OCTOBER/NOVEMBEROCTOBER/NOVEMBER 20032003 VOL.VOL. 2121 NO.NO. 55 The 2004 George Strait Tour Kicks Off In January The George Strait 2004 Concert Tour is George and the Ace In The Hole Band will January. Please check the itinerary for the just around the corner with the first show also visit Birmingham, Alabama, Little tour schedule. scheduled in mid-January and the first tick- Rock, Arkansas, Ames, Iowa, Bossier City, Capitol recording artist Dierks Bentley, et on-sale date set for October 4th for a Louisiana, Detroit, Michigan, Biloxi, who just obtained his first #1 record for January 31st date at the Grand Garden Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri, Las Vegas, "What Was I Thinking" will be George’s Arena in Las Vegas at the very plush Nevada, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, special guest star for the tour, while RCA MGM-Grand Hotel and Casino the night Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbus, recording artist Kellie Coffey will open the before the Super Bowl. Ohio, Charleston, South Carolina, shows. George Strait’s 2004 tour schedule will Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a city & state On-sale dates are always subject to kick off with 21 dates in 17 different states. to be named later. The first shows to go on change so please keep in touch with Strait There will be three dates in Florida (Ft. sale, after Las Vegas, will be on December Line at 615-824-7176 or the George Strait Lauderdale, Tampa and Jacksonville), two 6th. Altogether, one show (Las Vegas) will website at www.georgestrait.com for any in Tennessee (Memphis and Nashville) and go on sale in October, eleven more in change in plans. n two in California (Fresno and Sacramento). December and the remaining dates in George Strait Team Roping Tickets On Sale October 1st The staff of the George Strait Team for another day. All sales are final. Fans GSTRC 2004 will take place on Friday Roping Classic will begin taking ticket who would prefer to order their tickets by and Saturday, March 19th and 20th at the orders for the 2004 event beginning phone using a credit card may call 210- Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas. Ropers October 1st. Once again, fans, using a 698-0791 Monday through Friday from who would like to register for the event credit card, will be able to order their tick- 9am to 5pm. Those wishing to order their will be able to do so during two call-in ets online through the George Strait Team tickets by mail may send their checks or days in early March. Entry fees have not Roping Classic website at www.gstrc.com . money orders and $16 per ticket to: yet been determined for 2004 but GSTRC Fans may also access the site from a link at officials have made one formal announce- www.georgestrait.com. Ticket prices for George Strait Team Roping Classic ment concerning the event. All ropers will each day will remain at $16, including PMB #452 need to have their horses stalled. There shipping and handling. Ticket buyers 24165 IH-10 West, Suite 217 will be no portable stalls allowed and no should keep in mind that all tickets are San Antonio, TX 78257-1159 exceptions will be made. The 2003 non-refundable and may not be exchanged Continued next page … STRAIT TALK George Strait Team Roping Pen Pals Tickets On Sale October 1st OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2003 Continued from page 1… red wrapped steers earned an additional Carolyn Tramel GSTRC, sponsored Cavender Chevrolet $5000 for the round. H.E.B. has agreed to P.O. Box 1779 and Tractor Supply Co., awarded more return in 2004. Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 than $300,000 in cash and prizes to con- 642 teams from all across the country testants. Turtle Powell and Kirt Jones, the were there in 2003 to compete in the 2003 Classic champions, each won event. The 2004 GSTRC will once again $49,992 in cash while driving home in be sponsored by Cavender Chevrolet of Visit The Official their new Chevrolet dually Pick-up trucks Boerne, Texas and Tractor Supply and pulling their Bruton Strait eXtreme 3- Company. H.E.B., Brake Check, Cactus George Strait Website: hourse trailers. Ropes, Wrangler, Justin and Classic Ropes The 2003 GSTRC again featured the have already agreed to return as sponsors www.georgestrait.com exciting H.E.B. Challenge sponsored by for the 2004 GSTRC. U.S. Tobacco has H.E.B. Food Stores sponsored the H.E.B. also agreed to bring their outstanding elec- Challenge. Each round a number of ran- tronic scoreboard back for 2004. The user name: cat dom ropers was given the opportunity to scoreboard made it much easier for fans to rope one of the red wrapped steers. keep up with the scoring and the standings password: buster Ropers that won the round on one of the during each round.n Fan Collectable Column October/November 2003 • Country Weekly - September 16, 2003. 2003. Insert and advertisement p. 96. • San Antonio Express News - September Front cover, p. 10 “The Scoop” Cyber Dallas, TX. 14, 2003. Mentioned, photo and ad for Poll, p. 22 “The Truth About Men,” • Country Weekly - September 2, 2003. “For The Love of Kids and Harleys.” p. 42 mentioned. Nashville, TN. P. 7 mentioned, p. 10 mentioned, p. 58 San Antonio, TX. • The Courier-Journal - September 13, mentioned, p. 70 charts: Singles/ • Country Music Today - September - 2003. Mentioned p. 4. Louisville, KY. Albums. Nashville, TN. October issue. p. 26 & 28 mentioned. • Bona Fide Country - KUPL 98.7 • San Marcos Living - 2003-2004. Visitor Nashville, TN. Country, and Newcomer Guide. pp. 22-23 • Country Weekly - September 30, 2003. September 2003. P. 11 mentioned. Gales “George Strait - From Cheatham Street P. 7 mentioned, p. 34 nomination & Creek, OR. to the Top” pp. 56-57 with photos. San p. 35, p. 70 charts, p. 72 Looking Back. • American Cowboy - September/October Marcos, TX. The following George Strait Fan Club Members submitted to the Collectable Column… And We Thank You! As a GSFC member, you can join in and earn Strait Cash, receive your Strait Talk 1st Class and a Collector’s Card. This is all you need to do - collect magazine or newspaper articles, photos or reviews - send them in and if we use them, your name is added to the list. It’s easy. Remember to enclose the article, where it came from, date, page #, issue and your name and address. Thank You!!! Debbie Erickson - Taylor, MI Mrs. Diane Barrett - Baltimore, MD Beverly Enlow - Louisville, KY Gary A. Randow - Kingsbury, TX Alexis Gaffney - Gales Creek, OR Linda Robbins - San Antonio, TX Florence Bieniek - Amsterdam, NY Judy Shisk - San Antonio, TX STRAIT TALK The Wrangler® Brand Announces The George Strait Cowboy Cut Collection A First: Country Music Legend and Western Wear Leader Harmonize on New Line GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug., plaids, dressy stripes and ele- 2003) - Are you ready for gant solids, the line makes a some country? After three statement about Strait’s time- decades of mega hits in the less style and is sure to have country music business, multi- consumers singing for more. platinum superstar George "After so many years of an Strait makes music with the accomplished relationship, Wrangler® brand through the Wrangler® and George were George Strait Cowboy Cut® inspired to take it to the next Collection by Wrangler®. A level for their consumers and decades-long relationship fans, who are one and the between Strait and the Western same," said Erv Woosley, Wear leader led to the develop- CEO, The Erv Woosley ment and launch of the signa- Company, artist management ture line of specialty shirts, for Strait. "They wanted to making history as the first time make sure the signature collec- both legends have collaborated tion was perfect, and they did on such a project. This fall’s a fantastic job of incorporating certain hit climbs a new kind George’s timeless style and of chart, as the collection is sure to be an them." overall essence of what he wears on stage unexpected delight for consumers loyal to The collection is made with the quality and in everyday life into the new collec- both the patch and the celebrity. As an and care consumers have come to expect tion." added bonus, fans can clip and save a one- from the Wrangler® brand. Designed in a For more than 50 years the Wrangler® of-a-kind ad running in Country Weekly simple, traditional style that reflects shirts brand has catered to and evolved with its featuring Strait. worn by the legend himself, the signature consumers in order to exceed expectations "George and Wrangler® have had a phe- line of specialty shirts hits shelves in late and stay the worldwide leader in authentic nomenal partnership for years, and the time November. Unique to the collection, each Western Wear. Now, the best in Western was right to incorporate his clean, classic piece is of superior dress-shirt quality in a apparel and country music deliver an cowboy style into a new line of Wrangler® fine-weave, lightweight, all-cotton fabric. enduring collection that is sure to be well- Western Wear shirts," said Edyie Brooks- Traditional long-sleeve, button-down styles received by their many fans. Bryant, marketing manager, Wrangler® have improved comfort without sacrificing Wrangler® Western Wear is available at Western Wear. "The George Strait Cowboy a neat dress shirt look. Available in casual over 2,500 western specialty stores nation- Cut® Collection is a premium line wide. For more information regarding the of signature shirts that George Strait Cowboy stands as an example of Cut® Collection by the brand’s continuing Wrangler® or the effort to keep con- Wrangler® family sumers satisfied.