Current:Home > MyGeorge Strait breaks record for largest ticketed concert in US with nearly 111K in attendance -Aspire Money Growth
George Strait breaks record for largest ticketed concert in US with nearly 111K in attendance
View
Date:2025-04-16 19:18:49
Everything is bigger in Texas. Just ask George Strait.
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. The show set the U.S. record for a ticketed concert, previously held by The Grateful Dead with its 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!"
George Strait on the road:Every song country icon played on his 2023 tour
The concert 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. Strait also broke his own Texas record on June 7, 2014, when he performed for 104,793 at Arlington's AT&T Stadium.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Strait's current tour has four remaining dates. The next concert is set for June 29 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
More concert news:Madonna attracts 1.6M fans for free concert in Brazil to wrap up her Celebration tour
Among the attendees at Saturday's concert were new Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko and Sen. Ted Cruz. Elko shared a photo of his seats from the venue when asked whether he was taking in a show of another kind: Texas A&M baseball's College World Series opener vs. Florida in Omaha, Nebraska. The game was heavily delayed by weather, causing a conflict for the Aggies coach.
"Enjoying The King at Kyle Field," Elko wrote. "But I’ll be there supporting @AggieBaseball when we’re done."
veryGood! (25)
Related
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- Five most underpaid men's college basketball coaches: Paris, Painter make list
- Five most underpaid men's college basketball coaches: Paris, Painter make list
- Jurors watch deadly assault video in James Crumbley involuntary manslaughter case
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Ohio Chick-Fil-A owner accused of driving 400 miles to sexually abuse child he met online
- President Joe Biden has won enough delegates to clinch the 2024 Democratic nomination
- House GOP launch new probe of Jan. 6 and try shifting blame for the Capitol attack away from Trump
- Will the 'Yellowstone' finale be the last episode? What we know about Season 6, spinoffs
- Anticipating the Stanley cup Neon Collection drop: What to know if you want a Spring Fling cup
Ranking
- Selena Gomez's "Weird Uncles" Steve Martin and Martin Short React to Her Engagement
- No, Aaron Rodgers and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shrooms and Hail Marys do not a VP pick make
- How to test your blood sugar levels and why it's critical for some people
- 'Heartbreaking': 3 eggs of beloved bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow unlikely to hatch
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- US energy industry methane emissions are triple what government thinks, study finds
- Health care providers may be losing up to $100 million a day from cyberattack. A doctor shares the latest
- TEA Business College team introduction and work content
Recommendation
Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
Another suspect arrested in shooting that wounded 8 high school students at Philadelphia bus stop
Five most underpaid men's college basketball coaches: Paris, Painter make list
Israel likely to face Hamas resistance for years to come, U.S. intelligence assessment says
Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
TEA Business College AI ProfitProphet 4.0’ Investment System Prototype
Jurors watch deadly assault video in James Crumbley involuntary manslaughter case
Neil Young returns to Spotify after 2-year hiatus following Joe Rogan controversy