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Soundboard: Chicago country fans sound off on country music and share their opinions about who's hot and what's not. Jake Owen: "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" Jake Owen's "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" has a catchy little chorus and can makes anyone smile. Someone commented that it's "good … [Read more...]
Out of all of the area country shows, this summer concert is by far one of my favorites. Since its inception back in 2005, with the exception of a few, I’ve attended the majority of the downstate “Concerts for a Cause” and since the crowd seems to get bigger-and-bigger each year, obviously, … [Read more...]
The 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, at 7 p.m. central time on the CBS Network. Compared to other televised music industry awards show, the country-only shows provide fans with the ultimate viewing … [Read more...]
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...]
From opening gates to the closing bell, Country Music Chicago is live at Country Thunder USA! 4:52:11 PM: Gates are open and fans/campers begin to arrive, and we're live blogging on day 1. 5:10:30 PM: Williams & Ree emcee the opening ceremonies. Something with a cannon! 5:14:29 PM: … [Read more...]
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...]
With a combined total of nearly 10 straight hours of music, country stars packed the Southwest suburban First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Saturday. The term packed, shouldn’t be taken lightly. With over 20 acts converging on the Country Throwdown Tour, two support stages were brought in to … [Read more...]
[singlepic id=241 w=320 h=240 float=left]The Country Throwdown Tour will roll into the Tinley Park this Saturday to kick-off the summertime mega-concert series at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. Featuring major touring acts like Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, Little Big Town … [Read more...]
