Rascal Flatts concert in Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center

Rascal Flatts are coming back to Minnesota and I couldn't be more excited! Rascal Flatts is hands down my favorite country group and I am so excited to get the chance to see them for the third time at the Xcel Energy Center on September 19, 2009. I have been a huge fan of Rascal Flatts since their 1st single "Prayin' For Daylight" was released in 2000. One of the first tattoos I ever got was "God Bless The Broken Road" on the back of my leg because that is such an amazing song sang by an even more amazing band. I can't wait to hear all my favorite songs live again like "While You Loved Me", "I'm Moving On", "Melt", "Feels Like Today", "What Hurts the Most", "Love You Out Loud", "Take Me There", "Every Day", "Bob That Head" and of course their newest hit "Here Comes Goodbye." The first time I saw Rascal Flatts was when I sneaked into the Rascal Flatts concert at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand (which I don't recommend) but I just wanted to see them so badly and the Rascal Flatts tickets were sold out. The second time I saw them was at WeFest (I actually paid for these tickets). Both times I saw them they put on the best country concerts I have ever seen. All the members of the band have great energy and make you feel like you are part of the show no matter where you are sitting. I can not wait to see Rascal Flatts again and this time I will make sure to get Xcel Energy Center tickets before they are sold out!

Top 20 Country Songs of the Summer

I can't believe that summer is half way done and we have already passed the 4th of July! Luckily we still have some time to make the best out of the rest of the summer. My perfect summer is going up to cabins, bonfires, playing on the lake, softball and just hanging out with friends in the warm weather. All of these things are made much better by fun summer country songs playing in the background. Great American Country came up with a list of the Top 20 songs of the summer and it included:
1. Carrie Underwood - All-American Girl
2. Blake Shelton - Some Beach
3. Craig Morgan - Redneck Yacht Club
4. Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett - It's Five O'clock Somewhere
5. Sugarland - All I Want To Do
6. Kenny Chesney - Summertime
7. Kenny Chesney - No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
8. Alan Jackson - Good Time
9. Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried
10. Kenny Chesney - When The Sun Goes Down
11. Brad Paisley - I'm Gonna Miss Her
12. Alan Jackson - Chattahoochee
13. Julianne Hough - That Song In My Head
14. George Strait - The Seashores Of Old Mexico
15. Josh Turner - Firecracker
16. Keith Urban - Days Go By
17. Joe Nichols - Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off
18. Trace Adkins - Swing
19. Brad Paisley - Ticks
20. Little Big Town - Boondocks
I know I have listen to all of these songs this summer while playing in the sun and love them all! Let me know what you think of this list is it right on? Did they miss one of your favorite songs? Is there a song on here you don't think should be? I would love to hear of other great country songs to add to my summer play list!

Country Concerts in MN: Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

I know all of you Minnesota country fans out there are going to be just as excited about the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand lineup as I am! Country artist tickets you are able to purchase this year for the Grandstand are: Jason Aldean tickets for August 28th (the one I am most excited about!), Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd tickets for August 29th, Kelly Clarkson tickets for August 30th (had a hit country single with Reba McEntire), A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor tickets for September 4th, Jackson Browne tickets for August 31 and Randy Travis tickets for September 1. It doesn't matter what type of country fan you are there is a concert for everyone to enjoy. I am definitely most excited to get Jason Aldean tickets for August 28th. I love all of his songs specially "She's Country." Make sure you buy your Minnesota State Fair Grandstand tickets right away because they will be going very fast for every concert.

Country Concert in MN: Pat Green

I was so excited to hear that Pat Green is coming back to Minnesota! I got Pat Green tickets back in February to see him at The Cabooze when he came with Randy Houser. Pat Green put on an amazing show and I would go to his concert just to hear him sing "Let Me" because he does such an awesome job singing that song live. The rest of his songs sound great as well and he has a way of connecting with everyone at the concert which makes the experience even better! I can't wait to purchase my Pat Green tickets for August 18Th. It is hard to find Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater tickets because they sell out so fast but I am hoping to get enough so that I can surprise a few of my friends! :)

Country Music Festivels: Country Splash

Country Splash is almost here and I am so excited! It is June 18-20 on the Apple River in Wisconsin. The artist that will be performing are: Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Travis Tritt, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, SheDaisy, Clay Walker, Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts! I really can't believe that almost all of my favorite country artist will be at one place over 3 days and I get to see them all!

Country Music News: Top 20 artist of the decade

I have always been a huge supporter and fan of country music and it is nice to know that most of America is right there with me. A list of the top 20 biggest album sellers of the decade was released and country artists held 7 of those spots! Many of the country artist beat out huge artist/bands including: Nickelback, Britney Spears, Metallica, *NSYNC and so on... I feel so proud when are read news like this and I hope all of you feel the same pride that Americans are supporting true musicians. The list included:
#3 Tim McGraw- 24.3 million albums
#4 Toby Keith- 24.2 million albums
#6 Kenny Chesney- 21.4 million albums
#13 Rascal Flatts- 18.8 million albums
#15 Alan Jackson- 18.5 million albums
#17 Dixie Chicks- 18.3 million albums
#18 Johnny Cash- 17.9 million albums

Country Music News: Gloriana

Over the past few weeks I have fallen in love with a new band named Gloriana. I am addicted to there song that is on the radio called "Wild at Heart." I didn't know much about them so I decided to look them up and this is what I found... The band started with brothers Tom Gossin and Mike Gossin. The brothers moved to Nashville and discovered Rachel Reinert and shortly after that a girl named Cheyenne Kimball came to one of there concert and asked to "jam" with them and she became the 4th member of Gloriana. Gloriana spent months writing songs and playing in front of live audiences before making an album. I haven't heard any of there other songs but if they are as good as "Wild at Heart" I know this CD with be a smash! I can't wait to hear Gloriana when they open for Taylor Swift at the Xcel Energy Center on October 10 along with Kelly Pickler. These Xcel Energy Center tickets haven't gone on sale yet but when they do I will let you know. Please let me know what you think of this new band, Gloriana. :)

Country Concerts in MN: Keith Urban

............................that is me being speechless about the Keith Urban concert at the Xcel Energy Center. He was AMAZING and it was definitely the best concert I have been too! The night started out great because I tricked my friend Jamie earlier in the day and told her we didn't have very good Xcel Energy Center tickets but when we got there I walked her down to our real seats which were 7 rows from the stage. There isn't a whole lot I can say about the Zac Brown Band because I'm not really a huge fan so I didn't really listen to them but they did do a really good job getting the crowd pumped up when they sang "Chicken Fried." Keith Urban put on an amazing show from the second he came up through the floor in a cloud of smoke. Keith Urban sounded better in person then he does on his Cd's or the radio. My favorite song that he sang had to be "Stupid Boy" because I have always loved that song and to see him play the guitar solo in person made me speechless. Keith Urban did a great job at connecting with the audience and even walked across the floor and played a couple songs on the other side of the Xcel so fans that were further away got a chance to see him sing up close. I can't wait until I get a chance to see Keith Urban again because if he is playing anywhere close to Minnesota I would not miss it!

Country Music News: CMA International Artist Achievement Awards

Yesterday, my "husband" Dierks Bentley and Brooks and Dunn recieved the CMA International Artist Achievement Awards. This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a U.S.-based artist who contributes to the awareness and development of country music outside of the United States. The award was presented to Dierks and Brooks and Dunn in Australia where they are currently touring. I love these country men and think they deserve any award they received because all of them have added so much to the country world.

Country Concert in MN: Keith Urban

I can't believe the Keith Urban concert is only 8 days away! This is my first time seeing Keith Urban and I can't wait because I have heard nothing but amazing things about his concerts. It was hard to do but I finally came up with a list of the top 5 songs I am most excited to hear next Friday by Keith Urban: 5."You Look Good In My Shirt" 4."Raining on Sunday" 3."Sweet Thing" 2."Stupid Boy" and #1. "I Told You So." Let me know what your top 5 is because maybe I am forgetting a song. If for some reason you don't already know or forgot I will remind you...Keith Urban will be playing at the Xcel Energy Center on May 14th at 7:30. Don't worry Keith Urban tickets are still available and I know this because more of my friends asked to come and I had to find more tickets to buy last night :)