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Josh Thompson Coming to Pierz for Freedom Fest [AUDIO]

Katie Kartak — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:22:39 +0000

Josh Thompson will perform right here in our backyard for Pierz Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 6th. I had the opportunity to visit with Josh on the phone and learn what he does when he’s not touring or working on a project. He’s an avid outdoorsman and he loves playing in Minnesota, which is how [...]

Randy Travis and Joe Nichols Pay Tribute to George Jones with 'Tonight I'm Playin' Possum' [VIDEO]

Katie Kartak — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:15:32 +0000

Randy Travis has a new album coming out this fall and he just released the his new single which is a tribute to the late George Jones. Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum is a really cool tribute to George. It’s contains a lot of references to drinking and George Jones songs. The combination of Randy’s voice, [...]

Toby Keith Announces Details of Oklahoma Tornado Benefit Concert

Katie Kartak — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:35:25 +0000

Toby Keith is a native of Moore, Oklahoma so when the devastating tornado hit, it was extremely personal for him. He has enlisted some of his good buddies to help raise money for the community. The concert will take place on July 6th at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Toby has enlisted the help [...]

Kenny Chesney Gives Fans Inside Look at His 'No Shoes Nation' Tour [VIDEO]

Katie Kartak — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:15:48 +0000

Kenny Chesney is in the midst of his No Shoes Nation tour with Eric Church and Zac Brown Band. That tour will be the focus of a documentary that will air on GAC on June 19th.

Kenny Chesney Presents: No Shoes Nation, is a 60-minute show that will give viewers an inside look his life on the road. Kenny said,
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Winstock Concert Review: Luke Bryan

Katie Kartak — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:31:20 +0000

Luke Bryan closed out Winstock on Saturday evening and the show was everything I anticipated and more!! He played all of his hits including I Don't Want This Night to End, Drunk On You and Country Girl, Shake it For Me.

When he came on stage the crowd went insane, mysel

Winstock Concert Review: Kip Moore

Katie Kartak — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:30:58 +0000

Kip Moore played Friday evening right before Luke Bryan. He is still relatively new to country music but he put on an awesome live show. Beer Money and Hey Pretty Girl had the crowd going wild! I got the opportunity to hang out with Kip prior to his show. Yes ladies, he is an incredibly good looking guy!! [...]

Winstock Concert Review: Dierks Bentley

Katie Kartak — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:30:37 +0000

When I first found out I was going to Winstock, I was excited to see Dierks Bentley but I was more excited for some of the other acts. I learned a very valuable lesson: Dierks puts on an incredible show!

Winstock Concert Review: Miranda Lambert

Katie Kartak — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:29:37 +0000

Miranda Lambert played Winstock on Friday evening. I am a huge Miranda fan and this was my first time out at Winstock. While she played many of my favorites by her, including Gunpowder and Lead, Over You and Mama’s Broken Heart, I was a little disappointed in her lack of an actual show. I like hearing stories [...]

The Farm to Play Winstock This Weekend [AUDIO]

Katie Kartak — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:04:05 +0000

For Nick Hoffman, vocalist and fiddle player for The Farm, playing Winstock this weekend is pretty exciting. Nick is from a small town just down the road called Nowthen. For many years he’s been pursuing his dream of becoming a musician. He started out playing with the band High Noon, he plays fiddle in Kenny Chesney’s [...]

Jason Aldean Performs at 'Boston Strong' Benefit Concert [VIDEO]

Katie Kartak — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:48:50 +0000

Jason Aldean joined the likes of James Taylor, Carole King and Jimmy Buffett for a benefit concert to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The show took place at Boston’s TD Garden and it comes as no surprise that the star studded event sold out. All proceeds went to the One Fund, which [...]

Blake Shelton Invites Luke Bryan to 'Crash' Oklahoma Benefit Concert [VIDEO]

Katie Kartak — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:36:48 +0000

Luke Bryan was among the artists to make an appearance at the benefit concert for victims of the Oklahoma tornado. He gave an energetic performance of his latest song, Crash My Party, that included lots of audience interaction. Luke took a moment at the end of his performance to thank everyone for having him and he reminded everyone [...]

Miranda Lambert Tears Up at Oklahoma Benefit Concert [VIDEO]

Katie Kartak — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:10:32 +0000

Miranda Lambert has been vocal about her support for Oklahoma since a tornado ripped through Moore last week. The girls who work in her store took their tip money and donated it to help those in need and she performed her hit Over You with Blake Shelton just before an episode of The Voice. Miranda has [...]

Blake Shelton Hosts and Performs for 'Healing in the Heartland' [VIDEO]

Katie Kartak — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:08:41 +0000

Last night’s benefit concert for the Oklahoma tornado victims was extremely emotional. Blake Shelton teamed up with NBC to bring together some of the music world’s biggest stars to help those who need it most. It was easy to see how much this meant to him and all of his friends. Blake served as a [...]

More Performers Announced For The 2013 CMT Awards

Matt Fallon — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:47 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards have announced the next batch of country stars who will be performing at the awards show on June 5th.

Kenny Chesney to Repeat Target Field Concert in 2013

Dave McCord — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:05:59 +0000

In 2012, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Jake Owen and Grace Potter made history when they sold out stadiums all over the country. They were also the first concert to ever play at Target Field. It went over so well, Kenny is bringing the tour back to Target Field in 2013 with a whole new supporting cast!

Country Music Hall Of Famer Ray Price Announces He Has Cancer, Concert Dates Cancelled

Mark Anthony — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:03:35 +0000

86-year old Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Price confirms that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He has undergone six months of chemotherapy after the cancer was discovered while his gallbladder was being removed after a gall stone attack. Price has put any tour plans on hold as a result of his [...]

Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Eden's Edge Play the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand [PHOTOS]

98 Country — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:28:03 +0000

Check out some great photography from last night's country show at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand!

Alan Jackson and Jamey Johnson Storm the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand [PHOTOS]

98 Country — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:26:33 +0000

Alan Jackson and Jamey Johnson wowed crowds at the Minnesota State Fair last weekend. See some great photos!

Blake Shelton Rocks Minnesota State Fair 2012 [PHOTOS]

98 Country — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:09:14 +0000

Blake Shelton rocked-out the Grandstand Stage at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night. The headliner appeared with special guest Sunny Sweeney.

Sunny Sweeney Plays at the Minnesota State Fair 2012 [PHOTOS]

98 Country — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:32:20 +0000

Sunny Sweeney and her band took the Grandstand Stage at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night. She was the special guest of headliner Blake Shelton.