Country Icon George Strait Tapped For Prestigious Honor, Fans Call It 'Long Overdue' first appeared on Parade on Aug 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared. The A-list actor looked at his phone while he patiently waited for police to search him.

Country music legend George Strait picked up some praise from Donald Trump on Wednesday, and he will also be getting an honor from the president. That is because Strait was among those named by Trump in the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors Class. He was joined by KISS, Sylvester Stallone, actor Michael Crawford and Gloria Gaynor.

Rapper Flo Rida is releasing a baffling new tune "Carrying the Club," which samples George Strait's '90s hit "Carrying Your Love With Me."

Today is no different with Flo Rida’s head-scratching new song with TikTok star-turned-“country” artist, Cooper Alan, and Shaylen, “Carrying the Club,” which samples George Strait’s iconic 1997 hit, “Carrying Your Love With Me.”

George Strait 's new music is getting closer. On Friday morning (Feb. 1), the King of Country Music shared a brand-new song, "God and Country Music." Readers can press play above to listen.

Strait began to headline the George Strait Country Music Festival in 1997, and the event lasted for several years. Once again, he also racked up awards at several esteemed events.

Gov. Abbott delivers $25,000 checks to over 60 Hill Country families affected by Texas floods, funded by George Strait's benefit concert.

On Nov. 18, Strait will release a new box set, Strait Out of the Box: Part 2. The project is the followup to his 1995 box set, Strait Out of the Box. Test Your George Strait Knowledge!