George Strait’s only Texas concert in 2026 is almost here — but will you know the secret to scoring tickets before they vanish? ML
George Strait famously sang “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” and the country music icon is bringing his signature croon back to the Lone Star State for a one-night-only concert featuring Miranda Lambert and Hudson Westbrook at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock on April 25, 2026.
This show is part of Strait’s ongoing series of limited stadium performances, as the 73-year-old honky tonk hero’s touring schedule slows down.
Last year, he headlined “George Strait: The King at Kyle Field” at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field. It became one of the largest ticketed concerts in U.S. history, drawing 110,905 fans. He followed that with only five live shows in 2025.
In 2024, Strait released his 31st studio album, “Cowboys and Dreamers.” In December, he will be spotlighted at the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors for his lifetime of contributions to American culture through the performing arts. In 2026, he will be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Tickets to George Strait’s Lubbock concert go on sale Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. at georgestrait.com.
Petition calls for Strait to replace Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX
More than 100,000 people have signed a Change.org petition calling for George Strait to replace Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LX halftime show performer on Feb. 8, 2026. This comes after conservative commentators and right-wing activist organizations voiced opposition to the Puerto Rican singer’s selection, proposing an “all-American” substitute instead of the global reggaeton star. (Reminder: Puerto Rico is part of the United States.)
“The Super Bowl halftime show should unite our country, honor American culture and remain family-friendly, not be turned into a political stunt,” reads the petition. “Bad Bunny represents none of these values; his drag performances and style are the opposite of what families expect on football’s biggest stage.”
“George Strait embodies unity, tradition and the timeless American music that truly deserves the 2026 Super Bowl spotlight,” it continues.
George Strait has not commented on the selection of Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime show performer or responded to those wanting to replace the artist.
