On June 15, singer and performer George Strait added another record to his long list of accolades. He performed for 110,905 concert attendees, making it the biggest ticketed show in U.S. history. The performance, which took place in College Station, Texas, at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field, is indicative of an overall return among country music listeners to more traditional stylings. As more and more fans embrace classic country artists, George Strait remains one of the genre’s longtime musicians championing an authentic country sound.
King of Country
Cover for George Strait's 1982 album "Strait From the Heart" featuring his first hit song, "Fool Hearted Memory." Internet Archive. Public Domain
