The “King of Country” music George Strait claimed another crown at his Texas A&M University concert over the weekend.
On Saturday, 110,905 fans attended Strait’s “The King at Kyle Field” concert, breaking the attendance record for a ticketed concert. Strait took center stage alongside Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman . In March, the performance was announced as Strait’s only Texas performance in 2024.
The previous record was held by the Grateful Dead from a 1977 performance in New Jersey for 107,019 fans, according to Billboard . Strait’s performance on Saturday also broke a previous record for the most attended event in Kyle Field.
“We got some Aggies out there? Oh yeah! I’m ashamed to say this, but this is my first time to ever be in Kyle Field. … Just invite me back, I’ll come!” Strait said Saturday.
At the show, Strait debuted “MIA in MIA” and “The Little Things,” two songs from his upcoming album “Cowboys and Dreamers,” set to release in September.
The Country Music Hall of Fame honoree has sold more than 105 million records worldwide. Strait is currently touring the U.S . with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town until December, with stadium performances scheduled for Salt Lake City, Detroit, Chicago and Las Vegas.
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
George Strait performs Saturday, June 15, 2024, during a concert at Kyle Field on the Texas A&M University campus. The concert, which also included Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman, set an attendance record, with 110,905 fans in the stands.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans packed Kyle Field on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for a George Strait concert. The concert set a U.S. record, with 110,905 people in attendance.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
George Strait enters Kyle Field on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for a concert on the Texas A&M University campus.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans packed Kyle Field on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for a George Strait concert. The concert set a U.S. record, with 110,905 people in attendance.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans packed Kyle Field on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for a George Strait concert. The concert set a U.S. record, with 110,905 people in attendance.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
George Strait performs Saturday, June 15, 2024, during a concert at Kyle Field on the Texas A&M University campus. The concert, which also included Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman, set an attendance record, with 110,905 fans in the stands.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans packed Kyle Field on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for a George Strait concert. The concert set a U.S. record, with 110,905 people in attendance.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
George Strait performs Saturday, June 15, 2024, during a concert at Kyle Field on the Texas A&M University campus. The concert, which also included Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman, set an attendance record, with 110,905 fans in the stands.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
George Strait performs Saturday, June 15, 2024, during a concert at Kyle Field on the Texas A&M University campus. The concert, which also included Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman, set an attendance record, with 110,905 fans in the stands.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans packed Kyle Field on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for a George Strait concert. The concert set a U.S. record, with 110,905 people in attendance.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans packed Kyle Field on Saturday, June 15, 2024, for a George Strait concert. The concert set a U.S. record, with 110,905 people in attendance.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
More than 110,000 people attended a George Strait concert at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field on Saturday, breaking a U.S. record for concert attendance and a Kyle Field attendance record.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans gather outside Kyle Field prior to a George Strait concert.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans buy merchandise outside Kyle Field prior to a George Strait concert.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group
Fans gather outside Kyle Field prior to Saturday’s George Strait concert on the Texas A&M University campus.
Photo by @alivecoverage, courtesy of Messina Touring Group