Concert AlertCountry music mega star Kenny Chesney will return to Soldier Field for what is becoming a routine stop in his summer Sun City Carnival Tour. This year, the four-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year is bringing half of Nashville with him. Joining Chesney on the June 13 … [Read more...]
Word on the Street – May 21
May 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Jason Michael Carroll - Play Ball!Although Jason Michael Carroll sings about going without sleep, Chicago Cubs fans will need the country music singer to be well-rested and focused for his debut at Wrigley Field. Carroll has been asked to perform the National Anthem and throw out the first pitch of … [Read more...]
Everyone loves George Strait
May 20, 2009 By 2 Comments
Concert AlertCommonly known as the King of Country Music and a modern-day traditionalist, country music mega star George Strait will roll into town this weekend bearing his multi-generational charm and countless #1 hits. Maybe Strait knows a secret or has a magic potion or spell but everyone, including … [Read more...]
What Hurts the Most to Jeffrey Steele
May 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You may know Nashville songwriter Jeffrey Steele by his chart topping Rascal Flatts hits like "What Hurts the Most", "My Wish" and "Here", but you may not know of the life-changing event that would prepare him to write these chart-topping hits. PEOPLE Magazine writer Eileen Fisher in a … [Read more...]
Top 10 Summer Concerts
May 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Every artist, band and venue listed in this article - in my eyes - deserves an award for their hard work and commitment for keeping Chicagoland country music fans entertained. Although selecting the following concerts was a challenge because of the amazing competition, I've decided to share what I consider … [Read more...]
Upcoming Country Music Album Releases
May 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Country music mainstays dominate the new album release category in the next couple of months.May 19, 2009Kenny Chesney - Greatest Hits Two (BNA)Just in time for his summer concert stop in Chicago, country music mega star Kenny Chesney will release his second greatest hits album that covers … [Read more...]
