Word on the Street – June 25

Joe’s is turning up the heat with Lady AntebellumJust when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter in Chicago, Joe’s Bar has added one of country music’s hottest new trio to their summer concert lineup. On July 10, Lady Antebellum will take the stage for a very special concert is sponsored … [Read more...]

Three “T” Ticket Update

Toby, Trace and Taylor ticket informaiton. Toby Keith and Trace Atkins will bring their "America's Toughest Tour" series to town on Saturday, September 19 for the final country concert of the season at the Southwest suburban First Midwest Bank Amphitheater located in Tinley Park, Ill.  Tickets … [Read more...]

Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift big winners at CMT Music Awards

Nashville - Brad Paisley and teen sensation Taylor Swift were among the big winners at tonight’s 2009 CMT Music Awards held at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn. Hosted by actor and comedian Bill Engvall the awards show featured live performances from a host of country music stars including Trace … [Read more...]

Singing the Chesney Blues?

If you’re like me, you’re probably still recuperating from the highly anticipated Kenny Chesney concert/extravaganza at Soldier Field and you’re thinking to your self, Saturday night was so awesome how am I ever going to top a concert like that! You’re in luck, staring as early as this weekend … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – June 11

Hut....hut....Kenny!This is it! Saturday marks one of the biggest nights in Chicago's country music scene as Kenny Chesney, Sugarland, Montgomery Gentry, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum transform the 61,500 seat, lakefront football stadium into the Super Bowl of country music concerts.This … [Read more...]

Larry King has Gone Country

Some of today's hottest country music stars were on hand for a special country edition of Larry King Livethat aired Thursday night. Properly named Hottest Stars of Country Music, the hour-long special was broadcasted live from the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN.The interviews were broken up … [Read more...]

Tracy Lawrence – The Rock

Tracy Lawrence's smooth and easy voice has graced the country music charts over the years with hits like "Paint me a Birmingham" and "Find out who Your Friends are" but in his latest album, Lawrence looks towards a higher power for inspiration. "The Rock", released today, features a 10-track, passionate … [Read more...]

June 2009 Concerts

Chicagoland Country Music Concerts for June 2009.Reckless Kelly with Sarah Pierce Friday, June 5 | 9PM Joe's Bar* - 940 W. Weed St, Chicago $10 - TicketmasterHeidi Newfield with John Eddie Friday, June 12 | 9PM Joe's Bar* - 940 W. Weed St, Chicago $10 - TicketmasterKenny Chesney "Sun … [Read more...]