Amy Earnhardt is still joking about the time her husband, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr., met country music superstar George Strait without her during a trip to Key West, Florida.
The chance meeting happened about 10 years ago, but the story remains a running joke between the couple.
During a recent episode of their joint podcast, Bless Your ‘Hardt, recorded live in Key West, Amy recalled how she discovered that Dale had spent part of the day with the King of Country while she and the other women were searching for their husbands.
The best part? By the time Amy and her group reached the bar, George Strait had already left.
Dale, meanwhile, got to enjoy a drink, take a picture with the country music star and share a memorable afternoon that Amy has never let him forget.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, and his wife Amy, stand on the grid during the National Anthem prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Apache Warrior 400 presented by Lucas Oil at Dover International Speedway on Oct. 1, 2017 in Dover, Delaware.Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images
“He had the day of his life. They shared chili fries, they had [explicit], they had a big ‘ole day,” Amy joked while recalling the unexpected encounter.
Although the story happened years ago, Amy made it clear that she still wishes she had been there to meet one of her favorite country singers.
“Am I the only one who hasn’t met this man?” she asked during the podcast conversation.
The story began during a group trip to Key West several years ago. Dale and Amy were traveling with family members and friends, including Amy’s sister and her husband, along with another couple from Texas.
There was an exciting coincidence during their vacation. George Strait was also in Key West at the time, recording an album at a local studio.
Amy and her friends were hoping to enjoy their time together, but the group eventually split up.
According to Dale, the women had been taking the men around to different stores. Amy, however, remembered that they had attended a Doerfel’s show at the pier before deciding to return to the house for a swim because of the heat.
Somewhere along the way, Dale and his friend Billy became separated from the women.
The two men did not have their phones with them, as they had left them charging at the house. This made it difficult for everyone to get in touch.
Dale explained that he and Billy had planned to have a beer and spend some time together. However, their search for the women turned into a much longer adventure.
The men eventually ended up at Schooner Wharf Bar, where they made an unexpected discovery.
George Strait was sitting nearby with his son, Bubba.
Dale immediately recognized the opportunity to meet the country music legend. He also remembered that George had known his late father, NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Sr., and had gone hunting with him on a few occasions.
Dale recalled his thoughts when he spotted the singer.
“I know that George and Dad met and they hunted together a time or two, and I’m like, ‘Billy, let’s get a little closer and see if George will recognize us.’”
The moment became even more special when Bubba approached the two friends.
“Hey, man, Dad likes to say hey to you.”
That was all Dale needed to hear.
He and Billy joined George for a drink, took a photo together and spent some time talking. George even shared stories about hunting with Dale’s father.
For Dale, it was an unforgettable experience that brought together two important parts of his life: NASCAR and country music.
The group also managed to solve one small problem. Since Dale and Billy did not have their phones, they asked Bubba if they could use his phone to send the photo to their wives.
They probably did not expect that picture to cause so much trouble later.
While Dale was enjoying his unexpected meeting with George, Amy and the other women were still trying to find their husbands.
The women eventually made their way to Margaritaville, where they got their hands on Billy’s phone.
That was when a message from George Strait’s son appeared.
The message included a picture of Dale, Billy and George enjoying their time together at Schooner Wharf Bar.
Amy immediately recognized the country music superstar.
“George’s son has sent a picture of these three fools to Billy’s phone, and I can see from upside down, I’m like, ‘that’s [explicit] George Strait.’”
Naturally, the discovery changed the women’s plans.
They quickly headed across town to Schooner Wharf Bar, hoping they could still meet George. Unfortunately, their timing could not have been worse. George had already left.
Amy remembered how determined they were to get there after seeing the picture.
“We didn’t give an [explicit] what they had done all day at that point; we were like, ‘Where’s George Strait?’”
But the singer was gone, leaving Amy with nothing but the photo and her husband’s story about the encounter.
Dale has repeatedly explained that he and Billy had also been looking for the women throughout the day.
“This happened 10 years ago, I have told Amy a million times that we were looking for them all day long, and she still doesn’t believe me.”
Amy, however, has never been fully convinced by his explanation. Instead, she continues to remind Dale about the incredible time he had without her.
“And why would I? Why would I? He had the day of his life. They shared chili fries, they had [explicit], they had a big ‘ole day.”
She also revealed that she heard stories about the men’s adventures from people around Key West while they were still missing.
Despite the frustration, Amy eventually ended the conversation with a sweet remark to her husband.
“But you’re so cute. Good for you.”
The couple are both big fans of the genre, and Amy is especially fond of George Strait. She is a Texas native, which makes the missed opportunity even more memorable for her.
In March 2022, Dale also shared his side of the George Strait story on an episode of The Dale Jr. Download, per the Whiskey Riff.
He explained how he and Billy unexpectedly met the singer, enjoyed a drink with him and used Bubba’s phone to send the photograph to their wives.
Dale even joked about the framed picture and how he continued to remind Amy about the night.
Dale might have enjoyed his unforgettable evening with the King of Country, but it seems he still has one important mission: finding a way for his wife to finally meet the singer.
Related: Dolly Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2020 to help fund the critical early research behind Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
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