The king is back in West Texas.
Country music legend George Strait wrapped up the first of two sold-out shows in Lubbock, Texas, on Friday evening, April 24. Another show is set for Saturday night, April 25, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
Here are a few photos from Strait concerts through the years in West Texas and the Borderland. They show how Strait emerged as a country heartthrob and matured into the king of country music.
George Strait concert Lubbock
Strait performed dozens of his hits during what fans says was a “great concert.” The first concert was packed with fans and captured the scope of the Straits’ popularity, especially in Texas and the Southwest.
How old is George Strait?
George Strait will be 74 on May 18. He was born in 1972.
Where is George Strait from?
George Strait was born in Poteet, Texas. This small city is south of San Antonio. Straight remains a Texas, with ties to South Texas and San Antonio.
George Strait setlist 2026
These are the songs that made the setlist when George Strait took the stage on Friday, April 24, inside Jones AT&T Stadium. It marked the first of two shows Strait was scheduled to play in Lubbock.
Encore
George Strait concerts in Las Cruces, New Mexico
George Strait has performed numerous concerts in Las Cruces, New Mexico, including 2002, 2007, 2013 and 2017.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: George Strait brings ‘king of country’ shows to Texas through the years
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