Category Archives: Concerts

2009 Stagecoach Festival Artists Announced

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Gas prices, struggling economy, and artist cancellations could make this the last Stagecoach Festival. The 2009 Stagecoach Festival (California’s Country Music Festival) planning is well underway, but some fear that the days of country music pilgrimages may be coming to a close. The past few years have seen a decline in ticket and merchandise sales for many event organizers and this year expects to be even worse. Fans who are are struggling with keeping their homes, or scraping pennies just to fill up their gas tanks certainly don’t have the luxury of buying music festival tickets or paying the expenses that are incurred on the trip there and back. Even lesser-known artists have been backing out of recent festival appearances because of high touring costs. But don’t tell that to these country concert stars. Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum have already signed on to appear at  the 2009 Stagecoach Festival in spite of the obvious financial concerns. They will be joined by fellow artists Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, Little Big Town, Chris Cagle,  and many more! Tickets go on sale next week, and the success of this festival may determine the future of the event.Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney Takes Top Tour Revenue

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Kenny Chesney shows his pirate plundering skill as he rakes in highest concert revenue for all country artists in the first 6 months of 2008. Kenny Chesney’s Poets and Pirates tour is the leading country tour in the U.S. for the first six months of the year with Rascal Flatts the only other country artist in the top 10, according to Pollstar. Bon Jovi leads the pack with a $56.3 million gross with an average ticket price of $87.98. Chesney enjoyed a gross of $35.3 million with an average price of $75.28. Rascal Flatts was eighth at $215.4 million on ticket prices of $64.57. Also in the top 100 were: 11. Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood’s joint tour – $18.5 million (tickets averaged $55.89) 13. George Strait – $18 million ($64.06) 19. The Eagles – $15.8 million ($130.93) 27. Carrie Underwood – $12.3 million (($48.10) 36. Larry the Cable Guy – $9.5 million ($44.39) 37. Brad Paisley – $9.4 million ($41.21) 40. Rowdy Frynds with Lynyrd Skynyrd/Hank Williams Jr. -$8.5 million ($59.48) 49. Reba McEntire/Kelly Clarkson – $7.5 million ($53.78); 65. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss – $5.4 million ($56.52) 76. Brooks & Dunn/Alan Jackson – $4.5 million ($92.77) 84. Blue Rodeo – $4.2 million ($43.93) 88. Martina McBride – $3.9 million ($51.88) 89. Garth Brooks – $3.8 million (39.29) 91. Trace Adkins – $3.8 million ($44.82) 96. Big & Rich – $3.2 million ($59.20) 99. Dolly Parton – $3 million ($70.38)Country Music Photo Gallery

Martina McBride 2008 Concert Tour Dates

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Martina McBride is currently on tour promoting her newest album, “Wake Up Laughing“. So far this album has received outstanding reviews from both fans and critics alike, getting names “One of the top country discs of 2007” by the Chicago Tribune. “McBride hasn’t run out of inspiration. This album has her aging gracefully into a more soulful singer/songwriter. With fewer feminist anthems, McBride has time to devote to the bright spots on this effort.” Concert tickets for the Huntsville, Alabama concert go on sale this Saturday at 10AM Central. The fan club pre-sale is today starting at 10AM Central today (Wednesday). Fan club members should log into the fan club web site for the information needed. Otherwise, check the link to our right for ticket pricing and availability. Martina McBride is also in the process of updating her online store to be completely in-house instead of using a outside company so stay tuned for new merchandise and memorabilia! For Martina McBride 2008 concert tour dates, tickets, artist biographies and event details, please visit our partner site Country Music On TourCountry Music Photo Gallery

Hank Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd on Tour in 2008

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After a great success on their last tour, Hank Williams Jr and Lynyrd Skynrd are making plans to hit the road together again for the 2008 Rowdy Frynds tour this spring. The tour will kick off in Hershey, PA and finish off in the birthplace of Lynyrd Skynrd in Jacksonville, FL. “Our following of fans fits together perfectly,” says Skynyrd vocalist Johnny Van Zant, also a member with brother Donnie in the country duo Van Zant. “We can’t wait to get back out there and have some fun.” “Last year was incredible,” Hank Jr. adds. “How could we not get together for another round?!” 2008 Rowdy Frynds Tour Dates: April 4 Hershey, Pa. Giant Center April 5 Cincinnati, Ohio US Bank Arena April 11 Cleveland, Ohio Wolstein Center April 12 Columbus, Ohio Nationwide Arena April 18 Chicago, Ill. Sears Centre April 19 Detroit, Mich. The Palace of Auburn Hills April 25 Lafayette, La. Cajundome April 26 Shreveport, La. CenturyTel Center May 2 Atlanta, Ga. The Arena at Gwinnett Center May 3 Biloxi, Miss. Mississippi Coast Coliseum May 9 Greensboro, N.C. Coliseum Complex May 10 Knoxville, Tenn. Thompson-Boling Arena May 16 Charlottesville, Va. John Paul Jones Arena May 17 Pittsburgh, Pa. Mellon Arena May 30 Lexington, Kent. Rupp Arena May 31 Charlotte, N.C. Bobcat Arena June 6 Memphis, Tenn. Fed-Ex Forum June 7 Enterprise, Ala. Bama Jam June 13 Marion, S.C. Marion County Country Music Festival June 14 Jacksonville, Fla. Veterans Memorial ColiseumCountry Music Photo Gallery