11 Months Ago, HitFix says (in Carrie Underwood at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards) He's introducing George Strait. George Strait is performing "Troubadour," as clips of his life flash behind him. It's one of his better songs. You gotta give it up for the man. He's had 57 No. 1 songs--that's more than Elvis or the Beatles or Madonna ...

12 Months Ago, ACountry.com says (in 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards Nominations) 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations were announced at a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum in Nashville by Julianne Hough, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes and Jessica Simpson.  Brad Paisley leads with six nominations; Heidi Newfield with five nom...

13 Months Ago, blog.cmt.com says (in George Strait Wins His First-Ever Grammy)  TN
At the risk of calling George Strait the Rodney Dangerfield of the Grammys, the guy never got much respect until Sunday night (Feb. 8). That’s when he won first Grammy of his career — a best country album trophy for Troubadour. ...