ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2016 | George Strait "King of Broken Hearts"

George Strait performs with Jim Lauderdale and the Americana All Star Band at the 2016 Americana Music Festival.
Catch ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2016 on November 19, 2016 on PBS. Fore more visit acltv.com.
About the Episode
Enjoy the best performances from the 2016 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony. Featured artists include Bonnie Raitt, Dwight Yoakam, George Strait, Alison Krauss and more.

[@wheelmanstan]

I swear you don't know how lonely you are till one of his songs come on.

[@jasontober2059]

Oh, you know it, you just don't admit it until it comes on.

[@dbduke88]

How great is it to have King George on stage with Jim Lauderdale, who wrote the King of Broken Hearts and is an outstanding artist in his own right. Real country music.

[@dbduke88]

@George Strait You're most welcome. Long time fan (in the same age bracket), but still learning about country's roots and history -- just listened to some Pete Drake and his singing steel guitar!

[@angelgebra4137]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SuzyQ1956]

Wasn’t this song written about George Jones?

[@monalisayoung8345]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@monalisayoung8345]

✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💟

[@haydenhodges34]

It just does not get any better than this!

[@georgestrait478]

Hey Peter, thank you for loving my musical aspirations and never giving up on my music. Have you had the opportunity to attend any of my concerts before?

[@JesusFreakJene]

I am the ONLY one who still thinks GEORGE STRAIT is a TOTAL HOTTIE!!!!

[@raymondbreeland4238]

Im a guy and George is good looking. And Elvis. You don't here that from me.

[@4kidties]

He is GORGEOUS - and he get better looking (if that is possible) all the time.🥰

[@absolutelynonameslef]

Happy to find a live version of this. Always one of my favorites.

[@bradleyrussell8534]

George strait is a bad ass could never be replaced

[@sharon9111]

I love to hear him sing this song. He puts so much compassion in this song and I love him with the white jacket and white hat.

[@sylviapayton8143]

The best voice in Country Music to date. The same voice I heard more than 30 years ago.

[@Screencappedhats]

This is such a difficult song to sing but the King nails it every time.

[@RCCrawlerWorkbench]

Yeah man, I was gonna say the same. Its a challenging tune but he killed it.

[@twonirwin4056]

Easy song

[@JJohnston4Life]

Mark Chesnutt does it pretty good, too

[@jessethomasmeltonofficial5425]

@Twon Irwin sing it then

[@CharlesWinowodaakaAlle]

Remember when this song in the Movie... Pure Country...

[@whatuautado]

George Strait is why I love playing music today. I was a baby when Unwound came out and he's been my musical hero my whole life.

[@Screencappedhats]

I get a few goosebumps at 2:29. The King's really pouring his heart into this one.

[@angelgebra4137]

❤ My favorite song

[@angelgebra4137]

🎉

[@kwhat3588]

I've been listening to KING GEORGE since I was 1. We have 5 generations of George Strait fans in my family... 95 to 9. We love him!

[@gladyscarroll7859]

We love you George!

[@mariaerevia-bruehwiler6162]

GEORGE STRAIT IS THE, "KING OF BROKEN HEARTS."

[@mgnta1]

He's been married since 1971, so not really lol.

[@haydenminshew6131]

It’s the possum brother

[@rauldelarosa3380]

The Best

[@nodramamomma2777]

George belting it out! perfect!

[@jessethomasmeltonofficial5425]

@Kenny Chesney get a life

[@gladyscarroll7859]

Gets better with age! Love you George!!

[@sadaksadak3907]

George is the king of country music

[@lucyjaquez2372]

God our Father God gave us George strait if he would have gave us all men like George strait the world would be perfect thank you God for your angel George strait

[@georgestrait478]

Hey Lucy, thank you for loving my musical aspirations and never giving up on my music. Have you had the opportunity to attend any of my concerts before?

[@Catherine-ty2uw]

King George nothing will ever be the same with this queen ..,

[@sergioangilella6617]

Great performance ....the very best voice in country music. Thank you so much...

[@Jason714SoCal]

I listen to all genres of music, but "Pure County" is one of my favorite albums! Long Live "King George" !

[@steveherrera5426]

Great performance.

[@steveherrera5426]

@George Strait George I've been a fan since 81 brother. You are my music icon!!

[@jeremywilson7975]

I swear it doesn't get any better than this...

[@naomiplasencia7441]

Loved him since I was 14😇 now happy to say 40🙏❤ keep up the good work Georgie😉😘" The 👑👅

[@B.In.SD480]

George Strait presented Grammy-winning artist Jim Lauderdale with the Americana Music Association’s "Wagonmaster Award" on Sept. 21 2016 at the 15th annual Americana Honors & Awards show in Nashville. Named after the legendary Porter Waggoner, the prestigious lifetime achievement honor is reserved for individuals who are considered the most valuable contributors to the heritage of American roots music. Tis performance was preceded by Jim's acceptance speech..which was a combination of Joy of doing what you love and the Pain of the reality of the industry at this time..... This rendition of Lauderdale's song a hit for George Strait..is spot on..."The King Of Broken Hearts"

[@ralphcurrie5863]

Love it !!

[@davidgarza1301]

Man Jim Lauderdale looks so proud with his song in George Strait's hands.

[@lukasnummer1]

George is aging. But the unmatched voice is still the same.

[@huntrox101]

Friedrich Schmidt yes sir, I agree!

[@raeqwanjordan9843]

Friedrich Schmidt yes the king might be aging but he's still a true hero for Country Music and he's still one hell of a guy

[@DeeJay-bn3hu]

None better.

[@GrantH]

It's actually fairly impressive how well his voice has held up over the years. Singers obviously can't hit the same high notes they used to as they get older, but here George sounds almost exactly like he does on the album version.

[@jasonroth4872]

George only gets better with age.

[@NewHopeAudio]

Love Buddy & Jim in this!!

[@georgestrait478]

Hey Kyle, thank you for loving my musical aspirations and never giving up on my music. Have you had the opportunity to attend any of my concerts before?

[@zachturnermusic]

Tough song to sing, even for a young Buck like me. George kills it EVERY time though.

[@julier1276]

I ❤George...he's timeless and is looking good with that grey hair!

[@GT-jp4bo]

Damn how time flies

[@julier1276]

@@GT-jp4bo 🥰🥰🥰

[@GT-jp4bo]

@@julier1276 what you doing girl lol

[@ojadkins]

Long live King George!! Thanx Jim Lauderdale for this GREAT song.

[@avianadailey5510]

simply fantastic

[@nodramamomma2777]

not just George Strait...George frickin Strait!

[@vgarza1972]

Idk how we can't understand that it's the absolute freedoms we share to have the pleasure to see George Strait and all our heroes!!! Folks fight for freedom cuz shes all we got!!!

[@seller559]

One of the best!

[@bmonreal23ify]

Who’s going to see him in April 2022 at Austin? This guys is!

[@georgestrait478]

Hey Ben, thank you for loving my musical aspirations and never giving up on my music. Have you had the opportunity to attend any of my concerts before?

[@chevyone5512]

George nailed that like always

[@danielzaragoza6486]

awesome.. A real king dont wear a crown. he wear a cowboy hat. King George....!!!

[@mgnta1]

Ol El Ray.

[@sharon9111]

I love the way he sings this song. He puts so much emotion into it. I listen to es 3:23 this song so often it pops up everywhere. When he starts to sing it takes my breath for a moment and none of his songs do .

[@raymondbreeland4238]

Damn he's good!!!! If you look up country in the dictionary you will see a picture of George Strait.

[@karenkinserlow7744]

Love this song awesome performer always

[@ryanbuikema2137]

He is definitaly showing his age. But No One I mean NO ONE will ever be as good as George. Long Live King George!#REALCountry

[@DylanTedder-nu3zg]

Hey ryan this this is dylan tedder I could sing as george straight I can sing the older version of him. And I can sing the younger version of him. And and I impersonate. As george strait I dress like him too

[@joycenicks6814]

No one can hold a candle to George Strait and that Beautiful smile

[@RosAZuniga-yi6hy]

And of course he’s the best king of the world. Love you, sweetie George Strait is the best, my king.

[@sleepwalker29]

I like how the guy in the blue suit is still trying to pimp that 80s Grand o Opra suit. He got rinestones.

[@B.In.SD480]

The guy in blue suit wrote that and several others for George.."George Strait presented Grammy-winning artist Jim Lauderdale with the Americana Music Association’s "Wagonmaster Award" on Sept. 21 2016 at the 15th annual Americana Honors & Awards show in Nashville. "

[@margaretross9150]

@@B.In.SD480 Jim wrote this beautiful song after hearing that Gram Parsons, the king of rhinestone suits, had referred to George Jones as the "king of broken hearts." He dedicated this song to both Gram and George. Rhinestones rule!

[@ralphpeterson9714]

the best living legend

[@wandayarbrough7405]

the icon of all music the King of country

[@jackhime5628]

George Strait is always going to be the last of the great cowboys and my hero and My favorite country artist and I have been a fan since 2001 and I got to see George Strait live in St Louis in 2012 and when I found out I was going to be inducted in drama club and I did a tribute to George Strait and I did the song that he ends his concerts and it’s The Cowboy Rides Away and I didn’t miss it up

[@joycenicks6814]

No one can hold a candle to GEORGE Strait and always got that Beautiful Smile

[@ralph5874]

So beautiful

[@mavishofer4508]

GHS! king of Country musics!! The best one of my favorites!! Never disappointed in your musical taste! Stay safe! Have a great day!😊

[@ralph5874]

True legends

[@anneragsdale3472]

Great song! Love this one!

[@MrHolster]

The Best!

[@rebeccacarter2924]

1st concert to the last concert I LOVE THIS MAN

[@geoandsandy]

George looks good and sounds good 👌

[@georgestrait478]

Hey Georgina, thank you for loving my musical aspirations and never giving up on my music. Have you had the opportunity to attend any of my concerts before?

[@jackhime5628]

George Strait is always going to be the King of Country Music and my hero because I have listened all of his songs and I did a tribute to George Strait and I did The Cowboy Rides Away and He was the first Country artist I listened to and has great music

[@margaretjohnson104]

Just awesome age just makes him better

[@gt754]

We love you George Strait !!!

[@julier1276]

I still think of you❤

[@MichaelSacoma]

The King!

[@4kidties]

BEAUTIFUL man!😍

[@user-zh5vy8ht8q]

Every time I listen to your music, I cry my eyes out😢😢😢❤

[@WalterStewart-dj1ix]

you are a Gorgeous singer and the king of Country music I love it so much may God bless you George ❤️ 🙏 ♥️ 💖 💕 😊 ❤️ 🙏 ♥️ 💖 💕

[@julier1276]

😍Love you George❤😍❤

[@JesusFreakJene]

PERFECT SINGING...OMGOSH SO AWESOME

[@Catherine-ty2uw]

Oh my king …your so precious n this of Dallas will never break your heart ..I’ll wait a lifetime ….❤❤❤

[@eyeta2]

Oh my heart....

[@libertyBuilders]

Best ever!

[@sharon9111]

King of broken hearts 💔! This song is your best song ever!

[@donnamariepszoniak6101]

Beautiful King George Strait 🤠🎻❤️😊🎶🎶🎶

[@mariaerevia-bruehwiler6162]

He's better looking now than when he was younger.

[@jayortizano5613]

helo sir george..wish good to see you..its jay ...

[@user-yo6xl7fy5z]

That song is made for you.

[@Catherine-ty2uw]

The angles sent you a Miracle❤❤blessed from heaven ♥️♥️cmd

[@Catherine-ty2uw]

Love you far or near

[@Stonecoldcwbys]

Love me some GS

[@sharon9111]

I’m going through a lot of pain in my life and every night before I go to sleep I listen to this song. I love it , Thank you!

[@RosAZuniga-yi6hy]

He goes sweetheart. You’re the best I love your voice. I love your music. I love you singing artist you got it all. God bless you all the way, Rosie.

[@sharon9111]

I love this song! I know I have a broken heart and I just listen to this song!

[@Catherine-ty2uw]

George you own that song no other can sing it like you babe because you are the king … n no more broken hearts because the heaven sent your queen for a lifetime … ❤❤❤ cmd

[@PamCoppedge-fo5ex]

Very gifted singer The Best of the Best ❤️❤️❤️ Love to you cowboy thank you for sharing

[@BettyMonnett]

Great song George Love it

[@granny4256]

He just gets better and better

[@Stonecoldcwbys]

LOVE YOU GEORGE!!!!WOOOHOOOOO

[@michelleagleton2344]

So much energy and feeling he put into this performance. All these years later still sounds and looks beautiful! ❤

[@Catherine-ty2uw]

George your Queen has arrived n going to mend our broken 3:13 hearts 💕

[@JanetLomme-gy4je]

❤love your song and George you do such a fantastic job

[@granny4256]

George is the greatest ❤️

[@vi09]

Baby George strait is the king of country music ❤️🍼🐥👑🎵🎶

[@PamCoppedge-fo5ex]

You are very gifted ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love this song Mr GEORGE STRAIT ABSOLUTELY Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-yo6xl7fy5z]

I love this song 🎵

[@user-ur8nb9rk6c]

I love this man he the greatest of all the country singer he sing like he going through what he sing I love this man and his song every time I hear one i cry

[@calvinohrt6111]

George Strait sounds better either way, he always did getting older and older as he was also good as a young singer.

[@PamCoppedge-fo5ex]

Great Song Mr GEORGE STRAIT ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love ALL of your songs

[@BonnieSimmons-jh4cd]

Boy what a great singer and songwriter so good his guitar he plays awesome so gifted his voice hasn’t changed he is so great

[@user-yo6xl7fy5z]

I can't sleep because I think of you

[@granny4256]

Your voice is still perfect 🥰 your looks are still perfect 🥰

[@debrasnider7116]

George Strait is awesome, always was, love him ❤️