On June 7th, 2014, George Strait made history with his final tour performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, playing to an incredible crowd of over 104,000 fans—the largest-ever audience for a single show in the U.S.
That unforgettable night featured special moments, including Miranda Lambert joining George on stage for two standout duets: “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” and “Run.” These performances quickly became some of the most talked-about highlights of the evening.
What many fans might not know is that Miranda’s admiration for George runs far deeper than just their musical collaborations. Their bond grew even stronger through a deeply personal and touching story.
The video of their duets has since garnered millions of views and glowing comments worldwide. One viewer said, “The energy between them was off the charts. ‘Run’ sounded studio perfect. They really caught lightning in a bottle with that duet.” Another shared, “I’ll never get tired of hearing George Strait & Miranda Lambert sing this song. How ‘bout them cowgirls?”
So, what makes Miranda’s admiration for George so special?
“When I was on tour with George, I was 22, and my dad was on the road with us. I had gotten a tattoo that really upset him. He was furious, and we didn’t speak for a while.”
Miranda and her dad shared the same tour bus, which made the tension harder to avoid. To keep peace, she covered up the tattoo for two weeks. But George, understanding the importance of family—especially after enduring the tragic loss of his daughter Jennifer—wanted to help heal the situation.
On the tour’s final day, George had a clever idea. He arranged for 75 temporary tattoos—matching Miranda’s exact tattoo—to be given to the entire tour crew, placed in the same spot on their arms. The goal? To break the tension and bring everyone back together.
When Miranda walked in for the group photo, she was stunned to see nearly 60 crew members, including her dad, all sporting the same tattoo. It was a heartwarming and humorous gesture that helped mend the rift.
Miranda recalls, “The last day of the tour, before the group photo, George heard about the tattoo issue and sent out for 75 stick-on tattoos. When we took the photo, everyone—about 60 people—rolled up their sleeves, and they all had the same tattoo, even my dad. I have to thank George for helping me get back on good terms with my father after I got my horrid tattoo. Thanks, George, for mending our relationship.”
When it comes to healing family bonds between a 22-year-old and her dad, it seems only George Strait could pull it off.
