Allmusic Blog — George Strait’s newest album, Twang, is on track to dethrone the King of Pop. Michael Jackson has been atop the Billboards during six of the past seven weeks, although Strait’s projected first-week sales — likely 140,000 — will likely yield t... more info

Tracy Lawrence was hospitalized on Tuesday for a respiratory infection. He was diagnosed with early signs of pneumonia. The Star-Telegram’s Preston Jones is not fond of the latest from George Strait: Whatever the case, too much of Twang feels like ... more info

George Strait’s 26th studio album is bookended by its rollicking title cut, a honky tonk floor-burner that brims with swaggar, and a masterful cover of the Mexican folk song “El Rey” that he sings entirely in Spanish. Between those... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — When the Academy of Country Music recently crowned George Strait "artist of the decade" of the '00s When the Academy of Country Music recently crowned George S... more info

USA Today Music — Maybe he's subtly bemoaning antiseptic country-pop trends or perhaps he's simply stating the obvious, but on this album's very ... more info

The Music Fix — Review: Like a rubber band they come bouncing back. more info

ACountry — George Strait discusses his new album, Twang.  Recorded in Key West, Florida, Twang is the King of Country’s 38th album and features the the hit, “Living For The Nigh.” Twang hits stores August 11, 2009.  watch video... more info

New York Fashion Week doesn’t start up until Sept. 10, but this week on The 9513 saw quite a bit of sartorial snark. Brady’s post Thursday on a new promotional video for George Strait’s upcoming album Twang elicited some comments on his (gasp!... more info

THE Twang's Phil Etheridge makes Biz studio his last port of call on bday bender more info

XFM.co.uk — The band will be taking 'Jewellery Quarter' on the road... more info