This my friends, is why they call him the king. George Strait shattered the old indoor concert, attendance record at his final concert. The total number in attendance was 104,793, breaking the Rolling Stones 1981 record. How many were at that Stones concert in 1981?

According to the record books, the Louisiana Superdome only held 87,500 in 1981. Thirty-three years later the King of Country raised the benchmark by 17,293 attendees.

George was not alone in setting his new North American record, at "The Cowboy Rides Away" concert King George was joined by Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Jason Aldean, Faith Hill, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Ray Benson from Asleep at the Wheel and 104,793 loyal, adoring, screaming fans. We're going to miss you George.

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