Country Music strikes a home run in 2012

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Ticket Alert:  After dodging a bunch scrutiny by the surrounding neighborhood and special approval from Chicago’s City Hall, country music power trio Rascal Flatts made history as the first country artists to play Chicago’s very own Wrigley Field. A concert that went on to sell-out with a … [Read more...]

Look who’s two timin’ now!

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The 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards was a big night for some of country's hottest stars. Taylor Swift was named Entertainer of the Year joining Barbara Mandrell as only the second female in CMA history to be named Entertainer of the Year twice. Taylor may have received the night's … [Read more...]

Blake Shelton: “Red River Blue”

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New Music Review: When it comes to Blake Shelton, he is not just a wonderful singer with a melodious voice that contains an extremely pleasing drawl (ladies really do love country boys), he provides personality, charm and charisma that reaches far beyond the song. While listening to his … [Read more...]

CMA Fest: Country-wide Country

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CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK TO AIR AUGUST 14 ON THE ABC NETWORK! Get ready to experience Nashville's hottest music event of the year! The 2011 “CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock” will air on Sunday, August 14 at 7:00PM CST on ABC Television Network. The three hour … [Read more...]

No rest at Country Fest!

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Country Fest might have what one would consider a generic name for a country music festival but its lineup leaves no shame. With headliners like Trace Adkins, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum, this four-day festival pars-up with the best of the Wisconsin-based fests. Now in … [Read more...]

Top 11 Summer Concerts

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For the months of June, July, August and September of 2011. With a little help from the mainstay country music touring acts, the summer 2011 country music concert season in Chicago is really starting to take shape.  As in years past, major acts such as Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum … [Read more...]

And the winner is… COUNTRY

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Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert big winners at annual country music awards show in Las Vegas. Aside from all of the guest performances, celebrity presenters and, of course, key sponsors, country music shined at the annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Although, it’s getting harder and … [Read more...]

ACM Preshow Rundown

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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...]

2011 Wisconsin Country Fests

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Mark your calendars! The summer Wisconsin country music festival season is quickly encroaching upon us. To ensure the most bang-for-your-buck, purchase your tickets and camping packages soon to take advantage of the early-bird discounts. Here's a summery of what's headed to our favorite backyard … [Read more...]

Near Sweep for Lady A

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Grammy Awards Recap: Taking home five wins out of six nominations; country music’s Lady Antebellum nearly swept the annual awards program. Up against some of the biggest names in the music business, country music’s Lady Antebellum will bring home two of the most prestigious Grammy awards. … [Read more...]