Summerfest Guide - June 30, 2009
Strait as an arrow; "King of Country Music" delivers
Aside from some thank yous and an introduction of his band, George Strait had little to say Monday night when he headlined at the Marcus Amphitheater. And that was OK with his fans, who didn't mind his disinterest in small talk. They paid to see an old-fashioned country music show, and that's exactly what they got from the 57-year-old star.
Tags: george strait, summerfest, ace in the hole band, blake shelton, julianne hough

Music - May 31, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: What do you think of the Summerfest line-up?
Bon Jovi, Keith Urban, Stevie Wonder, Kiss, Chicago, Bob Dylan, No Doubt, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, The Fray, Kid Rock. Do any of those names get you fired up? If so, you're in luck, because these are the headlining acts that will perform at the Marcus Amphitheater during Summerfest 2009, June 25 - July 5.
Tags: Summerfest, Bon Jovi, Keith Urban, Stevie Wonder, Kiss, Chicago, Bob Dylan, No Doubt, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, The Fray, Kid Rock

Music - May 27, 2009
Video of the Day: Honoring a Strait shooter
Country music's George Strait, who headlines the Marcus Amphitheater June 29 at Summerfest, will be feted on an all-star concert tonight on CBS. Strait, who has produced 57 No. 1 singles on the country charts, has been named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music.
Tags: george strait, academy of country music

Living - March 5, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: March 5, 2009
We aren't about to let a stealth snowstorm or the mid-week, mid-winter blahs stop us from sharing things we think are cool right now. This week's submissions include wonderful Woodman's Market (pictured), a tasty breakfast sandwich, a classic cover song and a good spot for late-night eats.
Tags: woodman's market, ben and jerry's, fro yo, mykono's, blind boys of alabama, rocky mountain news, d3hoops.com, George Strait, River of Love, Summerfest

Music - Jan. 29, 2009
Summerfest continues country bent with Chesney
Country star Kenny Chesney headlines the Marcus Amphitheater on Friday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. along with opening acts Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum, Summerfest officials announced today. The show guarantees a Marcus line-up that is at least 20% country.
Tags: Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Summerfest, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum