It is that smile. When George Strait sauntered on stage at Gillette Stadium Saturday to “Deep in the Heart of Texas” for the latest stop in his Stadium Tour with Chris Stapleton, the energy shifted.

From originals such as Hank Williams, to genre-defying heroes like Willie Nelson, these are the icons who paved the way for Americana.

George Strait’s Personal Life Has Another Country Music Star Speaking Out originally appeared on Parade. George Strait is an inspiration to so many people in the music industry for his successful ...

George Strait is an inspiration to so many people in the music industry for his successful career and sheer talent. However, there's one country music star who looks up to Strait in a very ...

Willie Nelson's 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party. But two years later at 92, he's working as much as ever.

Willie Nelson's 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party.But two years later at 92, he's working as much as ever. Not that retirement would ...

And when Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan joined forces Friday night at Pine Knob, the crowd of more than 13,000 fans was treated to two American musical icons, two undisputed living legends, sharing their ...

Country legend George Strait, 73, is one of the most successful stars in music history, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten his roots or where he got his start in the business.