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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

Underwood, Lambert take top ACM Honors

April 18, 2010 By CountryMusicChicago.com Staff Leave a Comment

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 the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Country Music, News Tagged With: Academy of Country Music, ACM Awards, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire

Lady Antebellum leads ACM Nominations

March 3, 2010 By Scott Winterroth, Editor 2 Comments

Chicago’s country music station receives nomination; local country music hotspot slighted.The Academy of Country Music released, on Tuesday, the slate of nominations for the 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Country music stars Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton announced nominations during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Country Music, FEATURED Tagged With: ACM Awards, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Joe's Bar, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambrt, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, US99, Zac Brown Band

Nashville shines at GRAMMY Awards

February 7, 2010 By Scott Winterroth, Editor 5 Comments

This article was originally featured on Grammy.com/blogs.When country music meets the Grammy Awards, it’s always interesting to see the “family” commingled with artists of other popular genres. Even when you drop Taylor Swift into the mix, it seems to bring the best “country girl” out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Country Music Tagged With: Carrie Underwood, Grammys, Jennifer Nettles, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Zac Brown Band

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

August 2009 Concerts

July 29, 2009 By CountryMusicChicago.com Staff Leave a Comment

Blake Shelton and Jamey Johnson Saturday, August 1 – 8PM Lake County Fair - 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake $10 - lakecountyfairassoc.comJimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band Saturday, August 8 - 8PM & Sat, Aug 15 - 8PM Toyota Park - 7000 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview $29 - $129 - TicketmasterBucky … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, FEATURED Tagged With: Alpine Valley, Billy Currington, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Heidi Newfield, Illinois State Fair, Jamey Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, Joe's Bar, Josh Gracin, Lady Antebellum, Montgomery Gentry, Pat Green, Ravinia, Toyota Park

Word on the Street – April 16

April 16, 2009 By Scott Winterroth, Editor Leave a Comment

Oprah Roundup!The much anticipated "Stars of Country Music" Oprah Show aired Tuesday. Mega stars, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker and Sugarland all took the couch along side the queen of daytime TV Oprah Winfrey during the pre-recorded show from her Chicago studio. After performing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CMC News, Chicago Country, FEATURED, News Tagged With: Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Joe's Bar, Josh Gracin, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Ravinia, Sugarland, US99

Word on the Street – April 10

April 10, 2009 By Scott Winterroth, Editor 6 Comments

ACM Awards, Rascal Flatts goes Unstoppable, Dierks Bentley in the den, Oprah Show update and new Jeffrey Steele/Jamey Johnson Chicago concert dates are this week's word on the street.ACM AwardsCountry music descended on Las Vegas Sunday for the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CMC News, Chicago Country, FEATURED, News Tagged With: ACM Awards, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson, Jeffrey Steele, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland

Academy of Country Music Awards Post Show Recap

April 5, 2009 By CountryMusicChicago.com Staff 4 Comments

Sunday, April 5 - Televised awards shows are always filled with glitz and glam and the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, broadcasted live from the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, was of course, no exception. The evening affair, hosted by the Queen of Country Music Reba McEntire, was filled with Las … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Country Music, FEATURED Tagged With: Academy of Country Music, ACM Awards, Carrie Underwood, Jamey Johnson, Joe's Bar, John Rich, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift

Word on the Street – March 27

March 27, 2009 By CountryMusicChicago.com Staff Leave a Comment

Country music comes to Chicago for television performances, Rascal Flatts new album bears local connection and Pheasant Run's WinterFest made a lasting impression all on CountryMusicChicago.comSugarland in ChicagolandThe country music power duo comprised of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian … [Read more...]