Strait ‘livin’ well’at Quad Cities show
By Kristin Abrahams
Arts and Entertainment Editor, Feb. 21, 2003 column
Not many 50-year old singers are able to appeal to both the younger and older generations. George Strait, however, can do just that. On Feb.12, George Strait performed at The Mark of the Quad Cities for the first time. People of all ages poured into the arena to see the talented singer. Teenagers, adults (some toting children), and elderly people were all ready for a once in a lifetime experience.
Tickets for the concert ran from $60 to $200. Despite the prices, all the seats were filled. Strait’s concert broke the all-time attendance record for The Mark.
At 7:30 p.m., with people still streaming in, Tammi Cochran began the concert. After Cochran sang a variety of songs, Strait came on stage. Appearing to be very humble, he thanked the crowd for coming to the concert.
He then proceeded to play for two hours. Hit after hit kept the audience cheering incessantly. His performance received a standing ovation and deafening applause from the fans.
I don’t have a single complaint about the concert, and I am probably not alone in saying that. Then again, when you have a singer that has 50 No. 1 hits, how could the concert be bad?
With 50 No. 1 hits since 1981, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, 66 nominations for various Country Music Association Awards, 57 million records sold, and countless other achievements, George Strait is no doubt “Livin’ and Livin’ Well.”