It seems George Strait can't get enough of Austin, or maybe it's the other way around; either way, the country superstar has tacked on two additional dates to his Moody Center gig, making fans who didn't snag a ticket the first time around breathe a little easier. According to CBS Austin, these added shows on May 15 and 16 are thanks to the "overwhelming demand" from the legions of Strait enthusiasts aching for more of the country legend's strumming and twangy lyrical storytelling. Presale for these tickets already kicked off on Wednesday at 10 a.m., but as anyone would guess, that's just the appetizer before the Friday frenzy when sales open to the general public.
Fresh off his grandiose, record-setting spectacle at Texas A&M's Kyle Field in 2024, Strait’s return to Austin's Moody Center marks his first play in the city in four years, and since the initial announcement, demand has surged with resale ticket prices skyrocketing into the $10,000 stratosphere, according to Austin American-Statesman. The resale market's fervor is a stark juxtaposition to the original presale that began on Jan. 26, with some rather optimistic listings hoping to snag buyers before the wider release of tickets, a move that has concertgoers gripping their wallets in anticipation and dread.
Strait's storied presence in country music and his ties to Texas, where the honky-tonk beats run as deep as oil wells, hold as strong as ever with the Poteet-born icon still raking in acclaim. This was punctuated last August when President Donald Trump honored Strait as a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors for his lifetime contributions to American culture capturing the heartland in 6-string symphonies.
And let's not forget those presale and resale tickets that continue to cause a stir among Strait's fanbase, and for those still considering taking out a small loan to secure a spot at one of the four shows, fret not, the public still has a shot at tickets on Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. – but don't bank on those $10,000 listings just yet, prices are as volatile as a bull ride, and they could potentially settle down once general sales commence, or so the hopeful logic goes.
