George Strait Mourns the Loss of His Longtime Manager and Bandmate

Country music icon George Strait is facing a heartbreaking double loss. His longtime manager, Erv Woolsey, and band member, Gene Elders, both passed away on the same day.

Woolsey, who had managed Strait’s career since the 1980s and played a major role in shaping his rise to fame, died at age 80 due to complications following surgery. Elders, a talented fiddle player who had been part of Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band, also passed away the same day.

Strait expressed deep sorrow and announced he’ll be stepping back from public appearances for a while to spend time with his family. Fans and fellow artists have been flooding social media with messages of love, support, and prayers during this difficult time.