Watch Jamey Johnson in Color!
February 28, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Events
After witnessing Jamey Johnson at Joe’s Bar last January and having the opportunity to listen to his album, That Lonesome Song, he probably would be the last country music artist I would expect to perform a live webcast. But, lucky for us, he will perform an exclusive webcast this Thursday, March 5, at approximately 11:30 pm CST. The performance will be broadcasted live from The Stage in Nashville, Tennessee, and web visitors will have the ability to chat about his concert while he performs.
Johnson’s label-mate, Holly Williams, will open the show at 11:00 pm CST. Some technical stuff is required; please visit his website for more information.
S. Winterroth
DETAILS
WHO: Jamey Johnson Webcast
jameyjohnson.com
WHAT: Live webcast
WHERE: jameyjohnson.com | The Stage, Nashville, TN
WHEN: Thursday, March 5, 2009 | 11PM
Country Concert Tickets – 2/28
February 28, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Events, Ticket Line
Country music concert tickets for Chicago venues that have recently gone on sale or will soon.
Sale Date: Friday, February 27, 2009
Hank Williams Jr. – April 18, 2009 | 7:30PM
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN
$43 – $73 | Ticketmaster.com
Josh Turner – April 22, 2009 | 8PM
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
$28 – $47 | Ticketmaster.com
Phil Vassar – June 19, 2009
Joe’s Bar, Chicago
$37 | Ticketmaster.com
Sale Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009
2009 US99.5 COUNTRY MEGATICKET (Four Shows)
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park & Wrigley Field, Chicago
George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough – May 23, 2009
Rascal Flatts with Darius Rucker (Wrigley) – July 18, 2009
Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne – August 7, 2009
Toby Keith with Trace Atkins – September 19, 2009
$140 – $500 | LiveNation.com
Sale Date: Monday, March 2, 2009
Reba McEntire – March 21, 2009 | 7PM
The Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates
$60.00 – $200.00 | Ticketmaster.com
Word on the Street – Feb 26
February 26, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Chicago Country, News
Lon Helton wins, Rascal Flatts Chicago controversy, Reba is coming to town, Keith Urban acoustic, Country’s Hottest Party, more ACM nominees and America’s Got Talent on CountryMusicChicago.com
Lon Helton Wins ACM Award
Congrats to CMT Country Countdown USA host, Lon Helton, who has picked up a prestigious Academy of Country Music Award for National, On-Air Personality of the Year. Helton, who has interviewed almost all of country music’s biggest artists over the years, has deep roots in Chicago and Illinois. You can catch the CMT Country Countdown USA on WUSN (US99), Sunday mornings. Helton will officially receive his award on April 5, at the 44th Annual ACM Awards Show in Las Vegas.
Rascal Flatts Controversy
Chicago’s Wrigleyville residents are protesting this summer’s scheduled Rascal Flatts concert at the historic, Wrigley Field, because it may violate a city ordinance. The Chicago Sun-Times has the complete scoop on the RascalVille controversy.
Reba, here on a Mission
The Queen of Country Music, Reba McEntire, will perform on March 21, at the Northwest Suburban Sears Centre for a benefit concert. Proceeds of the concert will go to a local, high-school wrestling coach who has been diagnosed with a rare spine disease. Tickets go on sale Monday on Ticketmaster.com
Keith Urban “No Frills” Tour
Country music mega star, Keith Urban, has announced a “no-frills” acoustic tour to promote his Defying Gravity album release. Fans will probably have to be able to “deify gravity” in order to get into this show. Urban is set for Joe’s Bar, March 30. Verizon Wireless is sponsoring the tour and customers can win tickets by using their V-Cast service. US99.com has the scoop: http://us99.com/pages/3917961.php
Busy, busy weekend!
Hopefully the weather will stay nice this weekend so country music fans can enjoy all of the great concerts. Joe’s Bar has Jason Michael Carroll on tap for Friday and Chuck Wicks & TelluRide on Saturday. The word on the street is the hit television show, Dancing with the Stars, will film Wicks performance for the show. Maybe his girlfriend and dance partner, Julianne Hough, will be around too. Tickets
You can join us in St. Charles, Saturday, to party out with John Rich (Big & Rich) and Illinois’ own Gretchen Wilson. Country’s Hottest Party 2009 is this weekend at the Pheasant Run Mega Center, St. Charles. We here from the venue there will be some crazy, un-expected surprises. Also, stick around after the show for the US99 after party. Click here for tickets: Ticketmaster.com
Speaking of Joe’s
Congrats to Joe’s Bar for picking up the very prestigious Academy of Country Music nomination for Nightclub of the Year. We’re sure rooting for you!
A congratulation also goes out to:
WXXQ‐FM (Rockford, IL) – Rockford’s Country; WFYR‐FM (Peoria, IL) – River Country; and WXCL‐FM (Peoria, IL) – Number One For New Country, nominated for Radio Station of the Year for a Small Market and WFYR‐FM (Peoria, IL) – Rick Stephenson & Lisa Franks who were nominated for On-Air Personality of the Year – Small Market.
Watch the ACMs on CBS – 2 (WBBM) on Sunday, April 5.
Aspiring Country Music Singers
The hit reality television show, America’s Got Talent, will be hosting an open-call on Sunday and Monday at McCormick Place in the South Building, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Contestants are encouraged to pre-register at http://www.nbc.com/AGT
Well, that’s the word on the street. Remember to support our local country music scene and we hope to see you at the next concert.
- Scott Winterroth
Jason Michael Carroll in the City
February 24, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Chicago, Events, FEATURED
Weekend Concert Alert
Jason Michael Carroll, best known for his chart topping hits, “Alyssa Lies”, and “Livin’ our Love Song” from his debut, hit album, Waitin’ in the Country, is headed to Joe’s Bar, Friday. Although Carroll’s album title track song is about getting out of the big city and into the country, we’ll bet he will bring the best of both worlds to the North Side venue.
Although some say Carroll doesn’t look like he sounds, his smooth, deep sounding voice makes for great country music. And if his slow, tear-jerkin’ love songs are your thing, check out “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead,” a fun party song that will have the crowd jumping.
Carroll has opened for acts like Brad Paisley and Neil McCoy and with his current single, “Where I’m From”, a song about growing up in the country, we’re sure this hit will bring Carroll one step closer to the big time.
On a side note, congrats to Joe’s Bar who has been nominated for the very prestigious Academy of Country Music Award for Nightclub of the Year. Their commitment to the country music industry as well as providing first-class country music entertainment in Chicago has proved them well. We wish them the very best of luck and ask to keep up the great work! Winners of the ACM Awards will be announced during the 44th Annual Awards Show on Sunday, April 5, 2009, the event will be broadcasted live on the CBS Network (WBBM local) from the MGM Grand, Las Vegas.
CMC
DETAILS
WHO: Jason Michael Carroll
WHERE: Joe’s Bar, 940 W. Weed St. Chicago, IL | MAP
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2009 | 8:30PM
TICKETS: $10 in advance and can be purchased from the venue, at Ticketmaster outlets or on Ticketmaster.com
MORE: Download Jason Michael Carroll music on iTunes: 
Academy of Country Music Awards
February 23, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Country Music, FEATURED
The 41st Academy of Country Music Awards will air April 5 on CBS
The Academy of Country Music Awards is just around the corner. On February 11, the lovely Julianne Hough, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes and Jessica Simpson announced the 2009 slate of nominations for the 41st awards show to be held on Sunday, April 5, 2009 and broadcasted live on The CBS Network from the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. (Local: CBS2 WBBM)
For the first time ever, the three newcomer categories for the Annual Academy of Country Music Awards – Top New Female Vocalist, Top New Male Vocalist and Top New Vocal Duo or Group – will be opened up to interactive fan voting on GACTV.com. The winners will then move on to compete in a new category, Top New Artist.
For the second year, fans will also select the winner of the Academy’s most prestigious honor, Entertainer of the Year. Online voting will be available at www.voteACM.com and the winners of each category will be announced live during the awards show.
Quick summary of nominations:
Brad Paisley leads with 6 nominations; Heidi Newfield receives 5 nominations; Kenny Chesney, Jamey Johnson and George Strait each receive 4 nominations; Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban each receive 3 nominations; Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, James Otto, Jake Owen, Taylor Swift and Sugarland each receive 2 nominations.
For a complete list of nominees and photos from the announcement press conference, visit http://www.acmcountry.com/awards/nominees.php
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Rascal Flatts & The Mega Ticket
February 22, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under FEATURED, News
CHICAGO – In an announcement earlier this week, country music power group, Rascal Flatts, announced they will play one of Chicago’s most prestigious landmarks, Wrigley Field, on July 18, 2009. Their tour, sponsored by JCPenny American Living, will become a part of what looks like a growing trend of summertime, mega music concerts at the historic ball-park located on Chicago’s north side.
2009 Country Mega Ticket
Catch Rascal Flatts’ Wrigley Field performance as well as three other mega country concerts with the Mega Country Ticket. The 2009 Country Mega Ticket, brought to you by US99.5, First Midwest Bank Amphitheater (Tinley Park), Live Nation and Wrigley Field, includes tickets for George Strait on May 23, Rascal Flatts on July 18, Brad Paisley on August 7 and Toby Keith on September 19. Various seating packages range from $140 – $500 and will be available to the general public on Friday, February 28, 2009, at 10 a.m. through Live Nation outlets and online at LiveNation.com.
Country Music Mega Ticket Rundown:
George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough
May 23, 2009
First Midwest Bank Amphitheater, Tinley Park
Rascal Flatts with Darius Rucker
July 18, 2009
Wrigley Field, Chicago
Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne
August 7, 2009
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park
Toby Keith with Trace Atkins
September 19, 2009
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park
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