There’s just something about a man in a cowboy hat; and there’s definitely still something about country legend George Strait. At 55 years old he still knows how to rock arenas and pull at your heartstrings. There wasn’t a woman in attendance who didn’t leave the show a little more in love with the crooning Texan, or a man who wasn’t proud to don his cowboy hat and sing right along.

With over 50 No. 1 hits since his debut album in 1981, it was easy to see why so many fans were on their feet, screams filling the air as each song’s opening riffs introduced another country classic. Of course, the “Pure Country” star couldn’t play every radio-hit but he did touch on a little of the old plus a little of the new.

“Check Yes or No,” “Amarillo By Morning,” “Give It Away,” “Run,” “I Hate Everything,” “Wrapped,” and “It Just Comes Natural” were some of
the night’s picks––although I have to say, I was disappointed I didn’t get to hear “All My Exes Lives in Texas,” “Clear Blue Sky,” or “Cross
My Heart”––but the concert was so good, I’m really not complaining!

I have to say something about his band as well, because they were flawless. And the set was really nice too; the free-floating stage allowed everyone an unobstructed view of George and his band, plus the guys did a really fine job of staying mobile and keeping the audience engaged.

When the lights finally faded and George left the stage, it didn’t take long for his screaming Kentucky fans to call him back out. And back he came. To play his usual ending song, “The Cowboy Rides Away…”

“Oh the last goodbye’s the hardest one to say, This is where the cowboy rides away.”

I love you, George. Feel free to ride back into town again soon.