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Dierks Bentley will be riding into town Sunday, October 9 for the “Miles and Music for Kids” Celebrity Motorcycle Ride and Concert. Since its start six years ago, the “Miles and Music for Kids” events have raised over $1.6 million for Children's Miracle Network hospitals. This is the … [Read more...]
Rambin' Ray Stevens to stay with WUSN for 3-more years. Breaking News: CHICAGO - US99.5 Chicago's morning co-host Ramblin' Ray Stevens has just inked a continuing three-year contract extension deal with CBS Radio. Stevens, along with co-host Lisa Dent, garnered the show a Country Music … [Read more...]
For the months of June, July, August and September of 2011. With a little help from the mainstay country music touring acts, the summer 2011 country music concert season in Chicago is really starting to take shape. As in years past, major acts such as Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum … [Read more...]
Katie Quick is Chicago’s one that’s Country Strong If you keep an eye on the Chicago country music scene, the name Katie Quick is probably no stranger to you. From her co-leading days with local band Yard Fulla Cars to her highly publicized departure to the music city almost a year ago, this … [Read more...]
Lisa Dent & Ramblin’ Ray bring home the CMA A belated congratulations to US99.5’s very own Lisa Dent and Ramblin’ Ray [Stevens] and the rest of the WUSN morning crew for their 44th Annual Country Music Association win for Broadcast Personalities of the Year in a Major Market. The duo … [Read more...]
Beautiful weather was key for the 20th annual Chicago Country Music Festival. In addition to the unseasonably warm streak, a new Millennium Park location, retooled layout and “perfect price” proved pivotal for the success of this year’s fest. Although the ever-changing character of country … [Read more...]
Traffic Jam… The afternoon commute in Chicago just got a little worse. Metro’s PM traffic reporter, Marti Jones, has signed off at WUSN, US99 radio. The intent of her abrupt departure from the Drew Walker show is unclear but her afternoon presence on the Chicago country radio station will be … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Looking at this summer’s country music concert lineup, the success will continue in 2010 for both the artists and the fans. From the lakefront concerts to suburban county fairs, newcomers and diehards fans alike will converge on some of the hottest ticket shows in town. While it’s extremely … [Read more...]
[singlepic id=238 w=320 h=240 float=left]With more than 20 years in the music business behind her, Suzy Bogguss is looking forward to performing songs both new and old in Evanston. Growing up in Aledo, Ill., approximately 40 miles south of the Quad Cities, her performance in Evanston will allow … [Read more...]
