Taylor Swift Announces Tour; Stops in Chicago

Country Thunder and an undisclosed Chicago location make the cut Country music mega star Taylor Swift announced Friday that she will headline her first solo tour and has recruited, country music sweetheart Kellie Pickler to accompany her during Swift's Fearless tour. "Headlining my own tour is … [Read more...]

Concerts | February & March 2009

Country Music Concerts in Chicago for February and March 2009. February 2009 Rascal Flatts with Jessica Simpson Assembly Hall | Champaign Friday, February 6, 2009 | 8pm |$50 - $70 | Ticketmaster Luke Bryan with Wade Bowen Joe's Bar* | Chicago Friday, February 6, 2009 | 9pm | $10 | … [Read more...]

James Otto, Randy Houser set to play Joe’s Bar Friday

Weekend Concert Alert! Chicago country music fans know James Otto for his Grammy nominated song, "Just Got Started Lovin' You" but this Friday, fans will have the opportunity to party with this rising country music star at Chicago's Joe's Bar, 940 W. Weed, Chicago. For just $10 bucks, fans … [Read more...]

Dierks Bentley – Feel That Fire

(Capitol Nashville) Album Release Date: February 3, 2009 Country music star Dierks Bentley, known for his curly hair and free spirit, is set to release his fifth album, "Feel That Fire", on February 3, 2009. The album's title track, and Bentley's current single, is a catchy, quick tempo song … [Read more...]

Atkins, Rialto a perfect match

By: Mark Gregory, CMC Contributor It was a perfect fit. A singer that is as real as Rodney Atkins looked perfect on the stage of the 100-plus year old Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, Friday. As odd as it may be to look out to a sea of cowboy hats and Miller Lite in cans in a forum as prestigious … [Read more...]

Jamey Johnson packed Joe’s Bar

Alabama native and rising country music star, Jamey Johnson performed before a packed, standing room only crowed at Joe's Bar, Friday. A riled-up and fully-engaged crowed cheered throughout his almost two hour performance at the famed sports bar and venue located on Chicago's near-north side. … [Read more...]

John Rich releases new single; scheduled for Chicago

Country music star John Rich, best known for his half of Big & Rich, released a solo single today and is scheduled to perform at the Pheasant Run Mega Center next month. His single, Another You, the first release from his upcoming solo album, is just in time for Valentine's Day. Another You … [Read more...]

WinterFest Turned up the Heat in Chicago

A mega lineup of Jason Aldean, Joe Nichols, Kellie Pickler and Julianne Hough performed at Pheasant Run's Mega WinterFest Friday night. Just when you thought it couldn't get any colder in Chicago, it was a whopping two degrees Friday night, Mega WinterFest had the western suburbs rocking out … [Read more...]

Urban, Chesney Announce Summer Stops in Chicago

In separate announcements, country music mega stars Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney announced summer tour dates, both to stop in Chicago. Chesney will be accompanied by Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum during his Sun City Carnival Tour schedule for June 13 in the Windy City, location not yet … [Read more...]

Brooks, Nettles on-call for Obama Inauguration

Breaking News Brooks, Nettles on-call for Obama Inauguration January 13, 2009 - The Associated Press has reported that country music mega-stars Garth Brooks and Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles have been chosen to perform at President-Elect Barack Obama's Lincoln Memorial Celebration. The … [Read more...]