AUSTIN, Texas — In his first show of 2026, George Strait sauntered to Moody’s center stage last night in his signature starched Wranglers and black Resistol hat just after 8:45p, leading more than 15,000 fans through a two-hour, 28-song set singalong in his first night’s set of arena doubles bookending the icon and Country Music Hall of Fame member and recent Kennedy Center Honoree’s seven show season.  

Fans weren’t the only ones who dressed up for the occasion. The arena – which Strait opened with Willie Nelson in April 2022 – was decked to the nines in Strait Moody Center signage welcoming “The King of Country” back to the stage for the first time in nearly four years. And Austin didn’t just show up, they came to sway, sing and two-step, taking to the aisles in pairs on “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” and shuffling along to “I Just Want To Dance With You.”  

“I see we got some cowboys out there tonight, I love it,” Strait gleamed midway through his setlist including so many of the icon’s 60 No. 1 hits. “I love seeing you cowboys out there because you bring the cowgirls with you; this song is for all you cowgirls,” he proclaimed before performing “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” from his 2007 album, It Just Comes Natural. 

Texas native William Beckmann opened the evening and will return this Saturday, April 11. Additionally, Carter Faith will join George Strait for his return to the Moody Center on May 15 and 16, marking his final shows of the season.

With additional tickets recently released, limited seats remain available for purchase for Strait’s remaining 2026 shows at georgestrait.com. 

Remaining 2026 George Strait Shows:

Saturday, April 11   Austin, Texas    Moody Center
Friday, April 24    Lubbock, Texas    Jones AT&T Stadium 
Saturday, April 25    Lubbock, Texas    Jones AT&T Stadium
Saturday, May 2    Clemson, SC    Death Valley 
Friday, May 15   Austin, Texas    Moody Center
Saturday, May 16   Austin, Texas    Moody Center# # # 

About George Strait
George Strait is the unambiguous “King of Country Music,” with over 100 million RIAA certifications while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards as well as countless nominations and becoming the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades. The Texas troubadour released his 31st career studio album Cowboys And Dreamers last year. The Country Music Hall of Fame member and 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree has proven himself as deft with a pen as he is commanding a stadium of thousands, co-writing some of his biggest hits such as fan favorites, “Here for a Good Time” and “Living for the Night,” as well as the powerful, heartfelt ballad “I Believe,” leading into his recent induction into the Texas Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. As generous as he is talented, recently his Strait to the Heart benefit raised over $7 million for those affected by the flooding in Texas. He and wife Norma also established the Jenifer Strait Foundation to preserve the memory of their daughter and have raised millions for children’s organizations.