{"id":49156,"date":"2026-03-24T22:52:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T22:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=49156"},"modified":"2026-03-24T22:52:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T22:52:28","slug":"sad-news-about-george-strait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=49156","title":{"rendered":"Sad news about George Strait"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Country music legend George Strait is mourning the loss of two beloved members of his musical family. In a heartfelt post on his Facebook page, he shared the news of the passing of his long-time manager, Eugene Ervine \u201cErv\u201d Woolsey, and his band member,<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\">\n<div id=\"interesting-usa.com_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/interesting-usa.com\/interesting-usa.com_responsive_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Gene Elders, both on the same day. Strait expressed his deep sadness over the loss of these two key figures who played such important roles in his career.<\/p>\n<p>Woolsey, who had been managing Strait since the early 1980s, passed away at the age of 80 due to complications following surgery\u2026.CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"interesting-usa.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/interesting-usa.com\/interesting-usa.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He had been a constant presence in Strait\u2019s professional life, guiding his career through decades of success.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"interesting-usa.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/interesting-usa.com\/interesting-usa.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Strait credited Woolsey with much of his success and described him as not only a trusted manager but also a close friend.<\/p>\n<p>Gene Elders, a talented musician who was a part of Strait\u2019s band, also passed away on the same day.<\/p>\n<p>Elders was known for his skillful work as a fiddle player and his contribution to Strait\u2019s signature sound.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>His loss is felt deeply by the country music community, as well as by the fans who enjoyed the music he helped bring to life.<\/p>\n<p>Strait\u2019s post reflects the sorrow and the sense of loss he feels for both of these men, who were more than just colleagues\u2014<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>they were family. In his message, Strait shared his gratitude for the time they had together and the impact they had on his life and career.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic day marks a difficult chapter for t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country music legend George Strait is mourning the loss of two beloved members of his musical family. 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