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From her name to the stage, Katie Quick is one of a kind. With her Chicago twang, powerhouse vocals, and “infectiously good” original songs, she uniquely blends country music with her strong urban roots creating a genre of her own. The former Chicago Public School teacher turned singer/songwriter consistently delivers awe-inspiring performances time after time that will leave you wanting more. Find out for yourself why Katie Quick is destined to become a household name. Based out of Chicago and Nashville, Tennessee
Katie Quick to debut new album May 10; celebrate its release at Joe’s Bar on May 14. This former Chicago Public Schools teacher turned Nashville recording artist, Katie Quick, is no stranger to Country Music Chicago. From her early days playing for Yard Fulla Cars here in Chicagoland, to her … [Read more...]
Katie Quick is Chicago’s one that’s Country Strong If you keep an eye on the Chicago country music scene, the name Katie Quick is probably no stranger to you. From her co-leading days with local band Yard Fulla Cars to her highly publicized departure to the music city almost a year ago, this … [Read more...]
Country Concert Alert: Country music returns to Taste of Chicago in honor of “National Country Music Day”. It wasn’t so long ago, the Chicago Country Music Festival called the Taste of Chicago its home. In 2008, the annual country festival, produced by the City of Chicago Mayor’s … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Ragtop Rodeo retains the number one spot while the Zac Brown Band's "Highway 20 Ride" climbs up two spots to number three. Windy 15: Ragtop Rodeo - Trouble Rides With Me (Stream Power debut) | Welcome To The Future - Brad Paisley - American Saturday Night | Highway 20 Ride^ - Zac Brown … [Read more...]
Local group Ragtop Rodeo takes the #1 spot with "Trouble Rides With Me" from their album, "Gone Cross Country". Country's new dance sensation, Laura Bell Bundy enters the chart at number 10 with her debut single "Giddy On Up". Windy 15: Ragtop Rodeo - Trouble Rides With Me (Stream Power debut) | … [Read more...]
Katie Quick returns to the number one spot while Carrie Underwood finds a new "temporary" home at number two on this week's Windy 15. Windy 15: It's Too Late - Katie Quick - Be the Change | Temporary Home - Carrie Underwood - Play On | Come On Rain - Steve Holy - Brand New Girlfriend | … [Read more...]
This week's greatest gainers include Taylor Swift for her Valentines Day hit "Today Was A Fairytale" at number one and the girl-power duo, Bomshel, with their radio debut "19 and Crazy" at number three. Steve Holy's 2006 release, "Come on Rain", is up eight spots to number six. Bunch of new … [Read more...]
Katie Quick continues her reign in the number one spot for a second week while Alan Jackson's 1994 hit, "Gone Country" picked up some major stream power. Looks like Chicago has Gone Country! As expected, Lady Antebellum “American Honey”, from the album “Need You Know,” is quickly working … [Read more...]
Debuting at number 1 on the Country Music Chicago Radio Windy 15 chart is Katie Quick with her release "It's Too Late". Quick, a local artist turned Nashville resident, released her "Be The Change" album in the fall of 2009. Windy 15: It's Too Late - Katie Quick - Be the Change - New Add (Stream … [Read more...]
