Under the Utah stars, George Strait did something magical; he turned Rice-Eccles Stadium into the world’s most intimate honky-tonk. When those first notes of The Little Things floated through the June air, 50,000 fans suddenly felt like they were sitting on the front porch with country music’s king, sharing secrets about what really matters in life.
This 2024 live version of The Little Things shows Strait at his storytelling best. Watch how he leans into each lyric, making you feel every word about life’s simple joys. The Ace in the Hole Band keeps it sweet and simple; just enough steel guitar to tug at your heartstrings without drowning out that iconic Strait sincerity.
George Strait – The Little Things/JUNE 2024/Salt Lake City, UT/Rice-Eccels Stadium
Cell phone lights flickered like fireflies as couples swayed arm-in-arm. “Made me call my dad right after to say thanks for the little things,” one fan posted. The stadium sang the final chorus so loud it nearly drowned out the band; proof that after 30 years, Strait still knows how to hit fans right in the heart.
While The Little Things shows Strait’s tender side, his Check Yes or No performance proves why he’s the king of country romance. Watch how a stadium full of rugged cowboys transforms into grinning sweethearts when those opening notes play. It’s the musical equivalent of finding your first love note in a lunchbox; pure, simple magic.
George Strait – Check Yes Or No (Live From AT&T Stadium) [2014 Version]
This live version turns back the clock to 1995, when Check Yes or No became every country fan’s favorite love story. Strait’s playful delivery makes the crowd erupt; watch how he lets them sing the chorus while he just smiles that famous smile. After three decades, it still feels as fresh as passing that first schoolyard note.
Strait’s music lives everywhere from Texas roadhouses to TikTok feeds where new fans discover his classics. Follow his journey through streaming playlists and country radio; the King’s influence keeps growing as each generation falls for his timeless storytelling and that unmistakable voice.