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George Strait, McEntire book the BOK

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Reba McEntire: Her solo album "Keep On Loving You" was No. 1 on Billboard.

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 11/4/2009 2:23 AM
Last Modified: 11/5/2009 10:28 AM

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Reba McEntire and George Strait will perform a Feb. 20 show at Tulsa's BOK Center, official sites for both country stars confirmed Tuesday morning.

Ticketing information and on-sale dates have not yet been announced. Check back to Tulsa World and tulsaworld.com for more details as they become available.

"I can't wait to get back out there and perform some of my new favorites from 'Twang' along with hits the fans already love," Strait said in a message to fans via his official Web site. "And with my friend Reba, we will make it a really spectacular night."

McEntire, the Oklahoma native and country superstar, will be a guest and performer on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" at 11:37 p.m. Tuesday on NBC, channel 2, cable channel 9.

She is up against Okie colleagues Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, as well as Taylor Swift and Martina McBride for the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year award. That show is Nov. 11 on ABC.

She's also on a brand new record label, Valory Music Co., and her first solo studio album in six years, "Keep On Loving You," debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's country album charts in September.

McEntire is no stranger to the top spot. The Chockie

native has sold more than 55 million albums and garnered 33 No. 1 hits throughout her career.

Strait has had 57 No. 1 hit tunes, has sold more than 33 million albums and is the reigning champ of CMA Award wins.

Reba McEntire tour dates

Here is the official tour listing from Reba McEntire’s Web site:

Jan. 22: Baltimore, 1st Mariner, with George Strait

Jan. 23: Greensboro, N.C., Coliseum, with George Strait

Jan. 29: Knoxville, Tenn., Thompson Boling, with George Strait

Jan. 30: Charlottesville, Va., JPJ Arena, with George Strait

Feb. 5: Phoenix, US Airways, with George Strait

Feb. 6: Las Vegas, MGM, with George Strait

Feb. 18: St. Louis, Scottrade Center, with George Strait

Feb. 19: Wichita, Kan., Intrust Bank Arena, with George Strait

Feb. 20: Tulsa, BOK Center, with George Strait

Feb. 25: Atlanta, Philips Arena, with George Strait

Feb. 26: Orlando, Fla., Amway Arena, with George Strait

March 4: Memphis, Tenn., FedEx Forum, with George Strait

March 5: New Orleans, New Orleans Arena, with George Strait

March 6: Little Rock, Ark., Verizon, with George Strait

March 17: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, South Okanagan Events Centre, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman

March 18: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman

March 21: Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada, Crystal Centre, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman

March 22: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Westerner Park / ENMAX Centrium Arena, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman

March 23: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman

March 26: Portland, Ore., The Rose Garden, with George Strait

March 27: Tacoma, Wash., Tacomadome, with George Strait

April 8: Omaha, Neb., Qwest Center, with George Strait

April 9: Kansas City, Mo., Sprint Center, with George Strait

April 10: Des Moines, Iowa, Wells Fargo Arena, with George Strait

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jennifer.chancellor@tulsaworld.com By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

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Some reader comments for this story were copied from "George Strait, Reba McEntire coming to Tulsa Feb. 20," which was published on 11/3/2009.

	Report Comment AB in BA, Broken Arrow (11/3/2009 10:52:12 AM) Oh man! This one will sell out for sure!!
	Report Comment Daven, Tulsa (11/3/2009 10:54:45 AM) My first concert I ever went to was George Strait. It was right before he came out with his movie. Great concert! Looking forward to this.
	Report Comment KYCane, Crestwood (11/3/2009 10:29:51 AM) AWESOME!
	Report Comment the original Ace, Tulsa (11/3/2009 10:32:05 AM) Yeah BOK!! I'm so there!
	Report Comment sr71v3, (11/3/2009 7:27:25 PM) Watched Reba with Kelly Clarkson on Palladia/Dish .. great concert.
	Report Comment lucky girl, mine (11/3/2009 11:04:22 AM) A show worth seeing for sure!
	Report Comment Salsa, Bradenton, FL (11/3/2009 11:58:37 AM) I saw George in person when he first started out at a PRCA Rodeo in Tulsa. He was great then and he's great now. Those oldies but goodies can't be beat. Bet this one sells out quickly!! This Town Needs the Boz you are so obviously young and so obviously wrong!!
	Report Comment get to the CHOPPA! , Broken Arrow (11/3/2009 12:52:57 PM) Cool. Saw Mr. Stait at the Ford Center 2 years ago. Great showmanship!
	Report Comment Ignatz, A nice place where Democrats hold every office in the County. (11/4/2009 12:09:50 PM) Yes, Dr., Reba does sometimes have that "haunted...deer in the headlights look." Hard to believe she has sold 22 million more albums than King George.
	Report Comment junkman, Tulsa (11/3/2009 7:17:12 PM) I'm going.....love the Reba
	Report Comment SS_Hippy, Tulsa (11/3/2009 10:45:52 AM) Alright! Nothing against Carrie but i like older country music.
	Report Comment Elusive, the burbs (11/3/2009 3:05:49 PM) This should be a great Concert, Tulsa loves George Strait.
	Report Comment forkandknife, Tulsa (11/3/2009 1:28:26 PM) Woww. A lot of people have waited for him to come to Tulsa. Great idea!!
	Report Comment Corvetteguy, Tulsa (11/3/2009 11:35:21 AM) I wish them both the best. My best advice to the two, is go with a very cheap ticket price. The top acts have gotten a major share of most Tulsan's entertainment budgets. Second-tier, older acts are not bringing top ticket prices. Ask Britney...
	Report Comment Corvetteguy, Tulsa (11/3/2009 12:20:00 PM) Kat Hat, send me a blank check and I'll buy your tickets. I can get you soe.m great seats. I have connections
	Report Comment Dr. Strangelove, Tulsa (11/4/2009 6:30:39 AM) That picture of McEntire is hilarious.
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (11/3/2009 10:59:24 AM) Love George Strait. I really was wanting him to play BOK. SWEET!!!!
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (11/3/2009 3:24:30 PM) Old and washed up Boz? No way!!!
	Report Comment edelweiss, Tulsa (11/3/2009 10:58:25 AM) I don't even like country music. But I'll try to get tickets the moment they go on sale! The BOK Center ROCKS!!!
	Report Comment judgesmails, Tulsa (11/3/2009 10:26:55 AM) GEORGE! I've been waiting for this one.
	Report Comment Faith, (11/3/2009 12:31:33 PM) Love their music.
	Report Comment SRV, (11/3/2009 11:33:17 AM) This one should do well for the BOK and Tulsa....
	Report Comment Kat Hat, Owasso (11/3/2009 12:02:58 PM) My butt is SO going to be in that building on the 20th... I LOVE George! And I'll pay out the nose for tix to that show...
	Report Comment Kat Hat, Owasso (11/4/2009 2:02:54 PM) Ignatz... Reba's been doing this longer than George has... Plus, some of her albums have had crossover appeal, where George is all about the country... This is such a great stage pairing, and I'm pumped!
	Report Comment TMT, tulsa (11/3/2009 8:29:15 PM) yawn.....

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