George Strait Picks Julianne Hough as Tourmate
George Strait might want to polish up his dancing shoes. He's just announced that one of the opening acts on his 2009 tour will be two-time 'Dancing With The Stars' champ Julianne Hough. Other opening acts are expected to be announced soon.
Although she and her 'Dancing' partner Cody Linley didn't take the top prize on the show this season, Hough took the top spot on both the country and pop album charts with her self-titled album earlier this year. She also found love with fellow country newcomer Chuck Wicks.
King George, whose 2008 tour mates included Little Big Town and Sarah Johns, kicks off his latest trek on May 9 in Hidalgo, Texas, where he'll celebrate the 10th anniversary of the city's Dodge Arena.
In July, he'll travel north to Canada, performing at the Calgary Stampede in Alberta and the Craven Country Jamboree in Craven, Saskatchewan.
Also on tap for Strait in 2009: He's nominated for four Grammy awards, and is set to receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade honor in April.
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