George Strait Thinks We’re Heading Toward More Traditional Country
GEORGE STRAIT was asked for his opinion on today’s country music. Good choice, the guy’s been making hit records since 1981. His take is that if you don’t like what you’re hearing . . . hang on, because it’s going to change.
He’s seen the pendulum swing back and forth . . . and he’s okay with it. He says it’s a natural thing. He also thinks we’re trending back to the traditional country sound.
Here’s another insight. George doesn’t waste energy judging other artists. Quote, “I can’t put anybody down for having success in the music business, which is just tough. [If] someone has success, more power to ’em. I know how tough it is.”
In a different interview, George talked about recording two new songs for his hits package, “Strait Out of the Box: Part 2”, which is out November 18th.
Quote, “As you continue to be able to make records, you get more comfortable in the studio. A lot of the players are good friends of mine, and I enjoy seeing ’em and being with ’em, however long we’re recording. So, it’s fun. I look forward to it.”
Speaking of George, he welcomed a new granddaughter.
George Strait Has a New Granddaughter
George Strait is a grandpa … again! The singer has announced the arrival of his new granddaughter.
Jilliann Louise Strait was born on Sept. 10, according to a news post on Strait’s official website. She is the second child of Bubba and Tamara Strait, Strait and wife Norma‘s son and daughter-in-law; Strait’s grandson, George Harvey Strait (who goes by Harvey), was born on Feb. 2, 2012.
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Dierks Bentley Duct Tapes Photos of His Family to His Trailer Walls . . . Also, He Announced a New Tour
It’s pretty hard for country stars to take their whole family on the road, so DIERKS BENTLEYdoes the next best thing. Kind of. He brings photos, and then duct tapes them to the wall of his bunk in his trailer.
He tells “People”, quote, “I’ve got pictures of [my wife] Cass and the kids. It’s little reminders of everyone back home that’s missing you.”
Missing his family is a sacrifice he has to make because he needs to stay focused on the job at hand. Quote, “If you’re not going out there and giving your all on stage, you’re just wasting everybody’s time.
While we’re on the subject: Dierks announced that his “What The Hell World Tour” will kick off January 19th in Dayton, Ohio. JON PARDI and COLE SWINDELL are the openers.
MIRANDA LAMBERT hit up social media to let us know what she’s been up to since the end of her Keeper of the Flame tour. She started out with a couple of relaxing weeks . . . and then was off and running again.
She went to Americana Fest, saw her boyfriend ANDERSON EAST perform at the Chicago Theatre, attended the Pilgrimage Festival, had beers with her friend AUBRIE SELLERS in Texas . . . and celebrated her grandma’s birthday.
HUNTER HAYES released a new single called “Yesterday’s Song“. It’s from his upcoming album, although there’s no word yet on a title or release date.
Speaking of Dolly: Her song “Coat of Many Colors” is already a TV movie . . . and now it’s also a children’s book. Pick one up and you’ll even get a downloadable version of an original song of hers called, “Making Fun Ain’t Funny”. The book goes on sale October 18th. (Full Story)