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Country legend George Strait<\/a><\/strong> just revealed the mystery behind his recent vintage-poster tease<\/a> \u2014 and it\u2019s a show for the ages.<\/p>\n On Friday, the \u201cKing of Country\u201d confirmed he\u2019ll headline a \u201cone-night only\u201d concert at Clemson University\u2019s Death Valley on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The event poster reads George Strait at Death Valley \u2014 In the Round \u2014 One Night Only, with special guests Cody Johnson<\/strong> and Wyatt Flores<\/strong> joining the bill.<\/p>\n In his Instagram announcement<\/a>, Strait wrote, \u201cThe last time Death Valley hosted a concert was 1999 \u2014 and it was George Strait. In 2026, the King returns. Sign up now for early access at georgestrait.com\/shows.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: Country Icon George Strait Fights Back Tears During Emotional Eulogy: \u2018I Miss Him So Much\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In the comments, Flores wrote, “Honored to be a part of it!”<\/p>\n Fans can register for early access<\/a> starting now, with the presale set for Monday, October 27, at 10 a.m. ET and public on-sale Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Strait last performed at Clemson\u2019s storied stadium 27 years ago as part of his record-breaking George Strait Country Music Festival series, a late-\u201990s juggernaut that paired him with Tim McGraw<\/a>, the Dixie Chicks,\u00a0Kenny Chesney<\/a>,\u00a0Mark Wills<\/a>, Asleep at the Wheel<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Jo Dee Messina<\/a><\/strong>.. That tour also birthed \u201cStraitLand,\u201d an immersive fair-style fan experience that helped cement Strait\u2019s status as both hitmaker and live-event pioneer.<\/p>\n His recent Instagram teaser \u2014 featuring the original George Strait Chevy Truck Music Festival poster<\/a> \u2014 had already sent fans into overdrive, convinced that \u201cStrait Fest 2026\u201d was on the horizon. While this new reveal isn\u2019t a full festival (yet), the \u201cone night only\u201d return to Death Valley is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated live country events of 2026. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of his string of shows in 2026.<\/p>\n As one fan commented, \u201cSome way, some how\u2026 I\u2019m gonna get there \ud83e\udd79\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd,” and another fan added, “King George, take my money.”<\/p>\n RELATED: After Decades on Stage, George Strait Receives a Career First<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Event: George Strait at Death Valley \u2014 One Night Only (In the Round)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Guests: Cody Johnson, Wyatt Flores<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Location: Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Presale: Monday, Oct. 27 @ 10 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Public On-Sale: Friday, Oct. 31 @ 10 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Details: georgestrait.com\/shows<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nA Return Nearly Three Decades in the Making<\/h2>\n
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