Timeline: George Strait, who is bringing his "The Cowboy Rides Away" farewell tour to Oklahoma City Saturday

The King of Country is beginning the end of his reign on the road.

George Strait is opening his aptly named “The Cowboy Rides Away Tour,” which he has said will be his last, Friday night (tonight) with a home-state stop in Lubbock, Texas.

The Country Music Hall of Famer will play the second show on his 2013-14 farewell jaunt Saturday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena, where he has ruled as a top draw since the venue opened back in 2002.

Check out the sweet timeline of the Texas troubadour’s life and career, which The Oklahoman artist Christopher Schoelen designed.

To read my column about King George’s influential career, click here. To watch a video about his farewell tour, click here.

Martina McBride will open for Strait on the 2013 leg of his tour. To read my interview with her, click here.

IN CONCERT

George Strait’s “The Cowboy Rides Away Tour”

Featuring: Martina McBride.

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno.

Information: (800) 745-3000 or www.chesapeakearena.com.

-BAM