Legendary artist George Strait has been one of the biggest names in country music since the 1980s, and at the age of 72, he can still charm a crowd with his incredible voice and beloved songs.
He just kicked off his 2025 stadium tour with Chris Stapleton, and the first show was on May 10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Strait is just as talented and iconic as ever, but the fact that he chose to sit down while performing some of his hits sparked concern among fans. This clip of him singing “All My Exes Live in Texas” was shared on TikTok, and as you will see, he looks a bit physically uncomfortable.
One person who watched the clip asked, “Why is he sitting down? Is he ok?” A few people replied to the question, with one saying, “Well, we all know it wasn’t long ago he had decided he wasn’t gonna be performing or at least not in large arena shows, yet he has, so maybe he is just pacing himself.”
The creator of the video, Heather White added, “His back was bothering him,” and another fan noted, “He mentioned hurting his back.”
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Another concert-goer happened to catch video of Strait’s explanation of what was going on, and as fans stated on the other clip, he was having back issues. He told the crowd, “My back gave out on me a little while ago, so I’m not gonna be dancing around up here as much as I usually do.”
His back may have been hurting, but it sounds like he’s taking the whole ordeal in stride! One fan noted, “Him making fun of himself is crazy.”
Another said, “He still sounds amazing 💜” Indeed, he does!
When it comes to country music, Strait is definitely the GOAT, and he isn’t about to let a little back pain keep him down.
This is just the first in a series of many more fabulous performances to come!
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