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What to Stream: George Strait, 'Rebel Ridge,' Astro Bot, 'Slow Horses' and Mormon influencers
Read full article: What to Stream: George Strait, 'Rebel Ridge,' Astro Bot, 'Slow Horses' and Mormon influencersThe suspenseful thriller “Rebel Ridge,” the 31st studio album from George Strait and the return of the acclaimed English spy series “Slow Horses” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA
Read full article: The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZAAs The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024.
Blast from the past: Bright stars that have performed at RodeoHouston
Read full article: Blast from the past: Bright stars that have performed at RodeoHoustonThe list of entertainers that have rocked the rodeo stage dates back to the 1940′s with stars like Gene Autry but as the rodeo grew in popularity so did the entertainer lineups.
Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year
Read full article: Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st yearLouisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories.
🔒 Kings, queens and singing cowboys: 9 of the most influential entertainers in Houston Rodeo history
Read full article: 🔒 Kings, queens and singing cowboys: 9 of the most influential entertainers in Houston Rodeo historyThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo welcomed its first star entertainer in 1942. In the decades since, hundreds of musicians have graced the Rodeo’s rotating stage.
🔒Ultimate RodeoHouston playlist: These are songs that will get you rodeo-ready for event’s 90th year
Read full article: 🔒Ultimate RodeoHouston playlist: These are songs that will get you rodeo-ready for event’s 90th yearThese are songs that will get you in the rodeo state of mind as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo starts its 90th year.
Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81
Read full article: Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81Vicente Fernández, a beloved Mexican singer who was awarded three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys and inspired a new generation of performers, including his son Alejandro Fernández, has died.
These 7 old-school Texas dance halls (still in operation!) are an absolute must for your bucket list
Read full article: These 7 old-school Texas dance halls (still in operation!) are an absolute must for your bucket listThere’s history all over the world, but the history in Texas is unique, and lucky for us, some of it is still around to enjoy.
George Strait Rodeo tickets: This is everything you need to know about purchasing tickets for his 2022 show with Ashley McBryde
Read full article: George Strait Rodeo tickets: This is everything you need to know about purchasing tickets for his 2022 show with Ashley McBrydeTickets for George Strait’s concert-only performance will go on sale Thursday, June 24, RodeoHouston announced Wednesday.
George Strait to perform at 2022 Houston Rodeo
Read full article: George Strait to perform at 2022 Houston RodeoHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced Tuesday the Rodeo’s 90th anniversary celebration, scheduled for 21 days Monday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 20, will include an extra day and a concert-only performance by country music icon George Strait.
$1.7M for George Strait, six-figure bonuses: Months later, a lawsuit forced Texas to release details on inaugural spending
Read full article: $1.7M for George Strait, six-figure bonuses: Months later, a lawsuit forced Texas to release details on inaugural spendingThe result is the most detailed and complete account of inaugural spending in decades. Few records document inaugural committee spending in the state, and those that exist are inconsistent about how expenditures are categorized year to year. Instead, the inaugural committee spent nearly twice that — 19% — on fundraising last year. Five days after that, a process server tried to deliver the lawsuit to Bugg, the chair of the inaugural committee. Aleshire said there’s no reason why the Texas Inaugural Committee should be walled off from scrutiny.
Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of Fame
Read full article: Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of FameThis combination photo shows, from left, songwriter Dean Dillon, singer Hank Williams, Jr., and singer Marty Stuart, who are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of Fame
Read full article: Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of FameFILE - Hank Williams, Jr. performs in concert at The BB&T Pavilion in Camden, N.J. on Aug. 19, 2017. Williams, along with Dean Dillon and Marty Stuart, will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Announced by the Country Music Association on Wednesday, Williams will join his father, country legend Hank Williams Sr., in the Hall of Fame's rotunda. He also wrote timeless classics like Tennessee Whiskey," which has been covered by David Allan Coe, George Jones and Chris Stapleton.
’Write This Down’: Greg Abbott and George Strait team up for the most Texan PSA about washing your hands
Read full article: ’Write This Down’: Greg Abbott and George Strait team up for the most Texan PSA about washing your handsGreg Abbott and Texas country icon George Strait teamed up to create a coronavirus public service announcement with Texans in mind. The 38-second video, which was posted on Abbott’s YouTube page, shows Strait talking about safe practices we can all do to help contain the spread of the virus. “We all know that being Texan means being friendly,” Strait said. “Wash your hands regularly, wear a face mask, and stay six feet apart from others in public,” Strait said. “Let’s show the world what it means to be Texan by staying safe and staying friendly.”Watch the full video below: