Throwdown Rundown

Country Throwdown Tour

[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...]

Word on the Street – April 10

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The race is on! With the Academy of Country Music Awards rapidly approaching, fans can expect to find some of country music biggest stars asking for a little favor. Nominees for the ACM Entertainer of the Year and Top New Artist awards are fan voted categories and recipients have till the night … [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...]

Brad Paisley to return

Country Music Chicago’s Word on the Street for August 8: [singlepic id=61 w=320 h=240 float=left]Brad Paisley heading back Just announced.  Brad Paisley will return to Chicago on Tuesday, August 18, for a very special acoustic performance at Joe’s Bar. The reigning Academy of Country … [Read more...]

Three “T” Ticket Update

Toby, Trace and Taylor ticket informaiton.  Toby Keith and Trace Atkins will bring their "America's Toughest Tour" series to town on Saturday, September 19 for the final country concert of the season at the Southwest suburban First Midwest Bank Amphitheater located in Tinley Park, … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – May 21

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Jason Michael Carroll - Play Ball! Although Jason Michael Carroll sings about going without sleep, Chicago Cubs fans will need the country music singer to be well-rested and focused for his debut at Wrigley Field. Carroll has been asked to perform the National Anthem and throw out the first pitch … [Read more...]

Everyone loves George Strait

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Concert Alert Commonly known as the King of Country Music and a modern-day traditionalist, country music mega star George Strait will roll into town this weekend bearing his multi-generational charm and countless #1 hits. Maybe Strait knows a secret or has a magic potion or spell but everyone, … [Read more...]

Concert, Fair & Festival Guide

Summer Concert Preview CHICAGO - Get ready, get set...go! Just a few days from now, Keith Urban will ring-in Chicago's summer mega country music concert season when he takes the stage with the Zac Brown Band at the Northwest Suburban Allstate Arena, Friday. Shortly after Urban kicks it off, mega … [Read more...]

May Country Concerts

Chicago country music fans get ready. May is blooming with mega country music concerts like Keith Urban and George Strait as they plant their national tours in Chicago's suburban soil. Joe's Bar yet again remains busy with budding artists. Here's a listing of Chicago country music concerts for … [Read more...]

April | May Concerts

Even with mega concerts and summer festivals right around the corner, April in Chicago will keep country music fans satisfied with an awesome lineup of live country music concert ranging from local acts like Lucky Town and Julie Kaylin to country music legend Loretta Lynn. Looking to meet-up with … [Read more...]