Legendary country singer George Strait made history by playing to a record-breaking number of fans at his concert at Kyle Field in College Station on Saturday.
The iconic star belted out the tunes to a total of 110,905 fans, setting the U.S. record and making history for the most tickets sold during a concert, according to USA Today. Strait takes the baton from The Grateful Dead, who set the previous record with their 1997 concert at Raceway Park in New Jersey. His concert also broke the record for the most attended single event ever held at Kyle Field, beating out the Aggies football team, which is no easy task.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 30: George Strait performs at the Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of The Life & Music Of Loretta Lynn at the Grand Ole Opry on October 30, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
“We got some Aggies out there? Oh yeah!” Strait said to the large crowd, according to Chron.
The crowd cheered with his reference of 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!” Strait said.
Enjoying The King at Kyle Field. But I’ll be there supporting @AggieBaseball when we’re done. https://t.co/g6siErdzZz pic.twitter.com/tbsx0MGwPr
— Coach Mike Elko (@CoachMikeElko) June 16, 2024
The record number of tickets sold for a football game was set Oct. 11, 2014, with 110,663 fans in attendance for a Texas A&M game against SEC West rival Ole Miss, according to USA Today.
Saturday’s game set record for attendance and also included some high-profile guests, including the new Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko and Sen. Ted Cruz.
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 25: In this image released on August 25, 2021 George Strait performs during CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for CMT/ViacomCBS)
Strait, most famous for his cover of Bob Wills’ song “Right or Wrong,” and his 16987 hit, “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” is no stranger to shattering records. (RELATED: Jelly Roll Admits To Regretting One Very Interesting Tattoo)
The talented singer and guitarist broke his very own record in Texas on June 7, 2014, when he performed for 104,793 fans at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium.
He has four remaining dates as part of his current tour, with his next scheduled tour stop being June 29 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, according to USA Today.
