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Word on the Street – Aug. 23

August 23, 2010 By Scott Winterroth, Editor 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: CMC News, Chicago Country, News, Word on the Street Tagged With: Bob DiPiero, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Country Music Festival, Chris Young, Cowboy Troy, Easton Corbin, Jake Owen, James Otto, Jimmy Wayne, Joe's Bar, Josh Thompson, Justin Moore, Kix Brooks, Laura Bell Bundy, Lee Ann Womack, Lisa Dent, Mark Chesnutt, Old Town School of Folk, Ramblin' Ray, Steel Magnolia, The Band Perry, The Lost Trailers, Troy Olsen, US99, Zoo Tunes

Hot 15 Summer Concerts

May 21, 2010 By Scott Winterroth, Editor Leave a Comment

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 impossible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicago Country, FEATURED, Local Artists, News Tagged With: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Chicago Country Music Festival, Concerts for a Cause, Country Throwdown, Country Thunder, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Joe's Bar, Katie Quick, Ragtop Rodeo, Ravinia, Ribfest, Sandwich Fair

Word on the Street – April 10

April 11, 2010 By Scott Winterroth, Editor Leave a Comment

The race is on!With the Academy of Country Music Awards rapidly approaching, fans can expect to find some of country music biggest stars asking for a little favor. Nominees for the ACM Entertainer of the Year and Top New Artist awards are fan voted categories and recipients have till the night of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicago Country, FEATURED, News, Word on the Street Tagged With: ACM Awards, CMT Awards, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Garth Brooks, Grammys, Illinois State Fair, Jason Aldean, Joe's Bar, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Laura Bell Bundy, Luke Bryan, Sugarland, Tim McGraw

Word on the Street – Feb 21

February 21, 2010 By Scott Winterroth, Editor Leave a Comment

With a chart topping album release, an Oprah Show exclusive and a couple of GRAMMY “wins”, Lady Antebellum’s country music career continues to soar in 2010.Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott had a remarkable 2009 but for the trio best known as Lady Antebellum, 2010 is rolling out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CMC News, Chicago Country, News, Word on the Street Tagged With: Brookfield Zoo, Cowboy Troy, Cross County Junction, House of Blues, Josh Turner, Kix Brooks, Lady Antebellum, Laura Bell Bundy, Mega Ticket, Sarah Buxton, US99, Zoo Tunes

Word on the Street – Jan. 19

January 19, 2010 By Scott Winterroth, Editor 2 Comments

Phil Vassar helped Chicago kick the year off right.Even without a full band, Phil Vassar made the first “live country” concert of the year a hit. Accompanied by a zebra striped piano and two members of his band, Vassar pleased the ecstatic crowed with a semi-acoustic mix of his countless hits.Vassar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CMC News, Chicago Country, FEATURED, Local Artists, News, Word on the Street Tagged With: Alan Jackson, Clay Walker, Eric Church, Jack Ingram, Joe's Bar, Katie Quick, Kris Kristofferson, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Merle Haggard, Phil Vassar, Trace Adkins, Trent Tomlinson, Willie Nelson

Word on the Street – Nov. 4

November 4, 2009 By Scott Winterroth, Editor 1 Comment

Say it ain't so!Once again, Joe’s Bar is raking in the heavy hitters with a little help from their friends.Just announced on the venue’s blog, country music super-star Keith Urban will return to the north side venue for a special acoustic performance on Sat., Nov. 14. Unfortunately, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicago Country, FEATURED, News, Word on the Street Tagged With: Carrie Underwood, Carter Twins, David Nail, Dierks Bentley, Joe's Bar, Julie Kaylin, Keith Anderson, Keith Urban, Log Jam Fest, Michelle Branch

Stars Still Shined at Country Music Fest

October 5, 2009 By Scott Winterroth, Editor Leave a Comment

CONCERT REVIEWCHICAGO - The rain may have down-poured but the stars still shined at the 2009 Chicago Country Music Festival. Country stars that is.Chicago’s free, two-day country music festival featured a star-studded country music lineup including Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, John Rich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicago Country, FEATURED, Live Reviews, News Tagged With: Chicago Country Music Festival, Coy Taylor Band, Jamey Johnson, John Rich, Lee Ann Womack, Lucky Town, Miranda Lambert, The August

Word on the Street – September 28

September 28, 2009 By Scott Winterroth, Editor Leave a Comment

Chicago Country Music FestivalCountry music stars Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson and John Rich along with a boat load of great, local artists are scheduled for the 16th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival. Returning to Grant Park this weekend, the FREE festival, organized by the City of Chicago, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CMC News, Chicago Country, FEATURED, News Tagged With: Chicago Country Music Festival, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Jamey Johnson, John Rich, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, Nashville, Ryman Auditorium, Willie Nelson

Country Music’s Biggest Night – The CMA Nominees

September 10, 2009 By Scott Winterroth, Editor Leave a Comment

On Tuesday, the Country Music Association announced the nominees for the 43rd Annual CMA Awards. Country music star Brad Paisley leads this year’s nominations with seven nominations followed by Keith Urban with five. The Zac Brown Band, Jamey Johnson, George Strait, and Taylor Swift Receive four nominations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicago Country, Country Music, FEATURED, News Tagged With: AStar, Brad Paisley, CMA Awards, Cowboy Troy, Darius Rucker, Gretchen Wilson, Phil Vassar, Rosemont Theatre, Star Plaza, Taylor Swift, US99, Zac Brown Band

September Concerts

August 30, 2009 By CountryMusicChicago.com Staff Leave a Comment

As summer wraps up, September continues to add Chicago’s summer country music concert season.David Nail with the Carter Twins Friday, September 4, 2009 – 8:30PM Joe’s Bar*, 940 W. Weed St, Chicago $8 – ticketmaster.comRandy Travis Friday, September 4, 2009 – 8PM Paramount Theatre … [Read more...]