Mar 7, 2000

MCA releases George Strait's "Latest Greatest Straitest Hits"

Mar 16, 2000

Faith Hill leads all artists with eight nominations for the TNN Music Awards, affiliated with Country Weekly for the first time after a lengthy relationship with the Music City News. George Strait takes six nominations, while Tim McGraw collects five

Mar 25, 2000

"Latest Greatest Straitest Hits" carries George Strait to #1 on the Billboard country albums chart for the first of two weeks

Apr 11, 2000

The album "Ultimate Country Party" is certified gold by the RIAA behind George Strait, Mark Chesnutt, Trace Adkins, Clint Black, Alan Jackson, The Tractors, Lee Roy Parnell, Pam Tillis, Ricochet, BR5-49, Diamond Rio, Tracy Byrd, Brooks & Dunn, Patty Loveless, Lonestar and others

Apr 18, 2000

George Strait's compilation album "Latest Greatest Straitest Hits" is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA

Apr 22, 2000

George Strait's "The Best Day" takes the best position--the #1 slot--on the Billboard country singles chart

Apr 29, 2000

The third George Strait stadium festival tour kicks off at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. On the bill: Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack, Mark Chesnutt, Asleep At The Wheel and Billy Gilman

Apr 30, 2000

The third George Strait stadium festival tour becomes the first concert held at Nashville's Adelphia Coliseum. On the bill: Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack, Mark Chesnutt, Asleep At The Wheel and Billy Gilman

May 6, 2000

George Strait attends the Kentucky Derby at Louisville's Churchill Downs, along with Kid Rock, Chaka Khan, 'N Sync and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. The winner: Fusaichi Pegasus

May 10, 2000

George Strait's album "One Step At A Time" is certified double-platinum by the RIAA