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Windy City Smokeout 2026: Dates, Headliners Announced, Predicted Lineup & New Fifth Day Addition

Chicago's premier country music and BBQ festival, Windy City Smokeout, is set to return bigger than ever in 2026. Taking place outside the iconic United Center from July 8 to…

November 7, 2025

Country Music

Morgan Wallen’s Still The Problem Tour 2026: How to Get Tickets

Country music superstar Morgan Wallen is keeping the momentum alive with his newly announced Still The Problem Tour for 2026. Following the massive success of his 2025 I'm The Problem…

October 31, 2025

Country Music Culture

The Best Country Bars in Chicago in 2026

Chicago is going Nashville, much to my appreciation and to the locals' (mostly) despise. As someone who runs a country blog and listens to country music every day of their…

October 5, 2025

Country Music Culture

Nate Smith’s MAGA Hat Declaration: Proudest Career Moment or Just Plain Weird?

I gotta weigh in on this one. Nate Smith, although not the most relevant artist at the moment, he is still on my playlists with powerhouse hits like "Whiskey on…

September 20, 2025

Country Music

Waylon Wyatt’s 2025 Setlist: Raw Country Soul on the Out of the Blue Tour

Man, if there's one thing I love about the current country scene, it's how guys like Waylon Wyatt are keeping it real—no frills, just gut-wrenching lyrics and that twangy guitar…

September 16, 2025

Culture

What Does Chicago’s New Nicotine Taxes Affect?

Let's talk about something that's got a lot of Chicagoans puffing mad or breathing a sigh of relief, depending on your stance. As someone who's seen friends struggle with quitting…

August 19, 2025

Culture

Lollapalooza 2025 Complete Aftershow List: Artists, Venues, and Dates

Lollapalooza 2025, taking place from July 31 to August 3 in Chicago’s Grant Park, is one of the world’s premier music festivals, featuring over 170 artists across eight stages. Beyond…

July 30, 2025

Country Music Culture

The Best Day for Country Music Fans at Lollapalooza 2025

Lollapalooza, one of the world’s most iconic music festivals, is set to return to Chicago’s Grant Park from July 31 to August 3, 2025, with a lineup that’s turning heads…

July 24, 2025

Culture

Is UFC 319 Chicago Worth the Price? Probably Not.

After a six-year hiatus, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make a triumphant return to Chicago with UFC 319 on August 16, 2025. The event, headlined by a…

July 23, 2025

Country Music

Logan Mize Setlist Open Road Tour 2025

As taken by a fan at Joe's On Weed Street, Chicago, IL, 6/6/25 For his 2025 tour, Logan Mize's setlist appears to draw heavily from his established catalog, featuring a…

July 3, 2025