NOBLESVILLE — Kenny Chesney is coming to the Klipsch Music Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, for the next concert in his “Spread The Love” tour. Contemporary country star Kenny Chesney didn’t have the immediate breakout success that many of his peers enjoyed upon signing with major labels, but he gradually built up a …read more.

ELKHART – Country star Travis Tritt, owner of five number one singles and seven platinum albums, will bring his successful acoustic show to the Lerner Theatre Saturday, Feb. 13.

WARSAW —If you are a country music fan, you will not want to miss Made In America featuring Wade Hayes, Bryan White and Mark Wills, Friday evening, July 25, at Central Park’s Glover Pavilion, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. The concert is hosted by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The concert begins at …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks and Recreation WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free country music concert featuring award-winning country music artists, Wade Hayes, Bryan White and Mark Wills, who have written and produced a combined 20 award winning albums. The concert is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, …read more.

Smithsonian.com has named Nashville, Indiana, as one of the 20 best small towns in America. Nashville was chosen because it’s a ‘bucolic, woodsy paradise for country music fans and art lovers alike.’ Smithsonian highlights the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival, the Brown County Art Gallery, coffeehouses and the fall colors at Brown County State …read more.

“Everybody is trying to write hits,” says Matt Thomas, singer and guitarist for Parmalee. “I think the best part is when you do what you want to do and it happens for you.” And it’s been happening for Parmalee lately. The band, brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (drums), Barry Knox on bass and long-time friend …read more.

If you’re a fan of contemporary country music, you’re going to have your hands full this summer. LiveNation has announced the bill for the 2015 Jiffy Lube Country Megaticket, and it features the best of country’s best. Marquee acts including Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley will appear at the Klipsch Music …read more.

Frankie Ballard is leading a “Helluva Life.” After his lead single, “Helluva Life,” from his latest album, “Sunshine & Whiskey,” raced up the charts, the Country newcomer has been keeping the road hot, touring from California to Knoxville, Tenn. “I am all about touring,” Ballard says. “My whole objective is to make the best music …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: We are re-posting this article because JoDee Messina’s concert is tonight in Warsaw’s Central Park.) “I’m coming to Warsaw, and I’m so excited,” says Jo Dee Messina. The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated country music artist is set to play Glover Pavilion at Central Park on July 18 for Warsaw Parks Department’s free Country Concert. A …read more.

[weaver_youtube I_P-YNJIdNc rel=0] Country music has long been a genre with strict guidelines steeped in tradition. But in the 21st century, some artists are challenging these conventions and bringing some interesting new sounds to country music. Eric Church has long been known for bringing a rock swagger kind of attitude to country music, but on …read more.

Five-time Grammy nominee, Rhonda Vincent, has been successful with both country and bluegrass music. On “Only Me,” her upcoming two-disc set, due out on Jan. 28 from Upper Management Music, Vincent showcases her incredible talents for both styles. Disc one of “Only Me” is all bluegrass – and a fine collection of it at that. …read more.

Vince Gill and Paul Franklin pay tribute to Buck Owens and Merle Haggard and make one of the best country albums of the year. Make no mistake, Bakersfield, released on July 30, is classic, honky-tonk country music. Fans of the Top 40 stuff that falls under the label of country may want to proceed with …read more.