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WIN Tickets to the WGAR Country Jam

The WGAR Country Jam is Saturday, August 18 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio and we’ve got a chance for you to WIN your way in to the show! This year’s Jam Features Jake Owen with Chris Janson, Tyler Farr, Jordan Davis, Jillian Jacqueline, Jimmie Allen, The Caliber...Read More »


WIN Tickets to the Sandusky Shores MusicFest

It’s contest time and we’re giving you a chance to WIN your way in to the Sandusky Shores MusicFest on Saturday, August 18 at Sports Force Parks in Sandusky.

The event features Cassadee Pope, Matt Stillwell, Jessica Hannan, Christian Kaser and Nashville songwriters Lynn Hutton, Brent Anderson and Tammi Kidd.

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Wreck'n & County Line Compete in Battle For The Jam Finals

The WGAR Battle For The Jam – FINALS will take place this Thursday, July 26 at Thirsty Cowboy with Wreck’n and County Line competing for this year’s title. The two local country acts had the highest scores during the preliminary rounds of the competition at the Medina country venue.

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Will Rascal Flatts Restaurant Ever Open?

In a recent WKYC Channel 3 report they reveal more about the highly anticipated Rascal Flatts Restaurant in Cleveland that was originally announced over 2 years ago and was expected to be opening this month.

The news station states that a representative for the Flats East Bank development says a previously...Read More »


Chris Kraft Returns to Dusty Armadillo with Full Band

Dusty Armadillo has a long history of hosting sold out shows from Eric Church, Chase Rice and Craig Morgan and last year local favorite Chris Kraft equaled the fete with his show for a capacity crowd. In doing so, Kraft became the only local artist to ever sell out the...Read More »


Acts Announced for the Battle For The Jam

The Battle For The Jam will see six bands compete for a spot at this year’s WGAR Country Jam at the Thirsty Cowboy Saloon and a Main Stage appearance at the event in 2019. The competition begins on Thursday, July 5 at Thirsty Cowboy in Medina and preliminary rounds continue...Read More »


Divergent Sound Series - Country Meets Symphony

The Canton Symphony has been bringing different genres of music together during their Divergent Sound Series. The concerts have already fused Hip-Hop and Folk with the strings and sounds of the orchestra during the first two dates. The next scheduled performance will bring Shooter...Read More »


The Country Fest - Day 3

The Country Fest closed out this year with Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Midland and Maddie & Tae on Day 3 (June 16, 2018).  One of the highlights on closing night was the announcement of The Country Fest 2019, which will take place June 20-22, with headliners Chris Young (Thurs.), Brantley...Read More »


The Country Fest - Day 2

The Country Fest kept the party going on Day 2 (June 15, 2018) with Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane and Morgan Wallen.  The great crowd that was on hand for the Friday performances enjoyed a warm and sunny day and some hot country music from all of the acts...Read More »


The Country Fest - Day 1

The Country Fest kicked off yesterday (June 14, 2018) with Cole Swindell, Chris Janson, The Cadillac Three and Jon Langston. It was picture perfect weather at Clay’s Park Resort in North Lawrence, Ohio for the start of the three-day event that is celebrating it’s ninth year. Here are some of...Read More »


Mark Leach Releases Summer Anthem "Back Porch Vacation"

When you take time off and just stay home it’s called a “staycation,” but with Mark Leach’s latest single he focuses in on an even more laid back approach with “Back Porch Vacation.”

The latest summer anthem by the Barberton, Ohio native was released just yesterday...Read More »


Southern Cross Rises from the Roots of Dixie Soul

To paraphrase a popular country song, Keith Smith was playing country music in Northeastern Ohio when country wasn’t cool.

A veteran of the local music scene, Smith was one of the founders of the popular country band, Dixie Soul, and played with them until they called it quits in 2015. Now,...Read More »


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