Country Music strikes a home run in 2012

Brad Paisley

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...]

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...]

July 09 Concerts

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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...]

Word on the Street – June 11

Hut....hut....Kenny! This is it! Saturday marks one of the biggest nights in Chicago's country music scene as Kenny Chesney, Sugarland, Montgomery Gentry, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum transform the 61,500 seat, lakefront football stadium into the Super Bowl of country music … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – May 21

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...]

Top 10 Summer Concerts

Every artist, band and venue listed in this article - in my eyes - deserves an award for their hard work and commitment for keeping Chicagoland country music fans entertained. Although selecting the following concerts was a challenge because of the amazing competition, I've decided to share what I … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – March 12

Carrie Underwood & Keith Urban announcements, Rascal Flatts safe at historic ballpark, Kenny Chesney news and Dierks Bentley goes Sideways on CountryMusicChicago.com Carrie Underwood Announcement Carrie Underwood celebrated her birthday on Tuesday but it seems Chicago fans are getting … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – March 5

Governor Quinn's Strait talk, Jason Michael Carroll the crowd pleaser, Little Big Town in the Big City, Rascal Flatts Update, Country Thunder GAC and the new BS.com on CountryMusicChicago.com The Honorable Governor Quinn Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed reports that Illinois Governor … [Read more...]

Country Concert Tickets – 2/28

Country music concert tickets for Chicago venues that have recently gone on sale or will soon. Sale Date: Friday, February 27, 2009 Hank Williams Jr. - April 18, 2009 | 7:30PM The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN $43 - $73 | Ticketmaster.com Josh Turner - April 22, 2009 | … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – Feb 26

Lon Helton wins, Rascal Flatts Chicago controversy, Reba is coming to town, Keith Urban acoustic, Country's Hottest Party, more ACM nominees and America's Got Talent on CountryMusicChicago.com Lon Helton Wins ACM Award Congrats to CMT Country Countdown USA host, Lon Helton, who has picked up … [Read more...]