Grammy Awards – Country Nomination Roundup

[singlepic id=142 w=320 h=240 float=left] This year is country music’s night to shine at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Taylor Swift leads the country genre with eight nominations, including five nods outside of the country field, and is only second overall to pop-star Beyoncé. Swift General … [Read more...]

Top 10 Music Videos of 2009

toptenthumb

To continue the Country Music Chicago Top 10 lists of the year, I wanted to share what I consider the best music videos of 2009. Best Music Videos Of the Year 1. Sugarland – “Keep You” I think it’s amazing how Jennifer can take off all her makeup and slash her hair and still look … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – Dec. 12

hoylebroscoverthumb

The Grammy nominations are in. Taylor Swift takes eight overall award nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards. Swift, second only to Beyoncé who leads this year with 10 nominations, received nods for Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year in the overall … [Read more...]

October, November 2009 Concerts

October, November 2009 Chicago area Country Music Concerts. October 2009 Charlie Daniels Band Thurs, Oct. 1, 2009 | 8PM Rialto Square Theatre - 102 N Chicago, Joliet $23 - $52 – ticketmaster.com CMA Songwriters Series Fri, Oct. 2, 2009 | 8:30PM Hosted by Bob DiPiero, featuring Lee … [Read more...]

Country Music’s Biggest Night – The CMA Nominees

On Tuesday, the Country Music Association announced the nominees for the 43rd Annual CMA Awards. Country music star Brad Paisley leads this year’s nominations with seven nominations followed by Keith Urban with five. The Zac Brown Band, Jamey Johnson, George Strait, and Taylor Swift Receive four … [Read more...]

CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock

Can’t get tickets to Carrie Underwood’s sold-out performance at Ravinia on Monday? Join the club and watch the CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock on Monday at 7 p.m. on ABC (WLS-7 local). Filmed during the Country Music Association’s annual CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tenn., … [Read more...]

Last Chance for Taylor

Breaking News…. Country Thunder USA festival organizers just announced a last minute decision to release additional general admission seating to Thursday’s concert headlined by country music teen-sensation Taylor Swift. [singlepic id=15 w=320 h=240 float=right] Swift, following … [Read more...]

Grand Slam Weekend

Concert Alert: [singlepic id=7 w=300 h=200 float=left] From the Stateline to the pitcher's line, mid-July brings Chicago area country music fans an all-star lineup of country music concerts. As the busiest week in Chicago’s country music scene, area concerts range from country music mega group, … [Read more...]

Country Thunder 2009

Country Thunder rolls into town on July 15 through July 18 with new features including redesigned camping, attractive ticket prices, updated vending, cheaper beer and of course, the hottest stars of country music. Headlining this year’s music festival include, Tracy Lawrence on Wednesday, July … [Read more...]

July 09 Concerts

rflattsthumb

Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd Summerfest 2009 is about to wrap things up but you still have a chance to catch Kenny Chesney with Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum - Friday, July 3 - 7:30PM - $25 - $70 - Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sunday, July 5 … [Read more...]