This morning, George Strait announced that he’s adding a second night in Lubbock, Texas due to overwhelming demand.

Just about a week and a half ago, the country music icon announced a one-night-only concert at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026 featuring Miranda Lambert and Hudson Westbrook. This  newly-added date is set for Friday, April 24, 2026,, and will feature Zach Top and Dylan Gossett as openers.

Strait has mostly been doing short summer stadium tours over the last several years, and while he doesn’t stay on the road year-round like he used to, those select stadium shows always sell out, and it’s impressive that he continues to be able to do that into his 70s.

He has also continued to put out new music, recently releasing a studio album called Cowboys and Dreamers, that includes a song called “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” featuring Chris Stapleton, which is nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at next year’s 2026 GRAMMY Awards, bringing Strait’s total career-nominations to 17.

Tickest for both shows go on sale on Friday, November 21, 2025.

“By overwhelming demand, George Strait is adding a second night in Lubbock, TX on Friday, April 24 with Zach Top and Dylan Gossett. Presale for both shows begins TODAY at 10AM CT. Sign up now for early access to tickets at georgestrait.com/shows! Link in bio.”

Strait also has a show in Death Valley, home of the Clemson Tigers in Clemson, South Carolina, at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. It’s an in-the-round concert that features two incredible opening acts in Cody Johnson and Wyatt Flores.

For any George Strat concert these days, I recommend being ready to go when tickets go on sale if you’re hoping to go to one of them, because it’s gong to sell out at some point:

In addition to the Clemson show in 2026, Strait is going to be one of the honorees at the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors this December, which recognizes his lifetime of contributions to American culture through the performing arts.

Located in Washington, D.C., The Kennedy Center is a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, and notable country acts who have been honored over the years include legends like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, George Jones and many more. George Strait is a perfect addition to that list, and I’m sure some beloved country artists will also be in attendance to pay tribute to one of country music’s most beloved artists.

The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will take place in December and air on CBS.

And I’m not sure if he will announce any other show dates for next year, though I wouldn’t be surprised to see at least one or two others added to the list over the next several months. I saw Strait a couple years ago in Charlotte, and it’s still one of my favorite concerts I’ve ever seen, so if you have the chance or have had Strait on your bucket list for a while, don’t miss out on this one. You won’t regret it, and that’s a promise.