Country legend plays benefit show in tiny Colorado town | Music City Minute

Earlier this month The King, George Strait, popped up and kind of a peculiar place – about 15 minutes north of Gunnison in Almont, Colorado. No, he wasn’t on vacation. He was actually helping out long-time collaborator and good friend Dean Dillon raise money for the “Gunnison Tough Singer – Songwriter Shuffle.” Dean Dillon launched “Gunnison Tough” 20 years ago. The endowment fund supports comprehensive cancer care programs in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties.  Needless to say, this was probably one of the smallest crowds that The King has played for quite some time. As you can imagine, Strait’s appearance was a well-received surprise for the 400 guests who were in attendance at the Almont Resort. This year’s benefit concert raised just over $1.1 million for the Gunnison Tough Foundation.

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