Concert Alert Country 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 … [Read more...]
Brad Paisley – American Saturday Night
May 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Release Date: June 30, 2009 It's been a good year for Brad Paisley and it's not even half over. Paisley, along with his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley, just recently announced the birth of their second child, Jasper Warren and, in early April, Paisley picked up the Academy of Country Music … [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 … [Read more...]
Everyone loves George Strait
May 20, 2009 By 2 Comments
Concert Alert Commonly 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, … [Read more...]
Gloriana – Wild at Heart
May 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Gloriana hit the country music scene in early 2009 with their premiere single "Wild at Heart", which is quickly working its way up the charts. When combined, this four member band, comprised of Tom Gossin, Mike Gossin, Rachel Reinert and Cheyenne Kimball, create an unique and very fresh set … [Read more...]
Tracy Lawrence – The Rock
May 19, 2009 By
Due out: June 9, 2009 Tracy Lawrence - The Rock (Rocky Comfort) Tracey Lawrence has polished and produced his 10th studio album. Lawrence explains, "The Rock" is not a departure from the music he has always recorded, but his past learning experiences and life lessons have elevated him to a new … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
