Now that George Strait has come and gone, what are the chances lightning strikes a third time?
We’ve seen it happen before. Back in 2009, Bob Dylan , John Mellencamp , and Willie Nelson teamed up to fill Jones Stadium. Then this past weekend, Strait proved once again that West Texas will absolutely show up when the right name rolls through. But here’s the reality—those moments are rare, and they take something special.
Let’s be honest about it: George Strait is an anomaly. His draw in Texas—especially this part of Texas—is on another level. It’s similar to Red Dirt country in that the audience here is deeper, more loyal, and more willing to travel. That kind of built-in regional power is something very few artists have…