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The Biggest and Best Country Music Festivals of Summer 2026

Your ultimate guide to the can't-miss country festivals of the year — from beach bashes to BBQ blowouts, here's where to be this summer. Summer 2026 is shaping up to…
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March 19, 2026
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Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup Has a Historic All-Female Slate

Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup: Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae & Olivia Dean Headline Historic All-Female Slate Festival News  ·  March 17, 2026 Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup: Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae &…
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March 18, 2026
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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…
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November 7, 2025
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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…
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October 31, 2025
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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…
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October 5, 2025
Nate Smith’s MAGA Hat Declaration: Proudest Career Moment or Just Plain Weird?
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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…
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September 20, 2025
Waylon Wyatt
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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…
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September 16, 2025
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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…
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August 19, 2025
lollapalooza crowd
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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…
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July 30, 2025
The Best Day for Country Music Fans at Lollapalooza 2025
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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…
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July 24, 2025

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