Tulsa World: George Strait, Reba McEntire coming to Tulsa Feb. 20

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George Strait, Reba McEntire coming to Tulsa Feb. 20

Reba McEntire's official Web site lists a Feb. 20 show at Tulsa's BOK Center, with the "King of Country," George Strait. Associated Press file

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 11/3/2009 9:42 AM
Last Modified: 11/3/2009 5:51 PM

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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.

This story will update. 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."

Also, Tuesday night, the Oklahoma native and country music superstar will appear on and perform on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" at 11:37 on NBC, Tulsa channel 2, cable channel 9.

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

Here is the official tour listing from Reba McEntire's official Web site.

Jan. 22: Baltimore, MD, 1st Mariner, with George Strait
Jan. 23: Greensboro, NC, Coliseum, with George Strait
Jan. 29: Knoxville, TN, Thompson Boling, with George Strait
Jan. 30: Charlottesville, VA, JPJ Arena, with George Strait
Feb. 5: Phoenix, AZ, US Airways, with George Strait
Feb. 6: Las Vegas, NV, MGM, with George Strait
Feb. 18: St Louis, MO, Scottrade Center, with George Strait
Feb.19: Wichita, KS, Intrust Bank Arena, with George Strait
Feb. 20: Tulsa, BOK Center, with George Strait
Feb. 25: Atlanta, GA, Philips Arena, with George Strait
Feb. 26: Orlando, FL, Amway Arena, with George Strait
March 4: Memphis, TN, FedEx Forum, with George Strait
March 5: New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Arena, with George Strait
March 6: Little Rock, AR, Verizon, with George Strait
March 17: Penticton, BC CANADA, South Okanagan Events Centre, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman
March 18: Abbotsford, BC Canada, Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman
March 21: Grand Prairie, AB CANADA, Crystal Centre, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman
March 22: Red Deer, AB CANADA, Westerner Park / ENMAX Centrium Arena, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman
March 23: Lethbridge, AB CANADA, ENMAX Centre, with special guests Crystal Shawanda and Melissa Peterman
March 26: Portland, OR, The Rose Garden, with George Strait
March 27: Tacoma, WA, Tacomadome, with George Strait
April 8: Omaha, NE, Qwest Center, with George Strait
April 9: Kansas City, MO, Sprint Center, with George Strait
April 10: Des Moines, IA, Wells Fargo Arena, with George Strait

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

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