It’s only 26 seconds, but when George Strait leans into “How ’Bout Them Cowgirls,” it feels like time slows just enough to listen. The clip, filmed at the legendary Gruene Hall, captures Strait doing what he does best: saying more with a few words than most can say with a whole song. The setting is small; the crowd is close, but the moment hits like a quiet Texas sunset, unpretentious, warm, and impossible to forget.
He doesn’t need to move much as his voice does the work. There’s a casual confidence in the way he sings about the women who ride beside the wild and open, and even in under half a minute, you get the sense that this isn’t just a country song. It’s a nod to independence, strength, and the stories we forget to tell.
George’s unforgettable performance of How Bout Them Cowgirls at GrueneHall is on our minds today! 🤠
In the comments, fans talk about how this one line from Strait feels more lived-in than entire albums from other artists. Some say it’s a reminder of the first time they saw him live. Others say it’s the reason they still believe country music can say something real. It’s not flashy, and that’s the whole point.
And if “How ’Bout Them Cowgirls” is about a quiet kind of admiration, Amarillo By Morning is where it becomes something deeper. It was performed in 2002 at the final show in the Houston Astrodome; this version feels like a farewell letter to the road and the cost that comes with chasing a dream on horseback and grit.
George Strait – Amarillo By Morning (Live From The Astrodome)
The stage was massive and the crowd was over 68,000 strong, but Strait stood still and let the weight of the words carry the room. You could hear the miles in his voice, the sacrifices, the heartbreak tucked between rodeos and motel rooms. It wasn’t dramatic; it was honest and maybe that’s why it still stands as one of his greatest moments.
If these performances remind you of where you’re from or where you wish you were headed, follow George Strait on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Because the next time he steps to the mic, it might just be the song that takes you home.