The King of Country is back — George Strait sets a 2026 Jones AT&T Stadium performance that instantly becomes a must-see event. ML
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George Strait has officially announced a one-night-only stadium show at Texas Tech’s Jones AT&T Stadium, marking his first concert in the West Texas city in more than a decade. And because no Texas party is complete without a few friends, Strait is bringing along Miranda Lambert and rising newcomer Hudson Westbrook to round out an all-Texas lineup for the ages.
Set for April 25, 2026, this concert will be Strait’s only West Texas stop and one of just a few shows he is playing next year. Tickets go on sale November 21 at 10 a.m. Central Time through his official website. Judging by fan reactions already flooding social media, you might want to be quick on that refresh button.
Strait’s return to Raiderland follows a history-making run at Kyle Field in College Station last summer, where he played to a crowd of more than 110,000 fans. That set a record for the largest ticketed concert in the United States. Now he is bringing that same energy to Lubbock, in the round, center stage, and backed by decades of hits, fresh cuts from his latest album Cowboys and Dreamers, and a fan base that treats every Strait show like a religious experience.
The new record, which is his 31st studio album, is pure Strait. It is packed with honky tonk heartbreakers, two-steppin’ grooves, and songs that wear their Texas roots with pride. Standouts like “Three Drinks Behind,” “MIA Down in MIA,” and “The Little Things” have already found a home in his live setlists. These are performed alongside instant classics such as “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame” with Chris Stapleton and his cover of Waylon Jennings’ “Waymore’s Blues.” If you have seen Strait live, you know he does not need pyrotechnics or LED walls to bring a stadium to its knees. He still has the voice, the songs, and that timeless Texas cool that has kept him king for decades.
Joining him is Miranda Lambert, a fellow Lone Star legend and three-time Grammy winner, whose latest album, Postcards From Texas, earned rave reviews and Grammy buzz. Lambert has spent the past year balancing headline shows with major festival appearances. This one-night event with Strait is bound to be a highlight of her 2026 calendar.
Rounding out the lineup is Hudson Westbrook, a 21-year-old cowboy from Stephenville who has been winning fans across the state with his debut album Texas Forever. The kid has been cutting his teeth at rodeos and dance halls all over the state. Now he is stepping into the big leagues with the ultimate co-sign from Strait himself. For Westbrook, this show could be the career-making moment fans will talk about for years to come.
The Lubbock concert lands during a busy time for Strait. He is also set to be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors this December and will be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame in early 2026. This is another reminder that while George Strait may be playing fewer shows these days, each one means more than ever.
So if you have ever wanted to see George Strait in the heart of Texas, this is your shot. Three Texas voices, one iconic stadium, and a night of country music that is already shaping up to be one for the history books.
