Rising artist and Texas native Catie Offerman will serve as the special guest for George Strait’s sold-out, two-night-only event set for Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena. Offerman joins the concert lineup in place of previously-announced special guest Caitlyn Smith, who is taking a break from touring to welcome a new baby in November.

The two-night stand is a reprise of Strait’s two nights at Dickies Arena in 2022, which both sold out within hours of going on sale to the public. Since his record-breaking Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, Strait has performed for limited engagements outside of his 36-and-counting Strait to Vegas shows at T-Mobile Arena, including headlining both weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2021 plus his 31st appearance at the Houston Rodeo in 2022. This year saw the King of Country play one-off stadium shows in just six markets, setting multiple venue attendance records along the way. He recently announced an extension into 2024, with one-off stadium shows planned for nine additional cities on sale now.

With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts—more than any other artist in any genre—during the span of his 30+ year career, Strait has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any other Country artist and ranking third across all genres behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. The Texas troubadour is the only artist or act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and recently earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single,“The Weight of the Badge.” He has sold more than 105 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she’s already gaining a reputation as one of the genre’s most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join his polka band. She played accordion and fiddle at German fests across the state for years, touring before she could even drive. Offerman also explored her love for Western Swing, diving into Bob Wills music headfirst. At the age of 19 she graduated from Berklee College of Music. She spent time in Sweden and Los Angeles before settling down in Nashville. In 2020 Catie signed a record deal with Universal Music Group, sharing the same imprint as her idol, George Strait. When not writing or in the studio Offerman is where she feels most comfortable – on the road. She’s been touring with national acts such as Parker McCollum, Ian Munsick and Ashley McBryde. She’s also collaborated with fellow Texans such as Josh Abbott, Robert Earl Keen, Kevin Fowler and Hayes Carll. Offerman’s performed on the Grand Ole Opry and brought her style of Texas music across the pond to C2C 2023 in London.

Catie Offerman released a new song today, “Ask Me To Dance,” featuring singer-songwriter and fellow Texas native, Hayes Carll. Written by Offerman, Brent Cobb and Neil Medley, the song was produced by Dann Huff.

After rescheduling their writing sessions multiple times, Offerman, Cobb and Medley eventually got together and started working on another song, but it wasn’t working. Under the backdrop of a sunset and some beer, the idea of “Ask Me To Dance” was suggested. Offerman says the song fell out “pretty naturally.”

“I love listening back to the work tape – it’s the best kind of laid back, and it reminds me of a Texas dancehall at closing time,” said Offerman. “When we started talking about the song going on my (upcoming) project, I immediately thought of Hayes. He’s one of my favorite singer-songwriters and one of my favorite Texans. I am so grateful that he said yes to being a part of this song.”

“Catie is so ridiculously talented, and I loved the wit and playfulness of this song, so when she asked if I would sing on it with her, I said yes straight away,” added Carll. “We had a lot of fun recording the song and I think it shows in the way it turned out.”

Lyrics

This cover band knows more songs than the jukebox

Well, I don’t give a damn to sit here and listen to you talk

Lean in close, let me tell you something

I didn’t get dressed up for nothing

Beer’s getting warm, your feet look cold

I’m getting bored, and the night’s getting old

Neon’s running out of buzz, time’s running out on us

You better move quick before you lose your chance

Come on, boy, ask me to dance

Well, darlin’ I’ve got a pair of two left boots

How this night ends up is up to you

Well, the smoke is thick and everybody’s drinking

Ain’t no sense in overthinking

Beers getting warm, your feet look cold

I’m getting bored, and the night’s getting old

Neon’s running out of buzz, time’s running out on us

You better move quick before you lose your chance

Come on, boy, ask me to dance

Let’s go dance

I’ve already given you all of the signs

So, pull me in your arms before I change my mind

The beers getting warm, your feet look cold

You’re looking bored, and the night’s getting old

We’re about running all out of buzz, time’s running out on us

You better move quick before you lose your chance

Come on, boy, ask me to dance

All you gotta do is, baby, take my hand

And come on, boy, ask me to dance

Let’s go dance

I used to cover @hayescarll at my college gigs! Now he’s singing with me! I’m a lucky gal. I hope this tune makes you wanna find some neon, drink a cold beer and put on your dancing boots! “Ask Me To Dance” out NOW.https://t.co/GPhG6eT1z1 pic.twitter.com/4YSvmrrlRG

— Catie Offerman (@catieofferman) August 18, 2023

About Catie Offerman:
Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she’s already gaining a reputation as one of the genre’s most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join his polka band. She played accordion and fiddle at German fests across the state for years, touring before she could even drive. Offerman also explored her love for Western Swing, diving into Bob Wills music headfirst. At the age of 19 she graduated from Berklee College of Music. She spent time in Sweden and Los Angeles before settling down in Nashville. In 2020 Catie signed a record deal with Universal Music group, sharing the same imprint as her idol, George Strait. When not writing or in the studio Catie is where she feels most comfortable – on the road. She’s toured with national acts such as Parker McCollum, Ian Munsick and Ashley McBryde. She’s collaborated with fellow Texans such as Josh Abbott, Robert Earl Keen, Kevin Fowler and Hayes Carll. She’s performed on the Grand Ole Opry and brought her style of Texas music across the pond to C2C 2023 in London. For more information visit catieofferman.com.

MCA Nashville’s rising star Catie Offerman debuted the official video today for her latest heartbreak song, “I Just Killed A Man.” The video premiered on CMT, CMT Music, CMT.com and Paramount’s Time Square Billboard in New York. The video was produced by Taillight TV and was directed by Justin Key.

Written by Offerman, Ryan Beaver (Blake Shelton, HARDY), Joe Clemmons (Gabby Barrett, Ryan Hurd), Jessie Jo Dillon (George Strait, Jon Pardi) and Benjy Davis (Chris Young, Jake Owen), the song is produced by Dann Huff. The track is Offerman’s first single at Country Radio and can also be heard on Spotify’s New Boots playlist.

“I feel like capturing the story and emotions behind ‘I Just Killed A Man’ was so important,” said Offerman. “The title can throw people off and I wanted to really drive home the heartbreak behind it. I feel like we were able to get that across and I am so proud of it. Seeing your song come to life in a video is really special.” 

About Catie Offerman
Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she’s already gaining a reputation as one of the genre’s most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists and Nashville’s music community is responding. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join their polka band where they traveled across Texas performing.  Offerman graduated from Berklee College of Music at the age of 19 and signed her publishing deal with Universal Music Group Publishing about five years later. Offerman was featured in The Highwomen’s “Redesigning Women” video and inked her record deal with Universal Music Group in 2020.  She was named Pandora Country’s Artists to Watch for 2023, as well as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country and a CMT Listen Up artist for 2023.  Offerman released four songs in 2022 – “Happyland Trailer Park,” “Don’t Do It In Texas,” “Get A Dog,” and “‘Til I See You Again.” Offerman is currently on the road opening for Brothers Osborne, Parker McCollum and Ian Munsick.

Catie Offerman releases her newest track today, “I Just Killed A Man.” The song is written by Offerman, Ryan Beaver (Blake Shelton, HARDY), Joe Clemmons (Gabby Barrett, Ryan Hurd), Jessie Jo Dillon (George Strait, Jon Pardi) and Benjy Davis (Chris Young, Jake Owen), and is produced by Dann Huff. The track will go to country radio next month and will be featured on Offerman’s upcoming debut project.

LISTEN TO “I JUST KILLED A MAN” | HERE

The heartbreak song was the idea of Clemmons and Beaver, who came up with the title and suggested they try to write something called “I Just Killed A Man.”

“No one’s ever said it like that before. It’s a different and brutally honest way of saying ‘I just broke this dude’s heart,’” says Offerman. “It’s about a guy I loved who I wasn’t meant to be with.”

Adds Offerman, “I love the line in the bridge that says, ‘just because it ain’t a crime, don’t mean I won’t be doing time.’ Even if you’re the one doing the breaking up, it still kills you like nothing else. I knew from the first second this song was spoken into existence that it was something special. My hope is that others feel that when they hear it.”

Lyrics for “I Just Killed A Man”

There ain’t nobody calling the cops

There ain’t no body circled in chalk

It was over and he knew it

Yeah, somebody had to do it

I just killed a man

Left him in his drive

Watch the light go out of his loving eyes

I got in my car

Made my get away

Couldn’t stop the tears

Running down my face

Yeah, he begged me not to let him go

But goodbye don’t give a damn

They won’t lock me up for this one, no

But his heartbreak’s on my hands

I just killed a man

Tonight it’s just whiskey and guilt on the rocks

Word gets around, this towns gonna talk

It ain’t like I never loved him

Wish that mattered, but it doesn’t

I just killed a man

Left him in his drive

Watch the light go out of his loving eyes

I got in my car

Made my get away

Couldn’t stop the tears

Running down my face

Yeah, he begged me not to let him go

But goodbye don’t give a damn

They won’t lock me up for this one, no

But his heartbreak’s on my hands

I just killed a man

Just because it ain’t a crime

Don’t mean I won’t be doing time

I just killed a man

I just killed a man

Left him in his drive

Watch the light go out of his loving eyes

I got in my car

Made my get away

Neither one of us will be the same

Yeah, he begged me not to let him go

But goodbye don’t give a damn

They won’t lock me up for this one, no

But his heartbreak’s on my hands

I just killed a man I just killed a man

About Catie Offerman
Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she’s already gaining a reputation as one of the genre’s most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists and Nashville’s music community is responding. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join their polka band where they traveled across Texas performing.  Offerman graduated from Berklee College of Music at the age of 19 and signed her publishing deal with Universal Music Group Publishing about five years later. Offerman was featured in The Highwomen’s “Redesigning Women” video and inked her record deal with Universal Music Group in 2020.  She was named Pandora Country’s Artists to Watch for 2023, as well as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country and a CMT Listen Up artist for 2023.  Offerman released four songs in 2022 – “Happyland Trailer Park,” “Don’t Do It In Texas,” “Get A Dog,” and “‘Til I See You Again.” Offerman is in the studio working on her upcoming debut project.

Kacey Musgraves and Mickey Guyton are featured in a new competition series on Apple TV+. Jimmie Allen and Orville Peck will also be featured in the new show, My Kind of Country, premiering March 24th on Apple TV+. “My Kind of Country” is a new take on a competition series, breaking down barriers in country music by providing an extraordinary opportunity to diverse and innovative artists from around the world. Scouts Allen, Guyton and Peck each hand-pick a roster of exceptional up-and-coming artists and invite them to the home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee, to showcase their unique sound. The competition winner will receive a life-changing prize from Apple Music, receiving unprecedented support and exposure on the platform. Kacey and Reese Witherspoon will executive produce.

The beauty of Country music is that it can sound like so many different things and have so many different influences. I have a passion for sharing and discovering new voices and couldn't be more excited to be a part of the new @AppleTVPlus series #MyKindOfCountry. pic.twitter.com/WzGpTmNd7f

— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) January 13, 2023

Mickey Guyton will perform with Lukas Graham on ABC’s Good Morning America on Friday (January 20th). The pair just released their new collaboration, “Home Movies.”

Taylor Kerr of Maddie & Tae and her husband songwriter Josh Kerr celebrated the first birthday of their daughter Leighton Grace on Tuesday (January 17th). The toddler, who was born three months early, wasn’t quite sure what to do with her birthday cake.

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Catie Offerman has been tapped as one of the 2023 class of CMT’s Next Women of Country. The news was announced during an event at Nashville’s City Winery on Tuesday (January 17th).