The Scene

From world-class performance venues that attract some of the biggest names in country music to top-notch country music radio stations and nationally acclaimed bars and festivals, Chicago has it all. Whether you’re looking for country music concert tickets or just want to find a place to hang out with your friends “The Scene” provides a comprehensive list of country music venues, bars and clubs in Chicago. Please note, this list is always growing so check back frequently for updates.

• Chicago Country Music Concert Venues, Country Music Bars and Annual Festivals:
• Click here for country music venues, bars and festival page.
• View photos from The Scene in our Word on the Street Gallery.

Chicago Country Music Fan Guide:

Radio Stations – Chicago Metro

Country Music Chicago Radio
cmcradio.com | Powered by CountryMusicChicago.com

Terrestrial:

US99.5 FM – America’s Country Station
US99.com

Q98.5 FM – Rockford’s Country
Q985online.com | If you’re in the far Northwest & West Suburbs you can pick this station up!

WCCQ 98.3 FM – Your Home Town Country Station (Crest Hill)
wccq.com | Chicago’s Southland Country Station

Cable Television

CMT – Country Music Television
CMT.com

GAC – Great American Country
GACTV.com

Country Music Radio Programs

CMT Country Countdown USA with Chicago’s own Lon Helton
countrycountdownusa.com

Bob Kingsley’s Country Music Top 40 (CT40)
CT40.com

American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks (ACC40)
ACCtop40.com