JUNE/JULY 2004 VOL. 22 NO. 3 Adds Omaha Date To His Summer Tour Schedule George Strait has added one additional will be joined by Capitol recording Artist applicable service and convenient charges date to his 2004 summer tour schedule. In Dierks Bently. and may be purchased from the QWEST addition to the previously announced Tickets for the July 24th event will go on Center box office, any ticketmaster location schedule, Strait will perform at the new sale to the general public at 10am on or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. QWEST Center in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, June 5th, with the Fan Club seat- The July 24th concert will be the first July 24th at 7:30pm. As most of his arena ing going on-sale on-line at 10am June 4th. time that George Strait has appeared in dates, the show will be in-the-round. Strait Tickets will be$59.50 and $49.50 plus concert in Nebraska in over 10 years.n George Strait Will Help Celebrate “Week Of The Eagles” at Fort Campbell, George Strait will headline a and 1-mile fun run, a Memorial Service, a p.m. on June 19th and will be open to the Homecoming concert at Fort Campbell, Division Review, an air show and the military and their families, as well as the Kentucky on June 19th to help celebrate homecoming concert. George Strait will civilian employees of the base and their the “Week of the Eagles.” Fort Campbell headline the event and will be joined by families. It will not be open to the general and the 101st Airborne Division (Air , Richard Marx, Dobie Gray, public. Assault) will conduct the “Week of the Collin Raye and Lane Brody in entertaining George Strait will not be accompanied by Eagles,” a biennial celebration of the proud the troops. his but will be history of the division and the installation. This year’s event is a very special one accompanied by Nashville studio musicians This year’s event is called “The Legacy since the soldiers of the 101st Airborne and background singers, Wes Hightower Continues.” Division have just recently returned from and Marty Slayton. George Strait and Vince The week will include dozens of special Iraq after spending 12 months in support of Gill are expected to perform about eight events, including a division run, military Iraqi Freedom. songs each and the other acts are expected basketball, softball, and boxing champi- The Homecoming concert will begin at 5 to perform 3-4 songs each.n onships, an air assault competition, a 10K

HOURS: MON., WED., THURS. 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. • TUES. & FRI. 8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. (CENTRAL TIME) FAN CLUB #: 1-615-824-7176 • ORDER DESK #: 1-800-338-4732 • FAX #: 1-615-822-2527 STRAIT TALK George Strait, Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett Get Ready To Party In Dallas George Strait, Alan Jackson and Jimmy of the day as the three legends blend their being worked on but it is expected that all Buffett are putting the final touches on the talents, both together and separately, in a three stars will perform together at some Memorial Day Weekend plans as they get sold-out multi-hour event that has everyone point doing the show. Jackson, Strait and ready to rock the Dallas metroplex with a excited. The show gets underway at 5pm Buffett will do their individual shows and huge show on May 29th at Stadium and goes until all three acts have performed then the three acts will finish the night with in Dallas. their own shows as well as together. The a performance together. Over 50,000 fans Boots, hats and flip flops will be the order exact make-up of the performances is still are expected for the concert. n

The Summer Leg of the 2004 George Strait Tour Begins in Vancouver B.C. in July George Strait will begin the summer leg still has some tickets remaining. He will In The Hole Band will again be joined by of his 2004 tour on July 15th in Vancouver, continue from Vancouver to sold out shows Dierks Bentley for a concert at the new British Columbia. This is the first summer in Calgary, Alberta on July 17th, QWEST Center in Omaha, Nebraska on tour in many years for Strait and he is Edmonton, Alberta on the 18th and 19th July 24th. Tickets for the Omaha perform- eagerly looking forward to performing and then return to Calgary for two more ance will go on sale Saturday, June 5th at before his many Canadian fans, as well as shows on the 20th & 21st. The tour will 10am. After Cheyenne, Strait will finalize those in some of the upper . then continue on the Cheyenne, his 2004 tour with performances at the Strait will be joined by Capitol recording on July 23rd to open Cheyenne Frontier Country Jam in Eau Claire, WI on July artist Dierks Bentley when the tour kicks Days. The Cheyenne performance is also 25th and WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, off on the 15th of July in Vancouver. sold out. After Cheyenne, Strait and his Ace on August 7th.n Vancouver is the only Canadian show that

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U.S. $15 ______(Same as 1 year membership - ...... CANADA $15 ______Newsletter sent via e-mail) ...... FOREIGN $20 ______204 BUMPER STICKER (4”x3-1’2” sticker w/Sharp G.S. lettering in Red, White, and Blue) ...... $1.95 ______207 BUMPER STICKER (“Honk If You Honky Tonk” George Strait Bumper Sticker, 8-1/2” x 3”, Red and White) ...... $1.95 ______✩✩✩ 214 PHOTO MAGNET (2”x2” square magnet with photo of G.S. with beautiful logo)...... NEW $2.95 ______✩✩✩ 215 PHOTO MAGNET (1.75”x2.75” rectangular magnet with photo of G.S. and logo down the side) ...... NEW $2.95 ______300 PHOTO MOUSE PAD (Great Looking 4-color photo of G.S. from LP “” with G.S. logo and ______Official George Strait Fan Club Web Site Address) ...... $9.95 ______325 SHOELACES (36” , NEW longer length, white w/G.S. name in red) ...... $2.95 ______340 BELT (Solid bronze buckle w/sterling silver and gold electroplated classic western design w/G.S. highlighted ______over a team roping scene. Each buckle will be NUMBERED and gift boxed. Size 4” x 3-1/2”.) ...... $119.95 ______415 PHOTO NOTE CUBE (3-1/2” cube note pad with two different color photos and G.S. logo on sides, with website address ______(www.georgestrait.com) at the of every page) ...... $9.95 ______530 KOOZIE (Hunter Green w/white and tan G.S. star design - The Koozie maintains a beverage can temperature ______of 40 degrees or below for 35 minutes or three times longer than a can without a KOOZIE) ...... $3.95 ______✩✩✩ 552 PHOTO KEYCHAIN (Double sided photo keychain containing a photo from “Honkytonkville”)...... NEW $3.95 ______555 LICENSE TAG (Colorful plate which reads GRG STR8 with horse design and “www.georgestrait.com” ______across the top) ...... $5.95 ______565 LICENSE TAG HOLDER (Black frame with “George Strait” on top and “www.georgestrait.com” on the bottom) ...... $4.95 ______570 ITALIAN CHARM BRACELET (Our “George Strait” Italian Charm Bracelet starts with a 19 link stainless steel bracelet ______and 18 kt. Gold plated “George Strait” Charms, which are soldered on. Each link/charm can be added or subtracted ______to reach your desired length. Each link is exceptionally crafted and will link with other name brand Italian Charms. Adding ______and subtracting links is easy. Men and women; boys and girls, will all have fun designing their own original bracelet. ______Trade charms with friends, or make someone an extra special gift.) ...... $19.95 ______580 HAT (Sterling silver w/G.S. signature in blue) SUPER!...... $6.95 ______585 EARRINGS (Sterling Silver w/G.S. signature. For pierced ears only!) ...... $12.95 ______600 LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN (This tender gift BOOK, a celebration of a father’s unconditional love for his child, is a ______perfect father’s day gift. Includes a CD of the song sung by George Strait) ...... $14.95 ______✩✩✩ 645 CALENDAR (12 page, 15 month calendar - April 2004 - June 2005 - Excellent full color photos) ...... NEW $12.95 ______650 SONGBOOK (The Best of George Strait 2nd Edition, includes 34 of George’s Greatest Hits for Piano, Vocal and Guitar) ...... $17.95 ______652 CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK (Includes lyrics and music for piano & guitar for all songs on G.S. Christmas Album) ...... $10.95 ______653 SONGBOOK-GREATEST HITS VOL. 2 (Includes lyrics and music for piano and guitar for all songs on the album) ...... $10.95 ______655 (Songbook) ...... $12.95 ______661 ALWAYS NEVER THE SAME (Songbook) ...... $14.95 ______662 LATEST GREATEST STRAITEST HITS (Songbook) ...... $14.95 ______663 THE BEST OF GEORGE STRAIT (Songbook) ...... $10.95 ______810 WALL CLOCK (Round Clock with great looking photo of G.S.) ...... $39.95 ______990 CONCERT VIDEO (George Strait “Live” concert performance recorded New Year’s Eve 1986-1987 - ______also includes the music video “” - VHS only) ...... $19.95 ______993 1992 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______994 1993 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______995 1994 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______996 1995 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______997 1996 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______998 1997 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______992 1998 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______991 1999 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______989 2000 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______988 2001 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______987 2002 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______986 2003 GEORGE STRAIT TEAM ROPING CLASSIC VIDEO...... $29.95 ______8888DVD “FOR THE LAST TIME” - LIVE FROM THE ASTRODOME DVD (Recorded at the closing night of the Houston Livestock ______show and Rodeo on March 3, 2002 - Available in DVD only)...... $20.00 ______9999 “PURE COUNTRY” VHS (Original motion picture) RATED PG ...... $19.95 ______9999DVD “PURE COUNTRY” DVD (Digital Video Disc, Original Motion Picture, Rated PG) ...... $24.95 ______1022 DENIM APRON (Embossed Denim Apron is 28” Long with 3 roomy , extra-long ties and adjustable neck . ______GREAT for Chores and Indoor or Outdoor Cooking. Washable and Durable, Brand NEW G.S. Rodeo Design using ______a permanent 3 dimensional embossing process, Made in U.S.A.) ...... $29.95 ______1026 COASTER SET (Four Different Coasters with Color Photos from George’s latest photo session for “Honkytonkville.” ______3 5/8” Square Coasters made of super absorbent porous sandstone - cork backed to protect your ______furniture - boxed for your gift giving convenience) ...... $17.95 ______✩✩✩ 1040 PHOTO COFFEE MUG (White 10 oz. Mug with a Great Looking Color Photo of G.S. in a blue shirt and white hat ______with G.S. logo on two sides of mug) ...... NEW $9.95 ______✩✩✩ 1051 THERMAL MUG (32 oz. Thermal Travel Mug featuring GREAT photo of G.S. with Logo)...... NEW $7.95 ______✩✩✩ 1065 SHOT GLASS (2 oz. Clear Shot Glass with G.S. logo in black) ...... NEW $3.95 ______1067 OLD FASHIONED GLASS (8 oz. glass with sharp G.S. design in hunter green - specially designed to match the shotglass) ...... $4.95 ______1070 SATCHEL (“George Strait” Embossed Satchel, 12 oz. Canvas fusion dyed in a rich Chocolate Brown. Washable, Sturdy Construction, ______16-1/2” Wide and 14” Long, 2 Extra Pockets with Snaps for extra security, Adjustable Strap. Brand NEW G.S. Rodeo Design ______using a permanent 3 dimensional embossing process. EXCELLENT Book Bag, Diaper Bag, Purse, or Briefcase! Roomy ______enough for a laptop! Made in USA) ...... $34.95 ______1075 TOTE BAG (LARGE size Embossed Denim Tote Bag, 22-1/2” Long and 20” Wide. You can carry Everything in this one - GREAT ______for shopping! Washable and Durable, Brand NEW G.S. Rodeo Design using a permanent 3 dimensional embossing ______process, Made in USA) ...... $29.95 ______1110 STRAIT UMBRELLA (42” Arc, 36” Spread; 16-1/2” (length when closed) Navy Blue and White with “If It’s Gonna Rain” cloud ______design from LP “George Strait”) ...... $17.95 ______1120 BEACH TOWEL (100% white , sheared woven terry with large photo of George and COLORFUL G.S. logo, ______30”x60”) ...... $29.95 ______1130 CD CASE (Dark Green insulated case with Tan G.S. Logo, holds 12 CD's)...... $14.95 ______3025 RED BANDANA (Red Bandana specially designed for the 2004 “Honkytonkville” tour)...... $7.50 ______3030 NAVY BANDANA (Navy Bandana specially designed for the 2004 “Honkytonkville” tour) ...... $7.50 ______4001 EMBROIDERED CAP (Natural/Forest 6 panel low profile structured cap, embroidered G.S. “Honkytonkville” logo in ______Black, Forest, and White - ONE SIZE) ...... $18.95 ______4002 EMBROIDERED CAP (Khaki/Red Chino 6 panel, low profile, unstructured cap with embroidered baseball style ______“George Strait” logo in Red, Black and Tan - ONE SIZE) ...... $18.95 ______4003 EMBROIDERED CAP (Black 100% Cotton washed twill low profile unstructured cap with embroidered baseball style ______“George Strait” logo in Red, Black, and Tan - ONE SIZE)...... $18.95 ______4700 ORANGE LADIES TEE (Orange 100% combed cotton, fine baby rib V-neck with cap , G.S. ______“Honkytonkville” design on center chest. Sizes run small.) ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $18.95 ______4720 TAN LADIES TEE (Tan 100% combed cotton, fine baby rib with cap sleeve, “G.S. ______Strait On To Honkytonkville” design. Sizes run small) ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $18.95 ______4740 HEATHER LADIES SLEEVELESS TEE (Heather 100% cotton sleeveless tee with contrasting Navy ______overlocked on neckline, arm holes, and shirt tail, vintage “04 STRAIT” design printed ______in Navy. Sizes run small) ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $18.95 ______✩✩✩ 4750 WHITE SPAGHETTI TANK (White Ring Spun, 100% Superfine Combed Cotton Spaghetti Tank, side seamed ______to fit the body, with “Honk If You Honkytonk” G.S. Honkytonkville logo on mid chest) ...... Check size: M___ L___ NEW $21.95 ______4760 NAVY/WHITE LAYERED LADIES TEE (Navy/White 100% Cotton, Retro Layered Ladies Cap Sleeve ______Tee with a vintage “O4 STRAIT” design in White) ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $19.95 ______QTY. MODEL ITEM DESCRIPTION COST AMOUNT ______5002 NAVY TOUR T-SHIRT (Navy 100% Preshrunk Cotton Short Sleeve T-shirt with two photos of ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $18.95 ______G.S. from “Honkytonkville” on the front and the 2004 Tour Cities and States on the back) ...... XXL___ $19.95 ______5010 BLACK TOUR T-SHIRT (Black 100% Preshrunk Cotton Short Sleeve T-shirt with “Honkytonkville”...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $18.95 ______CD Cover graphic with photo of G.S. on the front and the 2004 Tour Cities and States on the back) ...... XXL___ $19.95 ______5012 KHAKI GREEN T-SHIRT (Khaki Green Pigment Dyed 100% Cotton Preshrunk Short Sleeve T-shirt ______with G.S. “Honkytonkville” graphic printed in Blue on the Center Chest as well as a Full Back ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $19.95 ______one color imprint of the G.S. “Honkytonkville” graphic printed in Blue) ...... XXL___ $20.95 ______5014 NAVY RINGER T-SHIRT (100% Cotton Vintage Double Striped Ringer T-shirt with Navy Body ______and Orange Sleeve Stripe and Neck . Screen printed with a White and Orange vintage ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $24.95 ______“G.S. Honkytonkville 04” design on front) ...... XXL___ $25.95 ______✩✩✩ 5016 BLACK SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT (100% Cotton Preshrunk Black Short Sleeve T-shirt with “Honk If You Honkytonk” ______G.S. Honkytonkville Design on front chest and “Don’t If You Don’t” with ______G.S. logo across back of shirt)...... Check size: L___ XL___ XXL___ NEW $19.95 ______5018 BASEBALL JERSEY (Pigment Dyed 100% Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Baseball Jersey with a Khaki Green Body ______and Black . Screen printed with a vintage Black and White Baseball style swoosh ______design “George Strait and the Ace in the Hole Band” Design) ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ XXL___ $29.95 ______✩✩✩ 5030 WHITE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (White 100% Cotton, Long Sleeve Shirt with “Honk If You Honkytonk” G.S. Honkytonkville ______design on front chest, “Don’t If You Don’t” with G.S. logo across back of shirt, and ______“George Strait” down left sleeve) ...... Check size: M___ XL___ XXL___ NEW $21.95 ______5050 WHITE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (White 100% Heavyweight Cotton, Long Sleeve Shirt with ______“G.S. Honkytonkville 04” vintage shield road sign design in Red, White and Blue on the Front...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $19.95 ______Center Chest and the 2004 Tour Cities and States on the Back) ...... XXL___ $20.95 ______5055 BLUE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Harbor Blue 100% Heavyweight Cotton, Long Sleeve Shirt with ______“George Strait” Barbed Wire design on left front chest and on full back) ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $19.95 ______✩✩✩ 5060 CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS T-SHIRT (100% Cotton, Putty Colored Short Sleeve T-Shirt with Left ______Front Chest Pocket; Special Event Shirt for Cheyenne Frontier Days; left front chest logo on ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ NEW $18.95 ______pocket; large photos of George Strait and Cheyenne Frontier Days logo on back) ...... XXL___ NEW $19.95 ______5205 BABY BIB (White Bib with “I Love George Strait” in Blue and Red - CUTE!) ...... $6.95 ______5225 BABY SHIRT (100% Cotton, White Shirt, precious “Little George Strait Fan” ______design for your littlest G.S. fan) ...... Check size: 12 month___ 24 month___ $9.95 ______5250 BABY/YOUTH SHIRT (100% Cotton, White Shirt, Adorable “future Honky ...... Check Baby size: 12 month___ 24 month___ $9.95 ______Tonker” Rocking Horse design for “George Strait’s number one fan”)...... Check Youth size: XS (2-4)___ S (6-8)___ $9.95 ______6510 NIGHTSHIRT (Black 100% Preshrunk Cotton Nightshirt, 35” long, one size fits all, Huge photo of G.S. with ______G.S. “Honkytonkville” logo) ...... $24.95 ______7045 TAPESTRY AFGHAN (3 ply, 54”x72” 100% cotton custom tapestry weave afghan - 40 colors are woven into lifelike photo of ______G.S. from LP “Honkytonkville” with G.S. logo at bottom - BEAUTIFUL! Crafted with pride in USA) ...... $59.95 ______9020 SPORTS GREY SWEATSHIRT (Sports Grey 80% cotton/20% preshrunk heavyweight fleece sweatshirt. ______Full for a casual comfortable fit. “G.S. Honkytonkville 04” vintage shield road sign ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $22.95 ______design printed in Red, White and Blue on the Front Center Chest)...... XXL___ $23.95 ______9030 HOODED SWEATSHIRT (Navy Blue 90% cotton/10% polyester preshrunk heavyweight fleece hooded sweatshirt, ______spacious hood with drawstring, extra large pouch pocket, Red and White “George Strait” logo across center ______chest Large White “GS” on Back) ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $39.95 ______9600 EMBOSSED CANVAS WORK JACKET (Rough and Ready Jacket is fashioned for work or play. Gussetted arms for ______flexibility, Hand Warmer Pockets and Inside Vest Pocket, 12 oz. Canvas fusion dyed in a rich brown, Full ______with Storm Flap and Snaps for extra protection, Fully Lined, Brand NEW G.S. Rodeo design...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ $99.50 ______on back of Jacket using a permanent 3 dimensional embossing process, Made in U.S.A.) ...... XXL___ $109.50 ______9950 TOUR JACKET (Athletic Team Style Jacket, Black , Red Suede sleeves, deep front pockets trimmed in Red Suede, ______Snap front with Black and cuffs. Colorful chenille G.S. on front left chest and large colorful chenille ______G.S. “On Tour” logo on back, quilted satin . SHARP! ...... Check size: M___ L___ XXL___ $175.00 ______9700 EMBROIDERED JACKET (Black Poplin Baseball Style Jacket with flannel lining, “George Strait” embroidered on left ______chest and George Strait “Honkytonkville” Silhouette design embroidered on back) ...... Check size: M___ L___ XL___ XXL___ $85.00 ______GEORGE STRAIT CD's & CASSETTES CD's CASSETTES ______901 ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______902 ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______903 RIGHT OR WRONG ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______905 GREATEST HITS ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______906 SOMETHING SPECIAL ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______907 #7 ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______908 MERRY CHRISTMAS STRAIT TO YOU...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______909 ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______910 GREATEST HITS #2 ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______911 IF YOU AIN'T LOVIN' YOU AIN'T LIVIN ...... $14 ...... $9 ...... ______912 ...... $15 ...... (Available in CD Only) ...... ______913 LIVIN' IT UP ...... $15...... $10 ...... ______914 ...... $15...... $10 ...... ______916 ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______917 PURE COUNTRY (Original motion picture soundtrack)...... $16...... $11 ...... ______918 EASY COME, EASY GO ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______919 ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______920 (Boxed set comprised of 72 tracks and accompanying booklet featuring Strait’s comments on each record, plus dozens of photographs, a ______biographical essay, and complete recording session information.) ...... $49.95 ...... $39.95 ...... ______921 ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______922 CARRYING YOUR LOVE WITH ME...... $16...... $11 ...... ______923 ONE STEP AT A TIME ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______924 ALWAYS NEVER THE SAME...... $16...... $11 ...... ______925 MERRY CHRISTMAS WHEREVER YOU ARE ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______926 LATEST GREATEST STRAITEST HITS ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______927 GEORGE STRAIT ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______928 THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED ...... $16...... $11 ...... ______929 THE BEST OF GEORGE STRAIT (20th Century Masters, The Millenium Collection) ...... $16 ...... Available in CD Only ...... ______930 FOR THE LAST TIME - LIVE FROM THE ASTRODOME ...... $19 ...... Available in CD Only ...... ______931 HONKYTONKVILLE ...... $19...... $12 ...... ______✩✩✩ NEW ITEMS ✩ CLOSEOUT PRICES ✩✩ PLEASE MARK SIZES WHERE APPROPRIATE

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L O O K I N G B A C K STRAIT TALK

Anita’s Notes Strait Shooters Welcome to the summer issue of Strait the rodeo begins. If you notice in the mer- JUNE/JULY 2004 Talk. When we last wrote to you, the tem- chandise catalog, we have a beautiful new perature was still cool, but spring had T-shirt from the concerts. Please check it (Fans that submit photos that are used arrived. Well, summer is here now and out and view the photo at the bottom of in the newsletter) we have many events scheduled. We have this page. This item can be purchased STEPHANIE BALL - HUNTSVILLE, AR graduations, weddings and new arrivals through the new catalog order form, by LISA ECKLEY - MONMOUTH, IL coming, not to mention a number of calling our toll-free number at 800-338- George Strait concerts. Summertime is a 4732 or by using the official GSFC web- BONNIE SULLIVAN - WEEDSPORT, NY fun and relaxing time for all. Enjoy the site at www.georgestrait.com. outdoors if you can and if you feel you We would like to remind our fan club need to get to one or more of George members that they can earn Strait Cash Norma Strait on a job well done. Strait’s concerts, please check out the cal- when we use your photos or reviews. We would also like to thank the GSFC endar on the back for show dates. $5.00 in Strait Cash for each item we use. members for the cards and letters to George and his friends, Alan Jackson and In addition to the Strait Cash, we also send George and Bubba for their recent birth- Jimmy Buffett, will start off the summer the members a Collectors Card and their days. They were forwarded to them and season on the right foot with a huge sold- issue of Strait Talk by 1st Class mail. were appreciated. Thank You! out concert at Texas Stadium in Dallas, Remember, that your Strait Cash is only In closing, please enjoy the summertime TX. It will be rockin’! If you attend the for use through the fan club and cannot be with family and friends. Please continue once in a lifetime show, please send us used on the road. to pray for our servicemen and women your photos and reaction. We will be Before we know it, the cooler months throughout the world who are doing their happy to share it with other fan club mem- will be approaching again and we will be best to help keep us safe, as well as mak- bers. coming out with new merchandise for the ing sure that the beacon of freedom shines George has been asked to perform at Fort fall. The Christmas sweatshirt design is brightly. God Bless you all! Campbell, Kentucky on June 19th, to already in progress. honor the troops of the 101st Airborne In early October, MCA Records will be Division and their families. We are sure releasing an album of George Strait’s 50 there will be many flags flying that day. #1 hits. We also understand that there will What a wonderful tribute. You can find a be one new cut on the album as well. We complete story on the event elsewhere in hope you enjoy this collection. It will be New Pocket Tee! the newsletter. We hope to have photos to the perfect Christmas gift. We will have share from the event in the next newslet- more details on the album in the next ter. newsletter. July will be filled with a lot of traveling. For fans that are not familiar with the There will be thousands of miles and "member’s only section" of our website, thousands of smiles. The Canadian fans please read carefully. "Fan Club Members have been waiting a long time to see will receive a Username and Password in George and they have shown their love by each issue of Strait Talk that will allow selling out almost all of the shows. them to get into the members only section Vancouver is the only show left that has of the website. The member’s only sec- any tickets available. We are hoping to tion is where members can read the latest get reaction and photos from our Canadian issue of Strait Talk before it is received in friends. At the end of July and beginning the mail and purchase fan club seating at of August, George will travel to a few of concerts for most shows before tickets go his old stomping grounds. The Cheyenne on sale to the public. When you get your Frontier Days Rodeo is always a lot of fun membership card, please store it in a safe and George will get it kicked off in style location because you will need your mem- with a sold-out concert the night before bership number to purchase tickets and we do not give out that information on the phone". For this issue the Username and Password is as follows: Back View Pen Pals User Name: summer Cheyenne JUNE/JULY 2004 Password: sunshine Frontier Days Georgia L. Reibert We would like to close this issue by con- T-Shirt Apt. 114-A gratulating Bubba Strait on his graduation Item # 5060 1937 S. 68th East Avenue from Texas A & M University. Also con- Tulsa, OK 74112 gratulations to his parents, George and Pocket Front GEORGE STRAIT ITINERARY

DATE CITY VENUE ON SALE 7/15 Vancouver, BC Pacific Coliseum ON SALE 7/17 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome SOLD OUT 7/18 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place SOLD OUT 7/19 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place SOLD OUT 7/20 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome SOLD OUT 7/21 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome SOLD OUT 7/23 Cheyenne, WY Cheyenne Frontier Days SOLD OUT 7/24 Omaha, NB *** Quest Center 6/5 (Fan Club On Sale 6/4) 7/25 Eau Claire, WI Country Jam ON SALE 8/7 Detroit Lakes, MN WE Fest ON SALE

* All on-sale dates are subject to change. Please call strait line at 615-824-7176 or check out the web site at www.georgestrait.com for any changes. ** Indicates date may be changed *** Indicates shows where Fan Club Seating is not available