April | May Concerts

Even with mega concerts and summer festivals right around the corner, April in Chicago will keep country music fans satisfied with an awesome lineup of live country music concert ranging from local acts like Lucky Town and Julie Kaylin to country music legend Loretta Lynn. Looking to meet-up with … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – March 27

  Country music comes to Chicago for television performances, Rascal Flatts new album bears local connection and Pheasant Run's WinterFest made a lasting impression all on CountryMusicChicago.com Sugarland in Chicagoland The country music power duo comprised of Jennifer Nettles and … [Read more...]

ACM Awards: Vote for Entertainer of the Year

ACM AWARDS: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Country music fans, this is your chance to participate in the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Starting today, fans can log-on to www.voteACM.com to cast their vote for the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award. The nominees, decided by the … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – March 12

Carrie Underwood & Keith Urban announcements, Rascal Flatts safe at historic ballpark, Kenny Chesney news and Dierks Bentley goes Sideways on CountryMusicChicago.com Carrie Underwood Announcement Carrie Underwood celebrated her birthday on Tuesday but it seems Chicago fans are getting … [Read more...]

Big & Rich Tickets

Concert Alert! Country music power duo Big & Rich has announced an additional summer tour stop at the Pheasant Run Mega Center on July 26, 2009, during their limited engagement summer tour. Big & Rich, comprised of artists John Rich and Big Kenny, turned heads in Nashville with their hit … [Read more...]

Patty Loveless in Chicago

Concert Alert: Country music star Patty Loveless is bringing her best for a special performance in Chicago on March 14 at the Old Town School of Folk's Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, 4544 N Lincoln Ave. Loveless' roster of hits include, "Blame It on Your Heart," "How Can I Help You Say … [Read more...]

Little Big Town at Joe’s Bar

LIVE REVIEW Country music group, Little Big Town, played for a crowd that would have the Chicago Fire Department Commissioner shaking his head at the North Side venue, Saturday. The quartet, comprised of musicians Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, kept the … [Read more...]

ACM News – New Artist Awards & Performers Announced

Julianne Hough, Jake Owen and Zac Brown Band pick up ACM Awards. Fan voting for the Academy of Country Music categories of Top New Female Vocalist, Top New Male Vocalist and Top New Vocal Duo or Group has selected Julianne Hough, Jake Owen and Zac Brown Band respectively as winners of their … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – March 5

Governor Quinn's Strait talk, Jason Michael Carroll the crowd pleaser, Little Big Town in the Big City, Rascal Flatts Update, Country Thunder GAC and the new BS.com on CountryMusicChicago.com The Honorable Governor Quinn Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed reports that Illinois Governor … [Read more...]

March | April Concerts

Upcoming Country Music Concerts in Chicago for March and April 2009 March 2009 Cross Canadian Ragweed Joe's Bar* | Chicago Monday, March 2, 2009 | 8pm | $12 | Ticketmaster Merle Haggard DC's Country Junction | Lowell, IN Wednesday March 4, 2009 | 6:30PM | $40 | Tickets Chasin … [Read more...]