George Strait Shatters U.S. Concert Attendance Record in Texas

George Strait just broke a U.S. concert attendance record right here in Texas! The country music icon made history with his concert at Kyle Field in College Station on Saturday night, playing to a record-breaking 110,905 fans.

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The show set the U.S. record for a ticketed concert, previously held by The Grateful Dead with their 1997 concert at Raceway Park in New Jersey.

"We got some Aggies out there? Oh yeah!" Strait said at the concert, per Chron, referencing the Texas A&M University team. "I’m ashamed to say this, but this is my first time to ever be in Kyle Field. Damn! Just invite me back!"

It's not just any concert record George Strait shattered; this one also broke the record for the most attended single event at Kyle Field, even beating the Aggies football team. The record for a football game was set on Oct. 11, 2014, with 110,663 fans in attendance for a Texas A&M 35-20 loss to SEC West rival Ole Miss. Football who?

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But that’s not all. Strait also broke his own Texas record on June 7, 2014, when he performed for 104,793 fans at Arlington's AT&T Stadium.

This isn’t just a concert; it’s a legendary moment in music history. Strait’s fans came out in droves, proving that his music reigns supreme. So, if you’re looking for the biggest, baddest, most unforgettable concert experiences, you better saddle up and head to Texas. George Strait has set the bar sky-high, and we’re all here for it.

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