Alan Jackson’s latest is “Sissy Song,” but he covered “The Fireman.” Martina knew these lyrics too. Sugarland loved it. Worked for me.
I was excited to see Dierks Bentley next, who admitted stalking George Strait. He’s a funny guy. He did “Blue Clear Sky.” I liked it right away. I had never heard George’s version.
The next woman was the singer who brought me into country music. Martina McBride sang “The Dance” by Garth Brooks. Right away, I liked it much better that Garth’s version.
Tim McGraw covered one of Strait’s more popular songs, “Marina del Rey.” I thought George’s original was much better, but Tim’s was fine too. Actually, I take that back, Tim’s might me better. I can’t decide.
Lee Ann Womack came back out and sang an original song about George Strait. It’s cutesy. Think Hallmark. George looked in awe. Then Garth Brooks (who was the Artist of the Decade in the 1990s) came out to pass the torch
to George Straight. Garth admitted, “I wanted to be George Strait.”
The night ended like a perfect fairytale. George gave his acceptance speech and sang a song. Then, all the artists came up and sang a song together.
No Lady Antebellum and Brad Paisley? What’s with that? And nobody does my favorite George Strait song, “River of Love?” This concert would have been perfect with those adjustments.
It was definitely a good ACM Artist of The Decade concert. I can’t even imagine who will get it ten years from now.
Article comments
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