Same, George.
Last night during the CMA Awards, the King himself George Strait was honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, which is a prestigious honor that goes to an iconic artist as one of the highest degrees of recognition in country music.
Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson also performed an all-star with some of his biggest hits, and obviously, it was a highlight of the evening.
Strait gave a beautiful acceptance speech where he thanked God, his wife, family, team and of course fans, and it was heartwarming to see this legend properly honored for his contributions and important place in country music:
But when he wasn’t singing with Stapleton or speaking to the crowd, let’s just say… it didn’t look like the King of country was loving the whole circus that has become the CMA Awards.
A few times during the evening, the camera panned to him, notably during Shaboozey and Bailey Zimmerman’s performances, and the look on his face truly says it all.
I can only imagine what he was thinking for most of this sh*t show (save for a few truly great performances from the likes of Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves and Ashley McBryde)… and fans took notice online.
Obviously, many were loving it because I think a lot of us watching at home felt the same way:
George Strait looks like he’s ready to let the cowboy ride away. Me and you both, George 🤝
— Kris Thompson (@krieman18) November 21, 2024
George strait literally about to quit country cause this is such a bullshit “COUNTRY” award show!! WTF @CountryMusic
— Miggy (@miggyg08) November 21, 2024
I feel you George Strait. Boy do I feel you. pic.twitter.com/glm1HHBKDx
— Frank Sulkowski WJCL (@TheBigGuyWJCL) November 21, 2024
George Strait the entire show #CMAawards pic.twitter.com/zFP60On72U
— Laxman singh Ⓜ️ (@LaxmanS42418248) November 21, 2024
George Strait making the face of every true country fan watching the 💩-show called “country music” today. #CMAawards pic.twitter.com/IGSk09tQKl
— Steve Mudflap McGrew’s REMASCULATE podcast (@REMASCULATE) November 21, 2024
When you’re not quite sure about this current era of “Country Music” #CMAawards pic.twitter.com/mvFAyXqNd0
— Lawrence & The Machine (@JoinesLW) November 21, 2024
George Strait did not look too happy last night lol
— TEXASHUNTINGFORUM.COM (@MfTejano) November 21, 2024
George Strait trying to figure out what the hell he’s watching as Bailey Zimmerman does cartwheels on the stage at the #CMAawards 😂 pic.twitter.com/wFOBWmytIu
— Jared Christopher (@JaredLChris) November 21, 2024
George Strait watching the CMA Awards tonight like WTF is this. pic.twitter.com/457VOkMeay
— Chris Martz (@ChrisMartzWX) November 21, 2024
Even George Strait knows this pop Country sucks pic.twitter.com/5kOEh2jClK
— MAGA Elvis 🇺🇸 (@BenStanton77) November 21, 2024
These quick clips to George Strait in the audience have me cracking up. He looks as thrilled to be there as I do when I’m stuck in a meeting that could have been an email😂#CMAawards
— Ally Mickiewicz (@allysykes54) November 21, 2024
George Strait is probably miserable at this award show right now lol. Majority of the performances/music is pop, not country. Make country music country again. #CMAawards @CountryMusic @GeorgeStrait
— Savannah (@caligurl89_) November 21, 2024
George strait puking at Cma awards
— Eddie Guidry (@eddie__guidry) November 21, 2024
George Strait did not look thrilled when they cut to him during Shaboozey’s performance 🤣😭#CMAawards
— Nick Geddes (@NickGeddesNews) November 21, 2024
George Strait looks like he’d rather be at a colonoscopy. #CMAawards
— amanda (@thestunmove) November 21, 2024
You know what they say, though.. tequila helps (by they I mean me). Good thing the King owns his own tequila company, because he needed it last night.
George Strait is gonna need a gallon of Código to make it to his own tribute.#CMAawards
— Whiskey Riff (@WhiskeyRiff) November 21, 2024
