one country chart successes. George Strait has remained among the top country music performers in the business for thirty years, drawing large crowds every time he tours.
As of right now, Strait has his Cowboy Rides Away Tour starting in 2013 and finishing in 2014. Though he could still play sometime in the future, this tour represented Strait's last set of live appearances as a traveling musician. Over 40 locations in the United States were visited by the Cowboy Rides Away Tour; the final performance was held in Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium with over 104,000 attendees.
The great attendance for the Cowboy Rides Away Tour shows that George Strait is still one artist whose fans are ready to travel great distances to see him play live despite his lengthy career. Apart from Strait's history of country music successes, his performances highlight his amazing onstage presence; at the age of 60, Strait can still enthrall large numbers of spectators in football stadiums for more than two hours. That is the reason some began referring to him as "King George."
The tour was promoted as Strait's last rodeo, hence the historical background increased the thrill. The fact that all tickets for all locations on the itinerary were rapidly taken by fans highlighted the reality that the want to see George Strait still far exceeds the available options. To see one of the final tour performances, many supporters traveled from throughout the nation.
The issue then begs itself as to why George Strait would decide to stop significant travel at this moment. Although he still enjoys performing live, he has said that as one grows older the demands of extensive tours become more difficult. He has also said he wants to go back home to spend more time with his wife Norma and the kids. With the largest audiences gathering to watch him for the last time as a traveling showman, Strait most certainly saw the Cowboy Rides Away stint as the last hurrah.
The question that remains now that George Strait has retired from regular tours is – is he likely to take to the road again for periodic concerts? Strait has stated that he is done with touring but he did not close the door on the possibility of performing at special occasions in the future. For example, one could easily picture him performing a single concert or a series of concerts associated with a major anniversary in his remarkable career. Strait has not made any announcements of any live performances or concerts shortly yet, though. For any updates on the possible future George Strait show dates, it would be best to check his official website and his announcements.
Considering Strait is a country music living legend – and country music lovers are always eager to watch their favorite artists in concert – it is only reasonable to expect ticket sales to skyrocket every time King George decides to go on tour again. Country audience has time and again demonstrated that they will turn up in their numbers to watch one of the great voices and entertainers in this genre in the person of George Strait on stage and this was evident in this concert and there is no doubt that George Strait still has that touch that can mesmerize an audience even after all these years.
Thus, even though the Cowboy may have left a traditional touring life on the road after more than 30 years in the business, there is every evidence that George Strait could command his price and conditions if he ever decides to take a brief stint back in the arena for a one-off or even a limited series of concerts. The lines of the fans who wish to secure a seat would be as long and wide as the earth and the sky for a final opportunity to enjoy a memorable night with the King of Country himself.
