Festival Alert: Country Thunder rumbles in the near future with a mega lineup and major fun. When it comes to summer country music festivals, there’s no competition for Country Thunder. A stellar four-day lineup of some of the biggest names in modern country music combined with all of the … [Read more...]
Blood Tickets

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE FOR THE CHANCE TO SEE BRAD & BLAKE IN CONCERT! Do you have a little country in your blood? Join LifeSource and US99.5 for their Country Music Blood Drives on Saturday, July 23, at four suburban Chicago locations. Donate blood for the chance to win lawn tickets to see … [Read more...]
Strait up Country
When it comes to country music, the names George Strait and Reba McEntire are nearly synonymous with the “modernist” movement within the music genre. Combined, the two have consistently carried traditional, modern country for over the last several decades. While today’s country music is yet … [Read more...]
Live Nation launches 2011 Mega Ticket
Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts will return to the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in 2011. As in years past, the behemoth concert promoter, Live Nation, has partnered with US99 to bundle five of Chicago’s biggest summer country concerts for their annual … [Read more...]
Bluegrass to blast in Schaumburg
The 17th Annual Great Northern Bluegrass Festival set for March 18 – 20, 2011. The Great Northern Bluegrass Festival will return to the Chicago area the weekend of March 18 – 20. Citing new digs for 2011, organizers of the suburban bluegrass festival announced the festival is set for an … [Read more...]
Sara with an H
[singlepic id=399 w=320 h=240 float=left]Two Sara(h)s will come together for an evening of music and community this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 9, Sara Evans will take the stage at Dominican University Performing Arts Center in River Forest, for the President’s Signature Concert in the Lund … [Read more...]
Sweet Home Chicago Bluegrass

While Chicago might be better known for its blues music rather than banjo pickin' harmonies, the Bluegrass scene is alive and well thanks to one north suburban Evanston man. Now in its 12th year, the Bluegrass Legends Concert Series once again returns to Evanston with a full season line … [Read more...]
Last run for Brooks & Dunn
CONCERT ALERT: [singlepic id=372 w=320 h=240 float=left]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 … [Read more...]
Country Thunder strikes again
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 … [Read more...]




