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...]
Word on the Street – Sept. 23
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...]
Last Rodeo Live Blog
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...]
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...]
Underwood, Lambert take top ACM Honors
Las Vegas – Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert took top honors at the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Underwood, the reigning Entertainer of the Year, is the only female to win the category twice the award’s 40 year history. In addition to her fan voted win for Entertainer of … [Read more...]
Mega Ticket Mania
TICKET ALERT: While Rascal Flatts might not be bringing their 2010 tour on Wrigley Field - as they did in 2009 - the Flatts Boys along with headliners Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith and Montgomery Gentry are all, at some point, “swinging by” one of Chicagoland’s … [Read more...]
New Single Releases for August 09
Here’s a list of must have new single releases: Brooks & Dunn – Indian Summer By now you’ve probably heard the news that Brooks & Dunn will be wrapping up their 20 plus year music career as a duo in 2010. So while you still can, check out their new release “Indian Summer”. … [Read more...]
4th of July Mix
Get ready for Fourth of July festivities with our salute to Independence Day themed country music songs. Load up your iPod and listen to some of country music's most patriotic songs as you head out to your barbeques or when you head down to Navy Pier for the Fireworks! Rodney Atkins - It's … [Read more...]
Country Music Stars Represent at 51st GRAMMY Awards
Bring on the red carpet; the annual GRAMMY Awards will take place this Sunday, February 8, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. If you are not lucky enough to make to the event, like us, you can catch the event on CBS Television (WBBM local) at 7 p.m. CST. The star-studded evening includes a … [Read more...]
Brooks & Dunn with ZZ Top and Rodney Atkins
The Kings of Country music will perform at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre on Thursday, October 16, 2008. ZZ Top and Rodney Atkins will accompany them for an all-star line-up. Info/Purchase Tickets Here: LiveNation … [Read more...]
