Carrie Underwood Performing at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand!

I found out this morning that Carrie Underwood will be performing at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this year thanks to my friend/fellow country girl Jamie! Last week I was thinking about how I would LOVE to see Carrie Underwood in concert. I checked her website and was not able to find any Minnesota dates. So, I was so excited this morning when I got the text that Carrie Underwood would be coming to the Minnesota State Fair! I have loved Carrie Underwood since I first saw her on American Idol and have been a huge fan ever since. I love all of her songs but my favorites would have to be: "Jesus, Take the Wheel," "Don't Forget to Remember Me," "Before He Cheats," "All-American Girl," "So Small," "Just a Dream," "Last Name," "I Told You So," "Cowboy Casanova" and "Temporary Home." Carrie Underwood's newest album Play On debuted at #1 on the music charts. Carrie Underwood tickets go on-sale on Saturday May 8th. Carrie Underwood tickets will sell-out very fast so I will keep everyone updated on where you can get tickets and when!....UPDATE!!! Carrie Underwood tickets are now available to be purchased!!!

Zac Brown Band Concert in Minnesota

I was so excited to find out that Zac Brown Band will be coming back to Minnesota! Zac Brown Band will be performing at Mystic Lake on June 20, 2010. I am a huge fan of the Zac Brown Band! The last time I saw them in concert is when they opened for Keith Urban at the Xcel Energy Center. Zac Brown Band are such great performers and have so much energy any time they play live. I am completely in love with their newest single "Highway 20 Ride." Other songs of theirs I am excited to hear are "Chicken Fried," "Whatever It Is," "Toes" and their rendition of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." If you haven't had a chance to see Zac Brown Band in concert yet I highly suggest you get tickets for this concert because you will not be disappointed! There are still Zac Brown Band tickets available but I wouldn't wait to long to get your tickets.

"Highway 20 Ride"
I ride east every other Friday but if i had it my way
The day would not be wasted on this drive
And i want so bad to hold you
Son there's things I haven't told you
Your mom and me couldn't get along

So i'll drive
And I think about my life
And wonder why, That I slowly die inside
Everytime I turn that truck around, right at the Georgia line and i count the days and the miles back home to you on that Highway 20 ride

A day might come and you'll realize that if you could see through my eyes
There was no other way to work it out
And a part of you might hate me
But son please don't mistake me For a man that didnt care at all

And i'll drive
And I'll think about my life
And wonder why, That I slowly die inside
Everytime I turn that truck around, right at the Georgia line and i count the days and the miles back home to you on that Highway 20 ride

So when you drive
And the years go flying by
I hope you smile
If i ever cross your mind
It was a pleasure of my life
And i cherished every time
And my whole world
It begins and ends with you
On that Highway 20 ride....

Toby Keith Coming to Minnesota!

I was searching for country artist that will be performing in Minnesota sometime soon and I was extremely surprised when I saw that Toby Keith will be coming to Minnesota this summer! I have not always been the biggest Toby Keith fan and there was a point in time when I couldn't even stand listening to his music. I got really upset when he started a huge public fight with the Dixie Chicks because they didn't have the same opinion about George Bush. I loved the Dixie Chicks and because of Toby Keith's actions/hatred towards them a lot of people turned against the Dixie Chicks and the pretty much had to disappear for many years. But, in the last few years Toby Keith has won me over with his great music. Some of my favorite Toby Keith songs are: "American Ride," "God Love Her," "She Never Cried in Front of Me," "Love Me if You Can," "Whiskey Girl," "American Soldier" and his newest song "Cryin' for Me (Wayman's Song)." I am very excited that I will finally be able to see Toby Keith perform all of these songs and many more live in concert. The venue or when Toby Keith tickets go on-sale hasn't been released yet but I do know that Toby Keith will be performing in Minnesota on July 16, 2010. Many other Toby Keith tickets are available for purchase right now and I will let you know when Toby Keith tickets will go on-sale for Minnesota!

"Cryin' for Me (Wayman's Song)"
“Sorry you missed me
I’ll get back with you as soon as I can
Thank you and god bless”

Got the news on Friday mornin’
But a tear I couldn’t find
You showed me how I’m supposed to live
And now you showed me how to die
I was lost till Sunday mornin’
I woke up to face my fear
While I’m writing you this goodbye song
I found a tear

I’m gonna miss that smile
I’m gonna miss you my friend
Even though it hurts the way it ended up
I’d do it all again
So play it sweet in heaven
‘Cause that’s right where you wanna be
I’m not crying 'cause I feel so sorry for you
I’m crying for me

I got up and dialed your number
And your voice came on the line
That old familiar message
I heard a thousand times it just said
Sorry that I missed you
Leave a message and god bless
I know you think I’m crazy
But I had to hear your voice again

I’m gonna miss that smile
I’m gonna miss you my friend
Even though it hurts the way it ended up
I’d do it all again
So play it sweet in heaven
‘Cause that’s right where you wanna be
I’m not crying 'cause I feel so sorry for you
I’m crying for me

So play your upside-down, left handed
Backwards bass guitar
And I’ll see you on the other side
Superstar

I’m gonna miss that smile
I’m gonna miss you my friend
Even though it hurts the way it ended up
I’d do it all again
So play it sweet in heaven
‘Cause that’s right where you wanna be
I’m not crying 'cause I feel so sorry for you
I’m crying for me

I’m still crying
I’m crying for me
I’m still crying

Chelsea Handler Tour!

I know Chelsea Handler has nothing to do with country but I love her and I am so excited that she will be performing in Minnesota! Chelsea Handler is a comedian who has her own show on E! called Chelsea Lately. Chelsea Lately is a hilarious talk show where Chelsea Handler talks about celebrities and events that have been in the news. Chelsea Handler also has written three top-selling books about her life and funny stories about what she has experienced. Chelsea Handler has been touring with comedians that appear on her show for a couple years and I am so happy that I finally get the chance to see her! There are still a few Chelsea Handler tickets left for her performances at the Northrop Auditorium on April 3rd at 8pm and 10:30pm. Let me know what you think of Chelsea Handler!

Country Fest 2010

In three months it will be Country Fest time again!!! In case you don't know what Country Fest is it is a Festival with performances by amazing country artist in Cadott, Wisconsin on June 24-27. If you are a true country fan there is no way you will want to miss out on this awesome weekend! The country artist that will be performing are:

June 24:
Heidi Newfield, Pat Green, Neal McCoy and Blake Shelton

June 25:
Eli Young Band, Darryl Worley, Jo Dee Messina, Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw

June 26:
Trailer Choir, Jason Michael Carroll, Little Big Town, Rodney Atkins and Toby Keith

June 27:
Walker Hayes, Eric Church(Eric Church tickets are still available for his concert in MN on March 25), Jamey Johnson, Darius Rucker and Reba McEntire

I can't wait to see almost all of my favorite country artist perform in one weekend! The ones I am most excited to see are: Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Jamey Johnson. If you have been to Country Fest before please let me know what you though of it.

Miranda Lambert Concert in Minnesota!

Miranda Lambert is coming back to Minnesota but this time she is headlining her own concert! Miranda Lambert will be performing at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, MN on May 7th. Opening for Miranda Lambert is country star Chris Young! Chris Young recently had a #1 hit with "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)." His newest single "The Man I Want To Be" is also a very big hit. I have written many blogs about Miranda Lambert and my love for her and her music so I won't go on and on like I usual do. I just want to mention that she has released another amazing single on March 8th called "The House That Built Me." If you haven't heard it yet I highly suggest you download it ASAP. Miranda Lambert and Chris Young tickets will sell out fast so don't wait to buy some.

"The House That Built Me"
I know they say you cant go home again.
I just had to come back one last time.
Ma?am I know you don't know me from Adam.
But these handprints on the front steps are mine.
And up those stairs, in that little back bedroom
is where I did my homework and I learned to play guitar.
And I bet you didn?t know under that live oak
my favorite dog is buried in the yard.

I thought if I could touch this place or feel it
this brokenness inside me might start healing.
Out here its like i'm someone else,
I thought that maybe I could find myself
if I could just come in I swear i'll leave.
Won?t take nothing but a memory
from the house that built me.

Mama cut out pictures of houses for years.
From ?Better Homes and Garden? magazines.
Plans were drawn, concrete poured,
and nail by nail and board by board
Daddy gave life to mama?s dream.

I thought if I could touch this place or feel it
this brokenness inside me might start healing.
Out here its like i'm someone else,
I thought that maybe I could find myself.
If I could just come in I swear i'll leave.
Won?t take nothing but a memory
from the house that built me.


You leave home, you move on and you do the best you can.
I got lost in this whole world and forgot who I am.

I thought if I could touch this place or feel it
this brokenness inside me might start healing.
Out here its like i'm someone else,
I thought that maybe I could find myself.
If I could walk around I swear i'll leave.
Won?t take nothing but a memory
from the house that built me.

Clay Walker Concert

Clay Walker is currently touring and he will be making a stop in Minnesota! Clay Walker will be performing at Mystic Lake Casino on April 15th at 7:30 pm. Clay Walker released his first #1 single "Whats It To You" in 1993 and has multiple #1 singles since then. His other #1 singles are "Live Until I Die," "Dreaming With My Eyes Open," "If I Could Make a Living," "This Women and This Man" and "Rumor Has It." Clay Walker has been a very successful country singer for many many years so I am sure he knows how to put on a great show! If you have seen him in concert before please let me know how he is as a performer. Clay Walker tickets are on sale right now so don't wait to buy some.

Brooks & Dunn The Last Rodeo and Jason Aldean Concert Tickets On Sale!

Since the day I found out that Brooks & Dunn Last Rodeo Tour was making a stop at the Xcel Energy Center I have been patiently waiting for the tickets to go on-sale. When I found out that Jason Aldean was going to open for Brooks & Dunn I got even more excited and checked his website everyday to see when I could buy tickets. The day is finally here and I couldn't be more excited that I have tickets to see this amazing concert! Brooks & Dunn have been together since 1991 when they released their first album which went 6x Platinum. Brooks & Dunn are the most successful duo from any genre! They have released great singles like "Boot Scootin’ Boogie," "Believe," "You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone," "My Maria," "If You See Him/if You See Her," "That’s What It’s All About," "It’s Getting Better All the Time," "Play Something Country," "God Must Be Busy," "Put a Girl in It" and "Cowgirls Don’t Cry." After 19 years of recording and touring together Brooks & Dunn are calling it quits. I feel so lucky that I get to see one of their last ever concerts! I have said dozens of times how much I love Jason Aldean so I won't go on and on about him like I usually do but I CAN'T wait to see him perform again!!! Brooks & Dunn Last Rodeo tickets will sell out very fast so don't wait till the last minutes to buy tickets for Brooks & Dunn's last tour together!

Country Concerts at The Rock in Minnesota

I was looking around to see which country artist would be performing in Minnesota in the next couple months and a lot of them had one thing in common....most of the country artist coming to Minnesota will be performing at The Rock Nightclub. I just wrote a blog about Jimmy Wayne coming to The Rock on March 6 and there will be many great country artist following him. LoCash Cowboys will be performing there on March 18th. LoCash Cowboys are up-and-coming artist who already have thousands and thousands of fans. Before LoCash Cowboys were signed to a record label they toured with Charlie Daniels and ZZ Top. LoCash Cowboys became very popular by just playing at different bars and made a large name for themselves. This is a concert I would not miss! James Otto will be performing at The Rock on April 9th. In 2007, James Otto released his #1 single "Just Got Started Lovin' You." James Otto has an amazing voice and a lot of great song that never became very popular but I would highly recommend listening to his cd and then go to his show. Justin Moore will be performing at The Rock on April 30th. Justin Moore released his first album on August 11, 2009. On that album are two of my new favorite country songs "Small Town USA" and "Backwoods." Finally, the artist I am most excited to see perform at The Rock is Josh Gracin. Josh Gracin was on the second season of American Idol. After he left American Idol, Josh Gracin became a very popular country artist. Josh Gracin came out with great singles like "I Want to Live," "Nothin' to Loose," "Stay With Me (brass bed)" and "We Weren't Crazy." I have always stayed a Josh Gracin fan and I can't wait to see him perform live! I know that all of these artist will be so fun/exciting to see and it is nice that it won't cost an arm and a leg to go to these shows. I went to The Rock to see David Nail and even though the Nightclub is very small and a little run-down it is still a fun atmosphere. Let me know if you have gone to any shows at this venue.

Jimmy Wayne Concert at The Rock in Minnesota

Jimmy Wayne will be performing at The Rock in Maplewood, MN on March 6th at 8 pm!! I have loved Jimmy Wayne since 2003 when he released his first single "Stay Gone." Since then Jimmy Wayne has released great singles like "I Love You This Much," "You Are," "Paper Angel," "I Will," "Sara Smile" and my personal favorite "Do You Believe Me Now." I was a little shocked to find out that Jimmy Wayne was performing in such a small venue because of all the success he has had in the past years. I am excited that he is playing at The Rock though because it will feel like a personal performance like it did when I saw David Nail at The Rock. You get to be so close to the performers and they interact with the audience because the place is so small. Even if you only like one or two of Jimmy Wayne's songs I would still suggest that you go to this concert at The Rock because it isn't expensive and it is a lot of fun to see a concert at this bar! I haven't seen Jimmy Wayne in concert before so I don't know how he is as a performer but I do know that he has a great voice! If you have seen Jimmy Wayne in concert please let me know what you thought about it.

"Do You Believe Me Now"
Do you remember the day I turned to you and said
I didn't like the way he was lookin' at you?
yeah
How he made you laugh
you just couldn't get what I was sayin'
it was my imagination

(Chorus)
So do you believe me now?
I guess I really wasn't that crazy
and I knew what I was talkin' about
Everytime the sun goes down
he's the one that's holdin' you baby
yeah me I'm missin' you way 'cross town
so do you believe me now?

I'm kickin' myself
for bein' the one foolish enough givin' him the chance to step in my shoes
ohhh
He was bidin' his time
when he saw our love was havin' a moment of weakness
he was there between us

(Chorus)
So do you believe me now?
I guess I really wasn't that crazy
and I knew what I was talkin' about
Everytime the sun goes down
he's the one that's holdin' you baby
yeah me I'm missin' you way 'cross town
so do you believe me now?

oh yeah, I bet now you see the light
oh yeah, what's the use in bein' right...
when I'm the lonely one tonight?

(Chorus)
So do you believe me now?
I guess I really wasn't that crazy
and I knew what I was talkin' about
Everytime the sun goes down
he's the one that's holdin' you baby
yeah me I'm missin' you way 'cross town
so do you believe me now
yeah
so do you believe me now
yeah

Everytime the sun goes down
he's the one that's holdin' you baby
yeah me I'm missin you way 'cross town
so do you believe me now?