GS Nlwebdec07janfeb08.Qxd

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DECEMBER 2007, JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2008 VOL. 25 NO. 4 GeorgeGeorge WinsWins AlbumAlbum ofof thethe YearYear George Strait Has Big Night At 2007 CMAs Nashville, TN - The scene was set at the nominated for CMA awards 70 times. His of the Year,” 5 for “Musical Event of the Sommet Center in Nashville for the 41st nominations include 22 for “Male Year,” 2 for “Music Video” and 2 for Annual Country Music Association Vocalist,” 17 for “Album of the Year,” 15 “Horizon Award.” He has walked away Awards. It was the first year that the ABC for “Entertainer of the Year,” 8 for “Single with a total of 18 trophies including 4 for Television network had “Album of the Year broadcast the event and Honors.” His first came it turned out to be a in 1985 for “Does Ft. very good one for Worth Ever Cross Your George Strait. Mind.” That was fol- George, dressed in a lowed by “Blue Clear dazzling sports coat and Sky” in 1996, “Carrying accompanied by beauti- Your Love With Me” in ful wife, Norma, sat 1997 and “It Just tentatively watching as Comes Natural” in the award for “Album 2007. In addition to his of the Year” was “Album of the Year” announced. When his awards, Strait has won name was called it was two for “Vocal Event of obvious that he was the Year” in 2000 and very gratified and his 2005, one for “Single of acceptance speech indi- the Year” for “Check cated just that. Strait Yes or No” in 1996, picked up two trophies five for “Male Vocalist for “It Just Comes of the Year” in 1985, Natural” for both artist 1996, 1997, and 1998. and producer. In addi- He also won two tion to his own trophies, “Entertainer of the Strait’s hit song “Give Year” awards in 1989 It Away” won “song of and 1990 and four as a the year” honors for producer, including two songwriters, Bill in 1996 for Single and Anderson, Buddy Album of the Year. He Cannon and Jamie earned two more for Johnson. Album of the Year During his long and awards in 1997 and illustrious career, 2007.n George Strait has been George Wins Album Of The Year STRAIT TALK 22 More Hits In Stores Now The unprecedented success that George “Unwound” Strait has earned throughout his illustrious (George’s first 26-year-career could not be captured in the single and first multi-platinum release of his number one top 10 hit), “If hits alone. The King of Country Music has You’re Thinking bestowed the perfect companion piece to You Want A his multi-platinum 50 NUMBER ONES Stranger,” with 22 MORE HITS. 22 MORE HITS, “Amarillo By which is in stores now, contains exactly Morning,” “ The that - 22 fan favorites and well known Fireman,” Strait hit singles that despite not quite “Cowboys Like reaching number one at country radio made Us,” “You’ll Be a timeless impression on country music There,” “Marina fans across the country. Del Re,” and “I’ve had people ask me why this song or many more. The that song wasn’t on the Number Ones album also album,” say Strait. “If it’s their favorite includes the song, I guess they don’t care if it was num- brand new single ber one on a chart. This album gave me the “How ‘Bout chance to include some of the fans’ other Them favorites and mine.” Cowgirls.” These fans know a great song when they Providing a col- hear one and George Strait has made a lection of these career of giving his fans what they want. timeless classics is a true gift to the fans of the heels of the announcement that Strait The songs that Strait compiled for 22 George Strait. will begin his highly-anticipated nation- MORE HITS are all timeless hits like The release of 22 MORE HITS comes on wide arena tour which kicks off January 10 in Austin, TX. Once again, the Texas Troubadour gives his fans all over the nation a chance to see firsthand the elec- tricity that can only come from witnessing 22 MORE HITS SONG LIST Strait live. 1. How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls There And Love You 2007 has already proven to be a success- 2. Amarillo By Morning 14. What Do You Say To That ful year for Strait and stands to be a monu- 3. The Fireman 15. Drinking Champagne mental one, as “The 41st Annual CM 4. Gone As A Girl Can Get 16. You’re Something Special To Me Awards” approach. Strait received a 5. When Did You Stop Loving Me 17. Meanwhile remarkable seven nominations to lead all 6. Marina Del Rey 18. Adalida other nominees. Strait’s nominations are 7. Desperately 19. If You Can Do Anything Else for Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Album for 8. The Cowboy Rides Away 20. Unwound “It Just Comes Natural” (co-produced by 9. Lovebug 21. If You’re Thinking You Want A Tony Brown), Musical Event with Jimmy 10. Cowboys Like Us Stranger (There’s One Coming Buffett and Alan Jackson on the live ver- 11. She Let Herself Go Home) sion of “Hey Good Lookin’,” and Single of 12. You’ll Be There 22. Overnight Success the Year for “Wrapped.” Strait could win 13. Don’t Make Me Come Over two additional trophies as producer for Single and Album of the Year. n STRAIT TALK GSTRC Tickets Sell Out Fast Tickets for the 2008 George Strait Team leaps and bounds. Silverado dually pick-up trucks from Roping Classic have sold out in record time The GSTRC features the greatest team Cavender Chevrolet in Boerne, TX and and caught many fans by surprise and with- ropers in the world competing for more Bruton Strait Extreme 3-horse Slant out tickets, including many that had been than $500,000 in cash and prizes. The 25th Trailers as well as $84,337 each. coming to the event for years. The event Anniversary event in 2007 drew over 600 Sponsors of the 2007 event who have will be held in San Antonio, Texas at the teams from all across the country, including confirmed for 2008 include Wayne Wright San Antonio Rose Palace on Friday, March virtually all of the top PRCA Teams that Lawyers, the sponsor of the Red Wrapped 14th and Saturday, March 15th. competed for the National Finals. Steer Challenge, Brake Check, Bill Millers The popularity of the GSTRC among The 2007 GSTRC was won by header, BBQ, Capitol Farm Credit, Classic Ropes, Team Ropers has always been huge, but Nick Sartain of Yukon, OK and heeler, Justin Boots, Cactus Ropes, Resistol Hats, over the last couple of years the popularity Jhett Johnson of Casper, WY. They both Gist Buckles, and Wrangler.n among fans and spectators has grown by drove away in brand new 2007 Chevy George Strait Kicks Off 2008 Tour In Austin, TX The 2008 George Strait Tour will get Birmingham, Duluth, GA, Tampa and this year will be CMA Vocal Group of the underway in Austin, Texas on January 10th Jacksonville, FL, Baltimore, Sacramento, Year nominee Little Big Town. They will and wind its way through atleast 16 states Fresno, Las Vegas, Charleston, WV, perform on all of the dates except and include over 20 dates. The current list- Philadelphia, Richmond, VA, Lexington, Sacramento, Fresno and Las Vegas. Josh ing of cities and venues can be found in the Cleveland, Albuquerque and Lubbock. An Turner, a CMA nominee for “Male Itinerary on the back page of the newslet- additional two dates are expected to be Vocalist of the Year” will be George’s ter. In addition to Austin, the tour will also announced after the first of the year. Special Guest on those three dates. n include Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Joining George on most of his tour dates STRAIT TALK New Merchandise 3410 - $17.95 9740 - $95.00 3420 - $17.95 4215 - $17.95 4225 - $17.95 4220 - $17.95/$19.95 QTY. MODEL ITEM DESCRIPTION COST AMOUNT ________ 100 FAN CLUB MEMBERSHIP (Newsletter Sent By Mail) - 1 YEAR ................................................................................................U.S. $25 __________ ________ (Includes photo magnet, sticker, fact sheet, discography, bio, 5 x 7 ................................................................................CANADA $25 __________ ________ photo & 4 quarterly issues of STRAIT TALK sent through the mail with periodic email updates) ................................................FOREIGN $30 __________ ________ 120 FAN CLUB MEMBERSHIP (Newsletter Sent Via E-Mail) - 1 YEAR ________ (Memberships via EMAIL include Fan Club Membership Card, 5x7 Photo of George, Discography of George’s ....................................U.S. $15 __________ ________ Incredible Career, Behind the Scenes Fact Sheet & Biography. All Fan Club Documents are emailed immediately ..........................CANADA $15 __________ ________ following payment authorization) ............................................................................................................................FOREIGN $20 __________ ________ 140 FAN CLUB RENEWAL (Newsletter Sent By Mail) - 1 YEAR ......................................................................................................U.S. $25 __________ ________ (Same as 1 year membership - ................................................................................................................................ CANADA $25 __________ ________ Newsletter sent through the mail) ..........................................................................................................................FOREIGN $30 __________ ________ 160 FAN CLUB RENEWAL (Newsletter Sent Via E-Mail) - 1 YEAR ................................................................................................U.S. $15 __________ ________ (Same as 1 year membership - ................................................................................................................................ CANADA $15 __________ ________ Newsletter sent via e-mail) ...............................................................................................................................

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