Free reigns for Zac Brown

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CONCERT ALERT:With a Grammy Award win, several number one hits and the recent announcement of a second album, for the Zac Brown Band, 2010 is shaping up as quite nicely. But it’s not their upcoming album causing the buzz this week. Their debut studio album, “The Foundation” just reeled in … [Read more...]

Gettin’ back to Joe’s

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CONCERT ALERT:While Jamey Johnson might sing about getting back to Macon, Georgia, in latest single,  it seems like it’s really about getting back to Chicago for this country singer. At least it's looking to appear that way as over the last 12  months, Johnson notched nearly five stops in Chicagoland.  … [Read more...]

Last run for Brooks & Dunn

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CONCERT ALERT:For country music fans, this is one duo that doesn’t need an introduction. With millions of touring miles under their belt, over 20 number-one hits, countless awards and numerous accolades the duo known as Brooks & Dunn have carved a whole new style of country music while still … [Read more...]

Country fest lineup peek

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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...]

Country Thunder strikes again

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COUNTRY FESTIVAL ALERT:One of summer’s hottest country festivals will roll into South Central Wisconsin starting Thursday, July 22. Country Thunder USA, a Stateline favorite for 17 years, strikes again with improved festival design, extended music format and a stellar music lineup.In 2009, … [Read more...]

Paisley’s big splash

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Country Concert Alert:Typically, when concert goers set out for a country concert, getting soaked is something to avoid but when country music star Brad Paisley returns to the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre on Friday, he’s hoping to make a big splash. With the help of Darius Rucker, Justin Moore … [Read more...]

Taste of Chicago’s Country

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Country Concert Alert:Country music returns to Taste of Chicago in honor of “National Country Music Day”.It wasn’t so long ago, the Chicago Country Music Festival called the Taste of Chicago its home. In 2008, the annual country festival, produced by the City of Chicago Mayor’s Office … [Read more...]

Ribfest counts on Country

LeAnn Rimes, Charlie Daniels Band, Jason Michael Carroll, Julianne Hough are set for the annual West Suburban Fourth of July fest.While country music isn’t the only genre of music set for this year’s Ribfest, it appears that festival organizers are counting on country fans to parlay this year’s … [Read more...]

Tim to take on Tinley

Country Concert Alert:From the silver screen to the concert scene, Tim McGraw has it covered.It’s no shock that Tim McGraw seems to be taking a liking to his recent success in the Hollywood scene. With his recent acting credit in the Academy Award nominated film, “The Blind Side” and other … [Read more...]

Weekend Roundup for June 3 – 5

From a special performance by a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame to an array of great local artists, the first unofficial weekend of summer is looking rather nice for country concerts.Yard Fulla Cars Thurs, June 3 – 7:30PM Orland Days - Centennial Park, Orland Park yardfullacars.comYard … [Read more...]