George Strait, the "King of Country ... In 2012, Strait announced his retirement from touring; however, he occasionally performs for his country fans from time to time. JOHNNY MATHIS, 89, ...

It was a sad moment, but Strait quickly picked up the crowd by cracking a smile. "But hell, it's been around 50 now," he continued. "And I still love it just as much as I ever did.

At a performance in Philadelphia last week, Strait, 72, performed his 2011 song "I'll Always Remember You," which contains a spoken bridge about his potential retirement.

George Strait revealed Saturday during a performance he is thinking about retirement. The “King of Country,” now 72, was in Philadelphia when he had a message for his fans. “I have maybe ...