George Strait Confirms New Album During Indy Stadium Show

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George Strait on stage in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, May 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Photo: Michele Wedel

George Strait revealed to the crowd during his show at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night (May 4) that he is going to be releasing a brand new album, Cowboys and Dreamers, later this year.

Strait previewed some of the new material for the sold-out crowd of 51,132, including a song called “Three Drinks Behind.” Tour-mate Chris Stapleton joined the Texan mid-stride on “Pancho and Lefty,” staying onstage for “You Don’t Know What You’re Missing,” an album cut he penned for Strait’s Love Is Everything. The two then revealed their first-ever collaboration, “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame,” to be featured on Strait’s forthcoming album.

In another poignant moment in the show, Retired Lt. General Leroy Sisco introduced Retired US Army Private Issac Boshi on stage and presented a new home to the hero, noting it was his 113th home presentation with Strait via Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Homes 4 Wounded Heroes Program. 

Saturday was Strait’s first show back after devastating losses to his touring family including his longtime manager, Erv Woolsey, Ace in the Hole band member Gene Elders and tour manager, Tom Foote. Strait took the opportunity to acknowledge their absence throughout the evening. “The last couple of months have been a tough time… music makes it all better. Thank you for coming out—we’ve had a great time tonight. This one is for Erv, and Gene and Tom,” he said before concluding the 32-song set with a six-song encore.

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