George Strait's Death Valley Comeback

0:00It's May 2nd. This is music news today, powered by AI Your Daily Soundcheck. I'm Corey with the story. George Strait is headlining a massive show at Clemson's Memorial Stadium, known as Death Valley, on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. This is the first concert there in 27 years, and get this. Strait was the last artist to play it back in 1999. Openers Cody Johnson and Wyatt Flores will kick things off, promising a night pack with Texas-sized country vibes for over 90,000 fans. The setlist looks locked in from his recent gigs, hitting classics like Amarillo by morning, all my exes live in Texas, and the cowboy rides away. Plus covers from legends like Willie Nelson and Whalen Jennings. Expect that on court to bring the house down with hits like Kodigo and take me to Texas. Fans are buzzing, with tickets nearly sold out already as part of the new Death Valley Night series. It's a full circle moment for Strait, returning to the spot he owned decades ago, and folks

1:01are hyped for what could be Cody Johnson joining him. Onstage for some shared anthems. Logistics are key parking lots open at 10am, gates at 4pm, first opener at 6pm, and straight hits around 8.45 or 9pm. Grab merch early Friday from noon to 7pm, or Saturday at noon. But watch for heavy traffic, especially with a nearby baseball game at 1pm. After bad policy is strict, max 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Plan ahead to avoid the chaos, soak in the history, and let Strait remind us why he's the undisputed king, his sound echoing through Death Valley once. More.