Guitar Pull: Celebrating a Decade Nov 13, 2008
2002: The lineup was Lonestar, Trace Adkins, Cyndi Thomson, Mark Chesnutt, Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Blake Shelton. 2003: Taking the stage this year were Rascal Flatts, Tracy Byrd, Buddy Jewell, Jimmy Wayne, Jeff Bates and Jessica Andrews. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Attendance up at county fair Oct 14, 2008
Midway s carnival, Nashville entertainment including Mark Chesnutt and the Randy Rogers Band, Checkers the Clown, and Michael Mezmer s comedy hypnosis show entertained crowds of all ages. Kaminski said he s already looking forward to a great 82nd Annual Austin County Fair. (Sealy News, TX)
It takes two to honky-tonk Sep 2, 2008
Several, however match-ups with Vince Gill ("Selfishness in Man"); Marty Stuart ("You're Still on My Mind"); Ricky Skaggs, still in his country mode before he rededicated himself to bluegrass ("She Once Lived Here"); and Jones acolyte Mark Chesnutt ("When the Grass Grows Over Me") attain that vintage, George Jones hardcore honky-tonk sound. This isn't an essential collection by any stretch, but it's still a recovery of some worthwhile late-period Jones. (Boston Globe)
Testing the waters on first country music festival coming this weekend Jun 26, 2008
Other notable country stars such as Highway 101, Deana Carter, Mark Chesnutt and David Allan Coe will also play. Regional bands, such as The Clintons, Kostas and Montana Rose will perform, too. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ready for Prime-Time Jun 13, 2008
" chris_19_76 wrote on Jun 9, 2008 2:59 PM:" You are going to win. Because you are one of the most Godly artists I know. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Country music adds to weekend May 31, 2008
County music singer Mark Chesnutt entertains the crowd Friday night at the Santa Maria Elks/Unocal Event Center ... Advertisement e47ac006d78cad92ce1b8558d4e15571 The first of this rodeo weekend's two country music performances hit the stage Friday night when Mark Chesnutt performed at the Santa Maria Elks/Unocal Event Center, before the night's rodeo action began. (Santa Maria Times)
County Lines for May 23, 2008 May 23, 2008
Country singer Mark Chesnutt will give a concert before the Friday night, May 30, performance of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. A ticket to the May 30 rodeo also provides admission to the 5:30 p.m. show. (Santa Maria Times)
Elks Rodeo is a hot ticket with PBR involvement May 18, 2008
5:30 p.m. concert by country singer Mark Chesnutt on May 31 at the rodeo grounds. A ticket to the May 31 rodeo also provides admission to the concert, which was arranged through Sunny Country radio station. (Santa Maria Times)
Gary Wren Jr. May 2, 2008
I was about 100 feet from singer Mark Chesnutt on the rodeo grounds in Lovelock, Nev. shook hands with members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
168 days away: Old Threshers sets '08 concerts Mar 15, 2008
Lennis Moore, CEO of Midwest Old Threshers, announces the evening country music entertainment secured for this year, including Little Big Town on Saturday and Mark Chesnutt on Sunday ... Saturday, Aug. 30: Little Big Town * Sunday: Aug. 31: Mark Chesnutt ... Mark Chesnutt will round out the concert series. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Longhorn Association draws a crowd for auction at George Ranch Feb 19, 2008
Following the heifer auction, country singer Mark Chesnutt made his own musical contribution to the event as well. And while the crowd was excited to hear Chesnutt, Robinson said many of the ranchers present were just as excited to see Maudeen Marks. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Country star to headline school's fundraising event Feb 1, 2008
Native Texan Mark Chesnutt will be the featured entertainment come the night of Feb. 16 at the Westin Oaks Houston ... "The last few years we have had featured artists with a more local flavor, but never somebody with national recognition such as Mark Chesnutt," explained Barnes ... "Bring your sweetheart out to listen to Mark Chesnutt play," encourages Barnes. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Our Country Albums of the Year Dec 20, 2007
Several other impressive vocalists chime in with Watson here, including Vince Gill, Joe Nichols, Rhonda Vincent, Lee Ann Womack, Mark Chesnutt and Connie Smith, but it's his show all the way. Jumpin' Time, the Time Jumper This is the 11-piece superband of touring and session musicians that plays every Monday night at Nashville's Station Inn. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Dave Stroup 'Michiana King of Speed' Nov 13, 2007
He opened for Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie and Mark Chesnutt at Lake Michigan College years ago. ""Things seem to be falling into place without even trying," Stroup said. "Whatever happens now, I'm seasoned enough to be able to handle it. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Gene Watson Gets Extra Star Power for In a Perfect World Oct 24, 2007
Watson's voice still has the warm resonance of a cello, but it's enriched considerably on the CD by background vocals from such admirers as Vince Gill, Joe Nichols, Rhonda Vincent, Lee Ann Womack, Mark Chesnutt and Connie Smith ... "As we were going along recording," Watson recalls, "Brent would ask me who I liked, who I listened to, who I admired, and then I would drop names. He started contacting some of these people, and the next thing I know they've got Vince Gill on it. They've got Lee Ann... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Chesnutt headlines Washington County Fair (13) Oct 14, 2007
Mark Chesnutt, with four platinum albums, five gold records, 14 No. 1 hits and 23 top 10 singles, is the featured artist for Saturday, the biggest night of the fair. Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (64. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
HOT DISH: Garth Brooks, George Jones Partying in Nashville Sep 18, 2007
Those I remember include Alison Krauss, John Waite, Dierks Bentley, Trace and Rhonda Adkins, Sonny James, Tom T. and Dixie Hall, Buddy Cannon, Billy Sherrill, Mark Chesnutt, Joe Diffie, Norro Wilson, Buddy Jewell, Fletcher Foster, Keith and Emy Joe Bilbrey, Michael Campbell, Ted Hacker, Susan Nadler, Evelyn Shriver, Two Foot Fred, Hargus "Pig" Robbins and members of the Oak Ridge Boys. I had a great big time. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Festival draws diverse crowd Sep 5, 2007
This year's event featured more than 1,000 vendors and high profile country music artists on the main stage including Mark Chesnutt - who on Saturday evening performed in front of a crowd that could have filled Arrowhead Stadium - LoCash Cowboys, Jason Michael Carroll and the Bellamy Brothers. The gospel and community stages were also occupied throughout the festival's four-day duration. (The Examiner)
Visiting star meets moms Sep 2, 2007
News Friday night, at the reception room of the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence, country music superstar Mark Chesnutt shook the hands of hundreds of fans, recounted some of his many falls while riding horseback and even embraced one fan, allowing her to temporarily don his cowboy hat ... net Friday night, at the reception room of the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence, country music superstar Mark Chesnutt shook the hands of hundreds of fans, recounted some of his many falls while riding... (The Examiner)
Festival time Aug 24, 2007
Country music artists LoCash Cowboys, Jason Michael Carroll, Mark Chesnutt, Bellamy Brothers, and Beatles tribute band Liverpool will perform on the main stage. The community stage will feature local performance groups and contests for kids. (The Examiner)
A rendez-vous in France with the Wild West Aug 9, 2007
Over the years the Country Rendez-Vous has featured American artists such as Bill Monroe, often referred to as the father of bluegrass music; Marty Stuart; Mark Chesnutt; Alison Krauss & Union Station; Rhonda Vincent; Hal Ketchum; Dale Watson; Tim O'Brien; Steve Earle; Peter Rowan; Jerry Douglas; Heather Myles; and Guy Clark. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Is Country Music Going to Hell or What? Jul 20, 2007
In 1997, the No. 1-charting artists were Keith, Strait, Chesney, Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Kevin Sharp, Mark Chesnutt, Rick Trevino, Deana Carter, Reba McEntire, Trace Adkins, Clay Walker, Bryan White, Lonestar, Diamond Rio, Shania Twain, Michael Peterson, Garth Brooks -- and McGraw and Faith Hill (a duet). Even going back 15 years, to 1992, the list is still not a foreign directory. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Scenic Drive: Forest Road 300 Jul 4, 2007
Too Cold at Home, Mark Chesnutt: Smile as this lazy country classic plays, aware that you have fled the Valley, where it's "too hot to fish (and) too hot for golf.". Come Fly With Me, Frank Sinatra: The Chairman of the Board's crooning will complement the area's sweeping vistas. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Mark Chesnutt to replace Currington at Independence Festival Jun 28, 2007
Country music star Mark Chesnutt has been added to the lineup of the Fifth Third Bank Waterfront Independence Festival to replace Billy Currington. Festival organizers announced this week that Currington was forced to withdraw from the July 3 concert at Waterfront Park in Louisville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Butler County Fair offers variety for entire family Jun 22, 2007
Organizers are also proud of a grandstand lineup that includes country music star Mark Chesnutt, who will perform Friday. The kid-popular animal scrambles will be Saturday and figure eight races will be Sunday. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Old hits, new horizons for John Michael Montgomery Jun 14, 2007
Think Tracy Lawrence or Mark Chesnutt or Tracy Byrd. They all broke into country music in the early to mid-1990s, and all have managed to maintain a presence in country music. (North County Times)
Music Festival Season Nears Mar 28, 2007
Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Ray Scott, Aaron Tippin, Gary Allan, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, Sarah Buxton, Jake Owen, Randy Owen, Dierks Bentley, Bon Jovi. Cheyenne Frontier Days , July 20-29, Cheyenne, Wyo. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Mark Chesnutt will kick off Benton fair Mar 3, 2007
Mark Chesnutt, winner of the County Music Association Horizon Award, will open the fair on Wednesday. Chesnutt has four platinum albums, five gold albums, 14 No. 1 singles and 23 Top Ten Singles. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Not just a pretty face Feb 20, 2007
I have long believed that Wills is one of the most under-recognized vocalists in the business, along with Joe Diffie and Mark Chesnutt. Even singles like Almost Doesn t Count that topped out at No. 19, and I Want To Know (Everything There is To Know About You) which stalled at No. 33 should have been hits. (The Palm Beach Post)
Festival makes changes Iron Horse to focus on crafts, local talent Feb 17, 2007
McComb s annual Iron Horse Festival is getting a facelift this year a new time, more emphasis on handmade crafts and local talent, a golf tournament, an expanded festival area and a free concert by country singer Mark Chesnutt. The festival will be held on April 28, with action starting at 9 a.m. and continuing till 10 p.m., when a fireworks show will close out the day. (Enterprise-Journal)
Read Janis Fontaine's blog Feb 9, 2007
Linde also wrote hits for Mark Chesnutt (Bubba Shot the Jukebox and It Sure Is Monday. Joe Diffie (John Deere Green), Alan Jackson (The Talkin Song Repair Blues), and Don Williams (Then It s Love and Walkin a Broken Heart). (The Palm Beach Post)
Jim Lauderdale Recalls His Bluegrass Roots Feb 8, 2007
Mark Chesnutt went to No. 1 with one of the songs you wrote, "Gonna Get a Life." Was that a milestone. Oh, that was. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
