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Wait for it…Wait for it…The official Chicago Country Music Festival headliner announcement is expected very soon. How soon is “very soon” is the question. Taunting fans, yet again, festival organizers posted on the event's official Facebook fan page wall, “Headliners will be announced very … [Read more...]
The Zac Brown Band performed at the Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island. Country Music Chicago was in the crowd, live blogging, as Zac and his friends jammed along Chicago's lakefront.7:05:50 PM: Fans crowd the Charter One Pavilion and Zac Brown makes early appearance to introduce opening … [Read more...]
When Scott DuBose takes the stage at the first annual Rockin’ on the River Ribfest, concert-goers will be treated to what this local artist calls, “Ranch Rock.”On Saturday, opening for country music star Chris Cagle, DuBose will open the Miller Lite Main Stage starting at 7 p.m. While DuBose … [Read more...]
7:30:30 PM: Sixteen-year-old Tyler Dickerson opens the show.7:34:39 PM: http://twitpic.com/2cypu4 - From the front row to the lawn, country fans fill the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.7:48:34 PM: Gary Allan opens with his most recent radio release, "Get Off On The Pain".8:03:20 PM: Fun … [Read more...]
Reminisce from Country Thunder, All the dirt on the Red Dirt Fest, a concert for the trees, watch Dierks in the Den and get unwrapped with Trailer Choir, Sugarland and Trace Adkins.The calm after the stormWith a lineup featuring major touring acts like Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Sugarland, … [Read more...]
LIVE BLOG:2:12:41 PM: Traffic backed up on Richmond Rd from Country Thunder to US12/IL31 intersection.2:47:08 PM: David Nail performs at Country Thunder. - http://twitpic.com/28nal93:27:33 PM: David Nail hammers out his two most popular songs last, "Red Light" and "Turning Home".4:22:07 … [Read more...]
LIVE BLOG:12:21:52 PM: Day 3: prepping underway as Gloriana, Collin Raye, Craig Morgan, Kevin Costner and Miranda Lambert will take the main stage today at Country Thunder2:50:32 PM: For their 2010 return, Gloriana takes the main stage at Country Thunder. - http://twitpic.com/28axr33:28:16 … [Read more...]
Live Blog:Country Thunder kicks off with a scorcher! After torrential storms the following night and the temperature near 100 degrees, fans and campers stick it out and the Stateline music festival. Shade spots are at a premium but some lucky fans manage to claim the little few left.Country … [Read more...]
From opening gates to the closing bell, Country Music Chicago is live at Country Thunder USA!4:52:11 PM: Gates are open and fans/campers begin to arrive, and we're live blogging on day 1.5:10:30 PM: Williams & Ree emcee the opening ceremonies. Something with a cannon!5:14:29 PM: Wow! … [Read more...]
Downtown country music festival announces first round of performers; festival changesCHICAGO – The Mayor’s Office of Special Events released the first round of entertainment for the 2010 Chicago Country Music Festival. Country music star Jake Owen, Love and Theft are among the first entertainers … [Read more...]
