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
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Chicago Country Music Fan Guide:
Radio Stations – Chicago Metro
Terrestrial:
US99.5 FM – America’s Country Station
US99.com
Q98.5 FM – Rockford’s Country
Q985online.com
WCCQ 98.3 FM – Your Home Town Country Station (Crest Hill)
wccq.com
107.7 – The Bull (Bloomington/Normal)
1077thebull.com
River Country 97.3 – Peoria
973rivercountry.com
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