If you’re a longtime fan of George Strait—or just love country music in the Lone Star State—you might want to clear your calendar. On November 6, 2025, Gorge Strait took to Instagram and dropped a tantalizing hint: “An announcement incoming for the Lone Star State.”
Here’s what we know so far, what it might mean for 2026, and why this could be huge.
🎤 What He Posted
- George shared a postcard-style graphic with the words “Take me to… Texas.”
- In the caption: “An announcement incoming for the Lone Star State.”
- He also used his 2015 song “Take Me To Texas” in an Instagram Story, amplifying the hint.
- No date, venue, or further details were given—so suspense is high.
📍 Why This Could Be a Texas-Sized Deal
- George Strait’s last major Texas show: June 15, 2024 at Kyle Field (Texas A&M) with 110,905 fans—a U.S. single-concert record.
- He’s not touring full-time (he retired from full-time tours in 2014) but still does select stadium-level shows.
- His only currently scheduled 2026 show: May 2 at Clemson Stadium in South Carolina (with Cody Johnson & Wyatt Flores).
- Given his Texas roots (born in Poteet & raised on a ranch in Pearsall, Texas) the “Lone Star State” mention carries extra weight.
🔍 What to Watch For
- Venue & date announcement: Could be a major Texas stadium (Dallas, Houston, Austin, maybe College Station)—given his past at Kyle Field.
- Ticket structure: With a legend like Strait, tickets might move fast; VIP or special-package experiences might be offered.
- Collaborators or supporting acts: He may bring along top names (like he did previously with Stapleton) to boost the event.
- Fan messaging: The teaser is clearly designed to galvanize his devoted fanbase—especially in Texas—so marketing announcements will likely follow soon.
- Records in play: He’s already set big attendance records—this could be a chance to reclaim or surpass them.
💡 Why It Matters for 2026
- For Texas fans, any live show from George is a “bucket-list” event, especially given his selective schedule.
- From a business/event view: such a show has implication for tourism, hotel bookings, local economy, and media coverage in Texas.
- For fan culture: With Strait in his 70s and stating he has “maybe five good years” left to perform live, the urgency is real.
- For country music: A major Texas show could recalibrate touring patterns, set expectations for stadium shows, and remind folks of classic country roots.
George Strait has dropped a hint that something major is coming in Texas for 2026. The evidence: his Instagram post, “Take me to… Texas,” and the caption “An announcement incoming for the Lone Star State.” While no details have been revealed, given his past record-breaking shows in Texas, this could be a stadium-sized event. If you’re a fan, it’s time to stay alert—and maybe plan ahead.
