American Songwriter

On This Day in 1990, George Strait Ruled the Radio With His Most Bitter Song Yet

Country icon George Strait notched yet anther No. 1 hit with "I've Come to Expect It From You" on Dec. 28, 1990.

See George Strait tonight on the Kennedy Center Honors

Strait, along with actor Sylvester Stallone, disco star Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and "Phantom of the Opera" star ...

See How Miranda Lambert & More Tributed George Strait at 2025 Kennedy Center Honors

George Strait was honored at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, with tributes from Vince Gill, Brooks & Dunn, and Miranda ...
Whiskey Riff

“Have I Really Done That Much?” – George Strait Says His Career Has Been “Unbelievable” During Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony

The undisputed King of country music. Several weeks ago, the annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., which recognized the King of Country Music in Mr. George Strait ...
American Songwriter

“It’s Not Easy To Pay Homage to the King of Country” but Brooks & Dunn Nailed It With This Rendition of George Strait’s Signature Song at Kennedy Center Honors

Celebrating the legacy of George Strait at the Kennedy Center Honors, Brooks & Dunn offered a powerful performance of ...
Whiskey Riff

Miranda Lambert Honors George Strait With Flawless Rendition Of “Run” At The Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony

Flawless. Several weeks ago, the annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., which recognized the ...

Inside country icon George Strait's private life with wife of 54 years — including heartbreaking death of their young daughter

George Strait was among several artists to be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in December 2025. He was joined by his ...