The King's triumphant return to iconic venue, Thomas Rhett's family navigates heartbreak | Music City Minute

The King of Country, George Strait, recently teased major news for 2026. Fans were given one clue about what the announcement could be – a picture of a 1998 poster featuring Strait's Chevy Truck Music Festival. Speculation has been swirling for days, but The King has finally put the rumors to rest. After nearly 30 years, The Troubadour is returning to Clemson's Memorial Stadium, (a.k.a. Death Valley) in South Carolina next May. Rounding out the exciting lineup will be Wyatt Flores and Cody Johnson.

 

Thomas Rhett and his family are mourning the devastating loss of a close family member. The "T-Shirt" singer reports the family's lab, Cash, has crossed the rainbow bridge. Rhett describes the pooch as his wife Lauren's "best friend" and was always eager to greet every new baby. Understandably, it will take some time for the 35-year-old and his family to get used to the house being a little quieter and tearfully requesting fans to give their dogs a little extra love today.

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