The 26th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic Program Book is now available to all fans while they last. The Program book is full of color photos of George Strait, his family, the winners and all the details of the 25th Annual Classic. It also has a list of all past winners as well as other pertinent team roping information. The program books are only $5 and can be ordered using a credit card by calling 210-698-0791 between the hours 9am and noon and 1pm to 5pm Monday-Friday.
 

San Antonio, TX (March 15, 2008) - In any competition, many say “You are competing against yourself” and at today’s 26th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic, twenty-seven year old Travis Tryan found the statement to be truer than he realized. It all came down to the final minutes with Header Travis Tryan and Heeler Kory Koontz roping a 5.92 to take the top position. The very next roping and final of the day was Travis Tryan again, this time with teammate Michael Jones. In order to take the lead, the Tryan/Jones team had to rope with a time better than 6.15 seconds. The crowd was on their feet and cheers thundered through the Rose Palace as Tryan and Jones took the lead with a 5.59 third round finish.
 

San Antonio, TX (March 14, 2008) -- The 26th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic (GSTRC) kicked off today at the San Antonio Rose Palace with 483 teams vying for a chance to make Round Two this evening, the Top 50 on Saturday and ultimately the Grand Prize of GSTRC Champions.
 

San Antonio, TX---The cowboys have begun arriving in San Antonio ready to unload and pay up their $1000 entry fees for the 26th Annual GSTRC. Official registration starts on Thursday night from 5pm to 10pm and again on Friday morning. All registration fees must be paid by 9am on Friday, March 14th. Crews have been sprucing up the facilities and hanging banners all over the arena and outer areas this week while sponsors and vendors will be setting up their booth in the fan friendly vendor area all day on Thursday. U.S. Smokeless Tobacco has been busy installing it’s huge digital scoreboard which is always a big hit with the fans and contestants alike. In addition, Cavender Chevrolet of Boerne, Tx and Bruton Trailers will be pulling all of their display rigs in as well.
 

The stalls have all been cleaned, the grounds spruced up, the new chutes checked and double checked, the buildings cleaned and touched up, the food and drink inventories ordered, the vendor booth space all sold, the sponsor agreements all in place and the US Tobacco scoreboard getting ready to be hung with care. In a few short days the security meetings will take place and all the final plans put into effect. Hours after that, the big diesel pickups and haulers pulling everything from single horse trailers to mansions on wheels will begin pulling into the San Antonio Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas for America’s premier Open Team Roping competition, the 26th Annual George Strait Team Classic.
 

THe George Strait Team Roping Classic has been overwhelmed with ticket requests for the 2008 event. The demand was so great that tickets for both Friday and Saturdaywere sold out faster than at any point in the history of the event.

A few copies of the well done 25th Anniversary George Strait Team Roping Classic programs have been made available to fans that were not able to attend the Team Roping event Live. The program is packed full of photos of George and all the Strait family, along with ropers and other people involved in the event. It also includes all the historical dates covering the first 25 years of the event.
 

San Antonio, TX (March 24, 2007) – An unlikely pair teamed up for the second year in a row to compete in The George Strait Team Roping Classic – and walked off first-time winners. Header Nick Sartain (Yukon, OK) and Heeler Jhett Johnson (Casper, WY), who do not rope together during the regular season, decided to rope as partners on a last second whim. The two ropers teamed up in the 2006 GSTRC but did not make the finals. This year was a different story. The duo took first with a combined three round score of 16.84.
 

The dates have been set for the Call-In registration for the 25th George Strait Team Roping Classic. The Call-In will take place between 5 & 10 pm on Monday, March 12th and Tuesday, March 13th. The Call-In phone number is 210-698-9251. Each roper may enter up to three times with a different partner for each entry.
 

Nashville, TN (Nov. 7, 2006) — The King of Country Music secured his reign last night at the 40th Annual CMA Awards as he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. George Strait is the second artist elected in the “Career Achieved National Prominence Between 1975 and the Present” category, which was created last year. He was presented for induction by 2004 Hall of Fame honoree Kris Kristofferson, who praised Strait’s longevity, noting that “for musical consistency and durability, none in his generation can match him.”
 

Friday and Saturday, March 23rd & 24th are the dates that George Strait has chosen for 25th annual George Strait Team Roping Classic at the San Antonio Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas.
 

George Strait remains one of the most successful and influential country artists of the past 25 years. A native of Pearsall, Tx, Strait was the son of a junior high school teacher who owned and operated a ranch that had been in his family for nearly 100 years. After graduating from high school and briefly attending college, Strait married his high school sweetheart, Norma, before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1971. While stationed in Hawaii, he began playing country music.
 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (April 28, 2006)- Television network Great American Country (GAC) will round up the excitement of team roping when it delves deep into the non-musical passion of platinum recording artist George Strait and his family during the George Strait Team Roping Classic special which will air Thursday, May 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
 

San Antonio, TX (March 11, 2006) -- Over 570 teams traveled to The Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas this weekend to compete in the 24th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic. Hosted by country superstar and avid team roper, George Strait, the sold-out GSTRC event is among the largest and most prestigious open ropings in the circuit and annually plays host to the most accomplished names in the sport. Ropers competed for a chance at cash and prizes totaling more than $425,000, including two Chevy Silverado Trucks provided by Cavender Chevrolet of Boerne, TX, two Strait X-treme 3-horse slant trailers by Bruton Trailers, Twister saddles and Gist Buckles.
 

The 2006 George Strait Team Roping Classic is scheduled for March 10th & 11th of next year at the San Antonio Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas but tickets for the event will go on sale much sooner. The GSTRC ticket office will begin taking ticket orders on October 3rd. Since the event has been completely sold out over the years, it is very important to order tickets early in order to guarantee availability. Ticket prices for each day of roping will remain the same as last year at $16 each, including shipping and handling charges. Additional postage charges will apply for tickets mailed outsided the United States. The GSTRC staff will mail tickets out the first week of February.
 

The residents of the Gulf Coast of the United States from Louisiana to Alabama suffered an unparalled catastrophe when Hurricane Katrina struck the coast. All George Strait fans and people everywhere are asked to do anything and everything you can to help alleviate the suffering, whether it is volunteering your services through local organizations or churches or making a donation to one of the relief organizations. We, personally and at the George Strait Fan Club, have made contributions to the efforts and challenge all country music fans everywhere to do the same. Donations to the Red Cross can be made on their website at www.redcross.org or back calling 1-800-HELPNOW (800-435-7669) and to the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-800-SALARMY (800-725-2769).
 

George Strait has once again agreed to be the guest auctioneer “For The Love Of Kids & Harleys” benefit in San Antonio, Texas. Strait will autograph the 2005 Special Cowboy edition Harley Davidson Softail motorcycle and then will auction it off to the highest bidder at the organizations 11th annual fundraiser to be held on September 7th at the SBC Center.
 

San Antonio, TX (March 12, 2005) – When Speed Williams and Clay O’Brien Cooper looked up at the scoreboard after roping their third and final steer of the day, they knew they had done what 501 other teams couldn’t do that weekend – they’d won the George Strait Team Roping Classic. Amidst thunderous cheers and applause, Speed and Rich threw their hats up in the air in amazement and pride. “When I saw Speed throw his hat off, I figured I had better too,” laughed Clay O’Brien Cooper. “All of a sudden, it dawned on me, ‘You’ve done it!’ It’s just an awesome feeling.” The team nabbed the championship with a combined time of 15.90 seconds for three head. They’ll split a cash prize of $72,734 and each drive home brand new Chevy Silverado Truck furnished by Cavender Chevrolet of Boerne, TX and Strait X-treme 3-horse slant trailers by Bruton. They are no strangers to the winners circle in San Antonio. O’Brien won the GSTRC in 1995 and Williams in 2003.
 

San Antonio, Tx--A total of 655 teams called up to pre-register for the 2005 George Strait Team Roping Classic. The event will be held at the San Antonio Rose Palace on Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th beginning at 10am both days. Last years event payed out over $300,000 in cash and prizes including two Chevrolet diesel twin-cab dually trucks from Cavender Chevrolet and two Bruton 3-horse slant Strait Extreme trailers from Bruton Trailers. The Trucks and trailers went to last years champions Jake Barnes and Allen Bach.

Pre-registration for teams wishing to compete in the 23rd Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic on March 11 and 12, will take place on Monday, Feb. 28 and Tuesday, March 1, from 5PM- 10PM CT. Teams may register by calling 210-698-9251. The cost per team is $600. Entry fees must be paid, in cash only, by 9:45AM on Friday, March 11 at the San Antonio Rose Palace located at 25665 Boerne Stage Road in San Antonio, TX. Each contestant may compete on a maximum of three teams. All horses must be stalled in San Antonio Rose Palace stalls. No portable stalls will be allowed. PRCA dress codes will be in effect.
 

Registration times and dates have been set for the 2005 GSTRC. GSTRC officials will take calls daily from 5-10pm Central time on Monday, February 28th and Tuesday, March 1st. The number to call for registration is 210-698-9251 and the entry fee will be $600 per team. Each roper will have the option of entering up to three times as a part of three different teams. All roper entry fees must be paid by 9am on Friday, March 11th.
 

Tickets for the 2005 George Strait Team Roping Classic, that will be held on March 11th and 12th of 2005 at the San Antonio Rose Palace are on sale now. The ticket price for 2005 remain the same at $16 each, inclusive of shipping and handling charges. Children six (6) and under will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased beginning October 4th, 2004 in the following manner.
 

August 16, 2004 -- The 2005 George Strait Team Roping Classic dates have been announced. Team ropers from across the country will convene at the Rose Palace in San Antonio, TX on March 11th and 12th for the largest open roping competition in the nation.
 

San Antonio, TX (March 20, 2004) – Roping greats Jake Barnes and Allen Bach won the top prize at the 22nd Annual George Strait Team Roping in San Antonio, TX this weekend with a combined time of 16.88 on three go-rounds. They’ll split $64,728 and drive home brand new Chevy Dually Pick-Up trucks pulling Bruton trailers.
 

San Antonio, TX (March 18, 2004) – A total of 479 teams filed in to the Rose Palace in San Antonio, TX this morning to compete at the 22nd Annual George Strait Team Roping. The top names in the sport, including former GSTRC champions Jake Barnes, Speed Williams, Rich Skelton, Tyler Magnus, Kirt Jones and Clay O’Brien Cooper all competed for a part of over $400,000 in cash and prizes in what has become the biggest open roping in the world.
 

January 20, 2004 – Pre-registration for teams wishing to compete in the 22nd Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic will take place on Monday, March 8th and Tuesday, March 9th from 5PM- 10PM CT. The GSTRC will take place on March 19th & 20th at the Rose Palace in San Antonio, TX. Teams may register by calling 210-698-9251. The cost per team is $600. Each contestant may compete on a maximum of three teams. A complete list of rules and procedures can be found by logging on to the event website at www.gstrc.com.
 

In the spirit of the season, George Strait, his wife Norma and their son, George Jr., as well as his staff and management wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. They also hope that we will all take the time to say a prayer for the men and women of our armed forces who are making great sacrifices all over the world to keep our country free and safe. God Bless America!

Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2003) - President George W. Bush has announced that George Strait is one of ten recipients of the 2003 National Medal of Arts. The National Medal of Arts is the nation's highest honor for artistic excellence and is given to those who have made extraordinary contributions to the creation, growth and support of the arts in the United States. The President and First Lady Laura Bush presented the awards in an Oval Office ceremony at the White House on November 12th.
 

The staff of the George Strait Team Roping Classic is now taking ticket orders for the 2004 but tickets will not be sent out until early early February of 2004. Once again, fans, using a credit card, will be able to order their tickets online through the George Strait Team Roping Classic website at www.gstrc.com . Fans may also access the site from a link at www.georgestrait.com. Ticket prices for each day will remain at $16, including shipping and handling. Ticket buyers should keep in mind that all tickets are non-refundable and may not be exchanged for another day. All sales are final. Fans who would prefer to order their tickets by phone using a credit card may call 210-698-0791 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Those wishing to order their tickets by mail may send their checks or money orders and $16 per ticket to:
 

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Are you ready for some country? After three decades of mega hits in the country music business, multi-platinum superstar George Strait makes music with the Wrangler® brand through the George Strait Cowboy Cut® Collection by Wrangler®. A decades-long relationship between Strait and the Western Wear leader led to the development and launch of the signature line of specialty shirts, making history as the first time both legends have collaborated on such a project. This fall’s certain hit climbs a new kind of chart, as the collection is sure to be an unexpected delight for consumers loyal to both the patch and the celebrity. As an added bonus, fans can clip and save a one-of-a-kind ad running in Country Weekly featuring Strait.