Country music stars gathered around in Las Vegas and saluted George Strait Wednesday night. They called him the “King of Country.” He’s won practically every award: Grammy, CMA, ACM and is a member of the Country Hall of Fame. His latest award was an extra special one — ACM Artist of the Decade. He deserved it too — how maybe other singers have 57 number one hits? Zero.
Sugarland was first up to sing George’s “Adelaide.” Kristian Bush, the male member of Sugarland, thanked George and insisted that the kindness George showed to him made Kristian a better person. “Adelaide” was fun. I think it did George justice.
Toby Keith was one of my favorite singers. I told my friend that I cannot die without seeing Toby live and if I did die before that, Toby must play at my funeral. Toby sang Strait’s first number one hit, “Unwound.” To me, this was true country. Can I buy Toby’s version of this song? It’s amazing. George looked very happy at the end and shook Toby’s hand.
Brooks and Dunn performed “The Cowboy Rides Away.” Compared to their usual music, “The Cowboy Rides Away” was softer, prettier, and not really what I’m used to from them. I found it very interesting that they could sing this and liked this better than their regular material.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were good together. They did a duet, “It Ain’t Cool To Be Crazy About You.” I really liked it. I’m not a big Miranda Lambert person (I hate “Gunpowder and Lead”) and Blake’s okay generally, but I’m not a huge fan. However, they rocked this song. George nodded his head in approval.
Smiling, Keith Urban trotted up on stage. Keith Urban did a Marty Robbins song, who was first to receive the ACM Artist of the Decade award. He sang, “A White Sport Coat,” which is very different than Keith’s normal music. It was still good, but I’ll stick with Keith’s “Start A Band” or “Kiss A Girl.” It’s too old school for me.
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1 - strait fan
George Strait is absolute best country music artist of all time and a class act. Would have loved to have heard You'll be There, She'll Leave you with a Smile or Don't Make Me Come Over There and Love you. Was very surprised there wasn't a performance from Kenny Chesney. George, keep going, we love your voice!!
2 - George Stait and Country Music Fan
I know you are just doing your job by writing this but if you don't know what you are talking about you shouldn't write about it. You never heard George Strait's version of Blue Clear Sky? You thought that Lee Ann Rimes version of Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind was to "whiny"? And you seem to just hate Faith Hill not for her singing but just her all together. I am not a fan of her's either but she did a great job last night. And I can't understand why anyone thinks that Jamie Foxx's version of You Look So Good in Love was good, he butchered that song. I can't belive they let him sing that and also let him go up there and make fun of George and the way he talks. I can go on and on with this. I have been listening to Country Music since I was 5 years old and I know when someone doesn't know County Music and your one of them. Especially when your favorite song is River of Love. Yes its a awsome song but common... Your Favorite GEORGE STRAIT SONG?! You have 57 #1's and over 300 others to choose from. Quit trying to be cool cause its showing like blood on a white t-shirt. Stick with something you know about.
3 - Bonnie Howard
I loved the show. However, who was the girl sitting with George, his wife and son. He never mentioned her.
4 - DIANE FRITZEL
Brad wasn't there because he and his wife were waiting on a baby
5 - sc0102
Where can I buy the DVD of the All Star Concert?
6 - margaret sharrow
Where can I buy the acm star concert dvd?
7 - FRANCES THIRLWALL;
IF YOUR GOING TO SAY ANYING ABOUT PEOPLE. GET YOU FACTS STRAIGHT. DON;T SAY STUFF NOT TRUE ABOUT SOMEONE. FRAN
8 - FRANCES THIRLWALL;
HEY IWANTED TO BUT ONE TOO FRAN
9 - FRANCES THIRLWALL;
AMM THE BIGGEST FAN OF GEORGE STRAIT. I LOVE EVERY SONG HE SINGS. FRAN
10 - Tracie Jacobs
Hi, does anyone know how to get the DVD of the - George Strait - ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert? Thanks,
Tracie