Before starting “Amarillo By Morning,” John Rich said it was a privilege to sing that song. I thought he did a great job and I would definitely buy it from iTunes. I thought George agreed — his body language said it was great. John ended with asking George to sign his guitar. Aww...
I hated Faith Hill. I mean, I really did. I can’t stand any of her music. The only ones that are tolerable are the ones with her husband, Tim McGraw. I even turn off the radio when she’s on. I hated when she tried to honor previous ACM Decade winner, Loretta Lynn.
Lee Ann Womack and Jamey Johnson did a duet of the song “Give It Away.” Jamey called George “his hero” and thanked him “for giving me a second chance.” It was fairly good. They make a good duo. I really don’t give Jamey Johnson enough credit though. He’s very talented. I should listen to him more.
Jack Ingram was amazing singing “All My Exes Live In Texas.” He brought the power up; Jamie Foxx was bobbing his head and Martina McBride was singing the lyrics.
Montgomery Gentry covered Alabama’s “Play Me Some Mountain Music.” Loved Alabama’s version, loved their version. Good stuff. I loved that fiddle.
The next woman performed as the opening act for Strait when she was sixteen. Taylor Swift sang “Run.” The lights dimmed and Taylor played guitar. The chorus of the song was very good. Everyone on Twitter seemed to love it. People said, "it’s the best performance hands down ... it’s better than George’s version” and “it gave me chills.” It was certainly the talk on Twitter.
LeAnn Rimes called George cute. I don’t see it. She sang “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind.” It sounded too whiny for me to enjoy fully.
And now, the man who has won zero ACM awards … Jamie Foxx. I didn’t know why he was there. I guess he’s a George Strait fan. He’s not a bad singer though. He had a pretty good story about his hometown and talked about the “sexiness of George’s music.” Moving on …
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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