George Strait is ready for another round.
The country legend used the platform of his concert at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL franchise Indianapolis Colts, to announce Cowboys and Dreamers (via MCA), his 31st studio album.
According to representatives, more than 51,000 packed the stadium for Straight's two-hour show on Saturday, May 4. , and I'm going to play some of them for you tonight,” he told the audience.
A release date for the new LP has not been announced.
The 71-year-old Texas native shared several new songs from the upcoming album, including “Three Drinks Behind,” and was joined by Chris Stapleton on two numbers, “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” and “You Don't Know What You're Missing.” ».
The Indianapolis date was one of just 10 shows Strait will perform in 2024 and marked a return to the stage after a series of devastating losses for his family, including his manager of nearly 50 years, Erv Woolsey, a member of Ace in the Hole Gene Elders. , and tour manager Tom Foote.
“It's so good to be back,” he said from the stage, “man, it's been six months, and that's too much.”
Paying tribute to his lost friends, Strait remarked: “The last couple of months have been a rough time… music makes it all better. Thank you for coming out – we had a great time tonight,” he said, as he wrapped up a six-song encore in their honor.
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