The “King of Country” music, George Strait, has added another achievement to his illustrious career. Over the weekend, Strait performed at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field, drawing an unprecedented 110,905 fans to his “The King at Kyle Field” concert, setting a new record for the highest attendance at a ticketed concert.
Strait, joined by Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman, captivated the massive crowd in what was announced as his only Texas performance for 2024. The previous record was held by the Grateful Dead, who performed for 107,019 fans in New Jersey in 1977, according to Billboard. Additionally, Strait’s concert marked the highest attendance ever recorded for an event at Kyle Field.
Addressing the enthusiastic audience, Strait expressed his excitement and a bit of remorse for not visiting Kyle Field sooner. “We got some Aggies out there? Oh yeah! I’m ashamed to say this, but this is my first time to ever be in Kyle Field. … Just invite me back, I’ll come!” he said on Saturday.
During the show, Strait introduced fans to “MIA in MIA” and “The Little Things,” two tracks from his upcoming album “Cowboys and Dreamers,” which is slated for release in September.
A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Strait has sold over 105 million records worldwide. He is currently touring the United States with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town, with scheduled stadium performances in Salt Lake City, Detroit, Chicago, and Las Vegas through December.
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